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Bone Beach

I walk along the shores of dead daffodils and daisies, tangled in cursed roses and beach bones, in your absence~ reminiscing redolent sparks of skeletal silence, while my heart aches to be within the arms of your midnight phrases. But our love has stolen the moonbeams from the air, only to be cast amongst the demons that fare, fragmented fangs ready to inflict unearthly pain, dancing in ritualistic reveries under the suffocating rain. I still weave sequins of serenity into the tortured twilight, to illuminate blazing bruises between blushing starlight. For in this island of desolated shores, I dream of spider veins, screaming for a release from the tides of toxic refrains, mirroring the voodoo iris~ within the somber soul of Medusa. So let crimson remnants of our romance carpet seething shells grieving~ in the bioluminescent haven of fallen angels, where whispers of woes and abandoned ink, translate the aroma of decomposing pleasures. Remember I am thunder, singing the songs of the storm, dressed in skin of sea and sorrow. I wear the ocean like armor; maybe one day, from the eerie sandcastles, left along the corpse corals and plankton, you’ll find my bleeding pendulum ~ buried in ivory stillness.

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Date: 11/23/2024 1:54:00 PM
Dearest Inky, which dynamic image do I pick to highlight. They roll through each of your lines like the perpetual tides on your poetic beach re-fleshing its bones in poetry. Just plain awesome, dear friend, "dressed in the skin of the sea!" Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you in waves of inspiration! Samzy
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Date: 11/23/2024 9:51:00 AM
Sweet Only. I just knew you would win with this one. Big congratulations.
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Date: 11/23/2024 9:13:00 AM
I don't even know what to say... You are just a great writer and you're words create so much emotion in the reader and the vocabulary that you use is definitely elevated, Great write and congrats
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Date: 10/27/2024 4:24:00 AM
I like the idea of dancing with the dead, walking with the departed souls along the beech seeking solace. Maybe that's why the sea calls to us.
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Date: 10/21/2024 7:55:00 PM
From beginning of searching, lonely beach walk, filled with longing memories, until the victorious strength of a self sacrificing warrior, your poem reads like a fascinating romance novel. I enjoy reading it. Good luck with the contest.
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/24/2024 11:59:00 AM
Thank you sweet hilda, your kindness and support i truly am grateful for.appreciate you reading always and leaving such soulful comments
Date: 10/21/2024 2:10:00 PM
I'm at a loss for words. So many amazing lines that it's hard to pick my favourite. Never in a million years could I come up with the aroma of decomposing pleasures. Putting two such opposite words together is pure genius. The imagery throughout is amazing.
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Date: 10/21/2024 2:23:00 AM
Your alliteration is of the highest degree. I can never use such alliteration. Then, I do admire your metaphors. Brilliant.
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Date: 10/20/2024 9:59:00 PM
"our love has stolen the moonbeams from the air, only to be cast amongst the demons that fare, fragmented fangs ready to inflict unearthly pain, dancing in ritualistic reveries under the suffocating rain." Again, "I still weave sequins of serenity into the tortured twilight, to illuminate blazing bruises between blushing starlight." In the above lines, your alliterations are so beautiful and powerful and carry the sense of longing and the angst of lost love. The concluding lines cut through the heart as a haunting melody. So very powerful as ever. All the Best dear Empress! B/w. Never knew you were so young and beautiful.....!
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Date: 10/20/2024 9:30:00 AM
this is SO good, Inky. I think you are going to get a win with this one. Also you kept it short and to the point. Also, there are just too many great lines of imagery to name. Good luck. I don't think you will need it.
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Date: 10/20/2024 9:25:00 AM
IE, the passion of a lost relationship or a failed one could not be any stronger and more painful than you describe here. It's quite a contrast from the previous seven sisters poem about marigolds. The contrast between what felt good and what hurts seems very real in the way it's represented. I think many of us have experienced this sort of pain and longing at some time or another in our lives. It's quite a gift you have to be able to write in this way. Much appreciated and smiles.
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Date: 10/20/2024 1:55:00 AM
I have no idea what this contest is about nor what bone beach resembles... Your poem tugs at the strings of my heart, as I sense the angst of loss... yearning and emotional turbulence, which you always portray so metaphorically in all of your poems... Always in awe of your words.. lines describing the contrast between beauty and death like dead daffodils and skeletal silence are not only great alliteration but set the scene to your poem.. I can see how lingering affection and hurt consume your
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Date: 10/20/2024 2:00:00 AM
relationship with this person.. but on a deeper level your relationship with life as a whole.. It seems the words or maybe the lack of them haunt you and you too have become silent - distancing yourself.... Love can cause suffering and internal turmoil and I felt them in your words.. I can feel gothic melancholy in your words here... you are so good with dark poems and have an unique way to express grief within the dark side... All the best in the contest and so happy you have put that beautiful photo as your profile.. soupers need to see what a stunning lady you are..
