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Ink
A blank white page, lies unscathed,
Untouched by the hands of humanity.
A canvas lay, like a road, unpaved—
Untrodden to the toils our vanity.
In ebon ink, in rhymes, I think,
Spilling drops of knowledge on the page.
These lines I leak, into ivory, sink;
Finally, free from this cognitive cage.
Like needle sew, my seed will grow,
As roots take hold inside your mind.
Branching thoughts flit to and fro—
They ebb and flow, like butterflies.
As they rest on sands of newfound lands,
Forming new mentalities.
They'll soon be off to fly again,
To forge a new reality.
Untouched by the hands of humanity.
A canvas lay, like a road, unpaved—
Untrodden to the toils our vanity.
In ebon ink, in rhymes, I think,
Spilling drops of knowledge on the page.
These lines I leak, into ivory, sink;
Finally, free from this cognitive cage.
Like needle sew, my seed will grow,
As roots take hold inside your mind.
Branching thoughts flit to and fro—
They ebb and flow, like butterflies.
As they rest on sands of newfound lands,
Forming new mentalities.
They'll soon be off to fly again,
To forge a new reality.
Published 9th Apr 2020
Author's Note
Thank you to all of the beautiful poets of DUP who have inspired me over the years. Not only have you helped me to become a better writer, but you've boosted my self-confidence, and helped me to grow as a person. This place has been such catalyst for creativity, I've surely written twice as many poems as I would have as a result. I am forever grateful to all of you! :)
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9th Apr 2020 2:25am
9th Apr 2020 2:35am
Thanks so much, Eerie. I appreciate the readership and RL entry addition :)
9th Apr 2020 2:38am
9th Apr 2020 2:41am
Aww, I'm glad that you like it, Alysha! I spent a bit more time with this one than my usual to tweak it to perfection. I truly appreciate your readership and support!
Best wishes :)
- NewB
Best wishes :)
- NewB
9th Apr 2020 3:47am
This is so beautiful and flows so perfectly! I'm very much in love with it! :)
9th Apr 2020 4:00am
Thank you for that wonderful comment, rain! That means a lot to me :)
I truly appreciate you stopping by to read and comment - and I am flattered by your RL entry!
I truly appreciate you stopping by to read and comment - and I am flattered by your RL entry!
9th Apr 2020 4:58am
9th Apr 2020 8:13am
Thank you very much for that awesome compliment, Fanatic. You're very kind. I really appreciate you stopping by to read and comment on my poetry. I'm humbled by your RL entry as well! :)
9th Apr 2020 5:05am
9th Apr 2020 9:47am
Cocoa! It is good to see you hear :)
Thank you so much for your compliments and kindness!
I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment <3
Thank you so much for your compliments and kindness!
I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment <3
9th Apr 2020 5:16am
9th Apr 2020 7:47pm
Francisco, thank you for your continued readership and support, friend. You are very kind :)
9th Apr 2020 9:26am
In ebon ink, in rhymes, I think,
Spilling drops of knowledge on the page.
These lines I leak, into ivory, sink;
Finally, free from this cognitive cage.
Fantastic.
I absolutely loved this. Well done.
Spilling drops of knowledge on the page.
These lines I leak, into ivory, sink;
Finally, free from this cognitive cage.
Fantastic.
I absolutely loved this. Well done.
9th Apr 2020 10:27pm
Heh, thanks, Tired_and_Dreamy! I was pretty proud of that line lol. I worked really hard to find the perfect way to put it, and finally decided on that. I'm very grateful for your readership, comments, and RL entries. You are very kind, and I'm pleased that you enjoyed it :)
9th Apr 2020 12:46pm
10th Apr 2020 3:26am
Why, thank you, Pete :)
I appreciate your kind words and your readership!
I appreciate your kind words and your readership!
