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Written for Z words sponsored by constance la france

Zephyr

“Peace is found amidst seclusion. When zealous zephyrs emanate lilac light for lovers, longing for a poetic paradise” ~ Poet 

 Close your eyes, lend your ears~
to the Universe…
In silence you will hear
the turquoise seas
call my name
every full moon,
carrying tunes of 
teal green breeze,
manipulating my mermaid psyche
to fabricate a mystical island,
from scattered sandbanks
afloat lyrical lagoons. 

Tonight, the winds keep 
talking about you and I;
truth behind your fate,
an unwritten destiny of a planned 
hideaway to a poetic beachside,
where a delicate rose
dressed in thornless moon rays,
awakened my desire to sail away,
but I know when
   time comes,
you’ll be gone. 
Nothing stays constant
in this inconsistent world
where sleep is the only comfort.

Yet, my heart still 
grieves over your death,
as you’re the phantom 
in my dreams,
and the balmy
   breeze of life 
wants you to know,
my soul longs to see you,
reflecting our 
enclasped silhouettes,
across silvery ripples, 
whilst I allow zealous zephyrs
to read you 
these unspoken poems
infused with 
suppressed sentiments,
while opium dusts 
of stars intoxicate
my mind to embrace us,
to whom, I’ve been weaving
colorful confessions,
in rhythmic notions.

Close your eyes,
lend your thoughts 
to the rising sun, 
I am not silent anymore,
I am silence,
strong enough to allow you
to take me by the hand;
swim against satanic tides.

For I’ve heard sea birds
sing soothingly;
there’s always
 a ribboned ray of rosemary
   light at the cusp of loneliness~
 to the ones that allow their eyes
to see beyond eclipsed realms.