Date: 10/19/2024 11:54:00 PM
Oh my, such an amazing entry for the contest dear ink. To pick one line from this outstanding write is difficult, yet "I still weave sequins of serenity into the tortured twilight, to illuminate blazing bruises between blushing starlight"... this would be my favorite line. Thank you so much for your kind words on my poem. Hugs... ~ Ani
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Date: 10/19/2024 9:49:00 PM
Simply beautiful and your ending was eloquent! I loved , “Remember I am thunder, singing the songs of the storm, dressed in skin of sea and sorrow. I wear the ocean like armor; maybe one day, from the eerie sandcastles, left along the corpse corals and plankton, you’ll find my bleeding pendulum ~ buried in ivory stillness.” You will do well in the contest!
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Date: 10/19/2024 7:32:00 PM
This is beautifully written, Ink- as always the alliteration is perfect, making poetry music, privilege <3
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Date: 10/19/2024 4:45:00 PM
A winner by far Ink, :)
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Date: 10/19/2024 2:03:00 PM
This must be a contest entry because I have seen another one of these. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Date: 10/19/2024 12:45:00 PM
You certainly have a gift for words Ink,a sure fire contest winner.
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Date: 10/19/2024 12:24:00 PM
Dearest Ink, your outstanding poem explores the profound pain of love lost, intertwined with vivid imagery of decay and nature. It reflects on the struggle between longing for connection and grappling with the haunting memories that remain after a relationship has ended. The subject also revolves around themes of love, loss, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies the absence of a beloved. It evokes a sense of desolation and longing through symbolic imagery related to nature (flowers, the ocean, storms) and mythological references (Medusa). Enjoyed reading your wonderful poems as always. Sending you warm hugs and bright rays, may you always be happy.
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/24/2024 12:00:00 PM
Thank you dear dr sotto always grateful for your support and kindness
Date: 10/19/2024 12:24:00 PM
"Caught in the waves of a dying love along shores tangled in skeletal silence" Very nicely penned Ink
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Date: 10/19/2024 11:59:00 AM
tangled in cursed roses and beach bones, in your absence… mmmm that’s line!!. Just hits different papi.. our love has stolen the moonbeams from the air, ooo look at the beauty of that line !!! Absolutely stunning ..! weave sequins of serenity into the tortured twilight,to illuminate blazing bruises between blushing starlight… ooo ur imagery is absolutely breathtaking!!! I am thunder, singing the songs of the storm, dressed in skin of sea and sorrow. Ok u have officially taken my ability to breathe!!! Omg n that ending!!! you’ll find my bleeding pendulum buried in ivory stillness… I have dropped dead on the ground!!! From the beauty that is this pieces!!! *takes a min of silence*
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/24/2024 12:00:00 PM
Thank you so much papi! Grateful always for your support
Date: 10/19/2024 11:38:00 AM
You write beautiful poetry IE, your vocabulary and use of words is on another level. Remember I am thunder, singing the song of the storm, like the others, love that line. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/19/2024 12:58:00 PM
Dear Tom, you are so very kind and thoughtful, yes been just a quiet weekend, our weekend ends tomorrow. Hah. A bit different to where you are at. I appreciate your compliments and support truly, thank you so much
Date: 10/19/2024 9:55:00 AM
I could feel every word here, dear Ink Empress. You really go by your name, as I believe, your ink is infinite.. an inspiration for every grieving heart as it brings a surreal sense of solace to the soul. Especially, feel like home in your meticulously crafted metaphors! Oh how beautifully you've brought out the essence of the prompt... "But our love has stolen the moonbeams from the air" Sigh, that speaks so much! "mirroring the voodoo iris~within the somber soul of Medusa" Gosh, that beyond soul-stirring.. Despite the overwhelming pain, how one's spirit is enduring that nightmare when love has become an evanescent illusion.. there's so much complexity and depth described in those ending lines.. "I wear the ocean like armour" Immensely powerful and touching!
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/19/2024 10:27:00 AM
I adore you my angelic star! Thank you for feeling me always! What do i do without your beautiful soul
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Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/19/2024 9:59:00 AM
Your impeccable way of conveying emotions has always left me in awe and this one's no exception.. It's so resonating as you've written "Remember I am thunder, singing the songs of the storm" Woaaah.. breathtaking. It's always a pleasure to read your magnificent wordsmithery that sounds like a poetic spell to my heart ~ sending you loads of love & best wishes always. Good luck for the contest too.
Date: 10/19/2024 9:46:00 AM
‘ Remember I am thunder, singing the songs of the storm, dressed in skin of sea and sorrow.’… you are thunder and everything more. What an incredible poem. You never cease to delight.
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/19/2024 10:27:00 AM
Thank you dear robert for always appreciating my poems, i am grateful truly!
Date: 10/19/2024 9:39:00 AM
Oh my gosh ! Well written !
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Ink Empress
Date: 10/19/2024 10:27:00 AM
Love u twinszy

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