9th Apr 2020 12:52pm
Very inspiring and uplifting words to describe the feeling of understanding from a thought place upon paper from a pen nicely composed brother...respect
10th Apr 2020 4:21am
Thanks so much, Stoney! That is exactly what I tried to convey :)
I'm so glad to be able to inspire you and lift your spirits! Respect to you as well.
I'm so glad to be able to inspire you and lift your spirits! Respect to you as well.
10th Apr 2020 11:56am
20th Apr 2020 4:18am
9th Apr 2020 4:44pm
My Friend...
When your creative thoughts bear the wings of butterflies, the results are such creatively unique and clever pieces!
....And this poem, like many of your others, is another remarkable example! This is also a very aural piece that deserves to be read aloud (--which i have numerous times--) as the flow...cadence...and rhyme can be sooo fully appreciated this way!
Inspirational Ink--Indeed! Pen On...Please...Pen On!
When your creative thoughts bear the wings of butterflies, the results are such creatively unique and clever pieces!
....And this poem, like many of your others, is another remarkable example! This is also a very aural piece that deserves to be read aloud (--which i have numerous times--) as the flow...cadence...and rhyme can be sooo fully appreciated this way!
Inspirational Ink--Indeed! Pen On...Please...Pen On!
20th Apr 2020 4:18am
Awww, I loved the way you worded your comment. Very beautiful and poetic :)
I appreciate your kind words and positivity! What did I do to deserve such flattery? <3
That really is a wonderful compliment, DarkEnchantress. Thank you so much for visiting me here again! Your encouragement means a lot!
I appreciate your kind words and positivity! What did I do to deserve such flattery? <3
That really is a wonderful compliment, DarkEnchantress. Thank you so much for visiting me here again! Your encouragement means a lot!
9th Apr 2020 5:24pm
As YoU aRe most Appreciated and Cherished NB!!!
You have a most fun capture here.
It is that playful manner tied with the energy of grace-Lovely!!!
You have a most fun capture here.
It is that playful manner tied with the energy of grace-Lovely!!!
9th Apr 2020 5:26pm
The piece just floats above the atmospheric creative platform,
Like ink float on paper😉.
This is wonderfully written.
Love it.
Like ink float on paper😉.
This is wonderfully written.
Love it.
10th Apr 2020 3:19am
Hey NB.......an outstanding tribute to so many great talents here at DU.......YOU.....beautiful soul have inspired me very much.......you’ve never failed with your giving of support and luv......I humbly thank you......tipping my pen in respect to you.......RL for me.......purple luv & hugs xo :)
10th Apr 2020 5:45pm
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10th Apr 2020 9:41pm
Beautiful and I love the flow but I am sure you have heard that before. :)
10th Apr 2020 10:48pm
11th Apr 2020 9:18am
excellent, we have all looked in that mirror. our reflection was never quite as clever
11th Apr 2020 1:49pm
You truly have a gift with word choice and placement; I'm hoping that I can learn from it! Your poetry is so enjoyable to read as it flows so effortlessly x
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13th Apr 2020 1:42am
The nature references to reveal the travel of creative thoughts from ink to page is evident in the path to spread the message far and wide.
13th Apr 2020 4:51am
We all write not to leave our names behind but our thought and emotions, making it into a motivation. Like a tiger always with the stripes on its skin!
13th Apr 2020 5:20am
13th Apr 2020 10:00am
dearest poet you are a true artist blessed with a gift
I'm blessed by this write... my faith renewed knowing I traverse
but not alone...
keep sewing the wheat of knowledge
so many hungry sojourners fainting in the field
you're a light bless you poet ❤
I'm blessed by this write... my faith renewed knowing I traverse
but not alone...
keep sewing the wheat of knowledge
so many hungry sojourners fainting in the field
you're a light bless you poet ❤
16th Apr 2020 8:03pm
Lovely thoughts and an apt tribute to all poets and writers in this site. Keep inspiring.
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24th Apr 2020 7:37am
As always, you're inspiring!!!
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