Remember you’ll find paradise
    in dimmed spheres, 
evoked from 
   savage sunbeams,
but aren’t we 
  the architects 
that can cast away 
  shipwrecked lies? 
to welcome sacred nightfalls
savored in infinite saffron streams
of cosmic delight,
navigating forever, as 
soulmates meant to be,
reunited within 
  an everlasting embrace,
where iridescent rain pours~
a planktonic spell upon 
  edges of sea-glass,
piercing through 
   this aquatic spirit. 
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George Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Congratulations lovely Ink. Reading through I thought. "Oh maybe she's a mage today." And yeah we can be anything we want to be, that's why we are poets. "but aren’t we the architects that can cast away shipwrecked lies?" There's a lot you can cast out. And yeah! Your silence speaks even louder.
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May 2, 2024 at 6:35 PM
IE, As I read this I wonder if this is the wind or a mermaid talking. So, I have to read it both ways and see what I think the message is. Your work takes my brain and makes me contemplate all sorts of possibilities. You are a poetry mind trainer! It's a real pleasure. All is fleeting in this short life of ours.
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Congrats to you, Ink. Guess what? I still never got around to all the poetry comments I hoped to do today!
Kauffman Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Dearest Inky, your poetic artistry flows like a soft zephyr in every line and through every color. It is a "cosmic delight!" Truly you and this zephyr are "soulmates" in soft breaths of inspiration! I love the way you make words do your bidding. Congratulations on your win! May blessings flow to you like the "everlasting embrace" of the zephyr. Samzy ~
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Awwn thank you samszy, its always such a pleasure hearing from you! I appreciate your generous compliments
George Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Hi Empress, back to your poem with hearty Congratulations on your well deserved first place win! :)
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Awwn thank you so much dear valsa i always appreciate your kindness and support truly
Goldsmith Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative "Zephyr" write with a wonderful quote.... Have a blessed weekend..................
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Awwn thank you dear paula i appreciate always your kindness
Andresen Avatar
April 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM
- A wonderful poem, Ink :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Awwn thank you so much dear anne lise
La France Avatar
April 26, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Ink, congratulations on your win in my contest with this outstanding poem, I love the quote too, Constance
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Dear constance im truly honored and humbled. Thank you so very much truly
Hind Avatar
April 26, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Just stunning, "sea glass" I like that...it really makes for a romantic, cosmically haunitng, poem... <3
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Awwn thank you so much sweet paige
Buhagiar Avatar
April 26, 2024 at 12:45 AM
I am not going to praise your poem with the usual comments, nor reproduce parts of it. Suffice it to say that your description of a zephyr is written in high-quality poetic achievement and deserves a win. Special mention on the great choice of words. May I fly into your poem like the zephyr?
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Awwn this is so sweet thank you so much dear victor im truly honored and touched by your compliments
Jones Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 6:26 AM
I agree with Andrea your talented pen produces wins! Best wishes in the contest dear Inky!
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Awwn you are so sweet! Comments like these keep me going and inspired. Thank you so very much truly! Im honored and humbled
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 10:21 PM
You made zephyr so romantic, Ink. I would be surprised if this weren't a big winner!
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Awwn this is so kind of you, thank you so very much truly sweet andrea
George Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Hi Empress, your mind is a repository of smooth flowing images and powerful metaphors that never gets exhausted. How can you think so differently.....! Tossed between love and longing this poem undertakes a journey into the deep recesses of the mind. You have drawn the images from nature. You long for that balmy breeze of life to blow into your life once more. There is the thrill of love and the pain of loss in the poem. Some of your word coinages like "lyrical lagoons, thornless moon rays, shipwrecked lies" etc are so catching. After reading your poem I enjoy the delight of being lost in a poetic paradise.,
Empress Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Awwn what a beautiful and kind response to my poem, im always so honored by your kind compliments. Thank you so very much truly
Rolland Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 3:40 PM
very deep poem, w.ith brilliant images, remember you will find paradise in dimmed sheres, so true like this one Nothing stays constant in this inconsistent world where sleep is the only comfort. a great experience poet, thanks
Poet Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Absorbed in a deep and meaningful discussion, dear Ink, a beautiful blend of human emotions and the natural world. Your words beautifully capture the complex emotions that come with the reality of love and loss. The rhetoric of your writing invites to find solace in the harmonious flow of the cosmos and embrace the beauty of the present moment. Exquisite poetry that skillfully combines celestial imagery and profound emotions, leaving a lasting impression.
Kendrick Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Very creative lines for the contest. Reads like a good contender. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
Rodgers Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Dearest Empress, what a genuinely mesmerizing journey into the depths of longing and introspection with intricate imagery and heartfelt emotion. I loved the seclusion amidst turquoise seas and lyrical lagoons, which evoked a sense of mystical enchantment, drawing me into a world of poetic paradise. Your very artistic words dance with longing and desire, encapsulating the bittersweet ache of love and loss. Through your poetic words, you invite me to embrace the beauty of the present moment and find peace in the eternal rhythm of the universe. It's that even amid life's tumultuous seas, there is a sanctuary of peace and love waiting to be discovered. Empress, I loved it from every angle, and definitely a FAV. - Blessings, Daniel
Pandit Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 5:37 AM
A beautiful blend of emotions and spirit of nature--dwelling in a meaningful dialogue of emotions, my friend. --I am not silent anymore, I am silence, strong enough to allow you to take me by the hand---where iridescent rain pours ~a planktonic spell upon edges of sea-glass--- shining in your poetic prowess, as always, Ink.
One Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM
An interesting take on the contest.. Your poem is a stunning imagery woven with the threads of cosmic imagery and profound emotions. The opening invitation to 'Close your eyes, lend your ears to the Universe' sets the stage for a voyage into the depths of the soul. The interplay of nature's elements—the turquoise seas, moonlit shores, and balmy breezes—serves as a backdrop to the speaker's yearning for a love that transcends earthly bounds.
Schatz Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Nothing stays constant in this inconsistent world where sleep is the only comfort.
Rhymes Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Planktonic spell upon edges of sea glass … amazing write
Xiang Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Your words are rich zinfadel. For those who do not drink, your words are like a Black Forest gateau. I could get lost in your melancholy words. So many great lines that I will not recite. Damn, I wish I could write like you. In comparison, I'm a pencil pusher and you are sublime calligraphy.
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