Boldness of ink ~

prompted after a conversation within a review...

voice clearly purg'd though boldness of inky passages

         echoing that which most words cannot convey

pen cleanses the sins & fortifies the soul

          speaks in volumes of verbose spirit

     weeping in steaks of tearful metaphors,

  bloodied and effervescent on the page

trails of outpouring sentiment's reward

          & emotional trials that translate

               of transcribed tribulations, 

piercing the eye for all to see

   reflections smatter'd upon poetry 

 within redemption's freedom

            & salvation's reality 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this could almost be a sequel to your other poem about sylvia.

she was so strong in her poetry, as she put it she would "eat men like air"

but in real life she played the subservient role she was expected to...and suffered much for it.

love the angst in your poetry...the sarcasm...you are so good at it, my friend.

[Frieda P]

You're too kind jacob, thanks so much.

[Rosalind Gale]

I agree with my friend Jacob, it is all the things I do love about poetry. Frieda, you are a gem, and a rare one at that. You are one of the half dozen to ten on this site that in my head I call the "the crystals." I sure do hope you are keeping well.
Rosie
-xx-

[Rosalind Gale]

Yes, yes, yes, the sweet words of Frieda!
-xxxx-

[TL Boehm]

reflections smatter'd upon poetry
within redemption's freedom
& salvation's reality
a stellar write, friend. It appears you may be on hiatus....I hope you return....

[Trace]

WOW, really enjoyed reading this, very intuitive.

Trace

[A. Amos]

There are days when you miss someone you like very much and I don't know why but I miss you today badly, just hope and pray all is good with you and you're in great health...

Came to read your work and wish your safe and in good health, you're always in prayers and as a writer in heart.

[La Luna]

Another great poem, and very inspiring, i really enjoyed reading this.

Luna...

[Bright Ocean Star]

I love this poem, Frieda. It is smooth as silk and word woven so beautifully...so many incredible lines..."Pen cleanses the spirit and fortifies the soul". It's true that writing is cathartic to exorcise our demons...but there is a price to be paid. We must open our entire heart out for all to see on the inked page. It's heartrending sometimes. Be blessed, my friend.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is beautiful...literature can always convey what we're afraid to verbally admit.

[lee von cleef]

wire pulls the skin wide, safety pins hold the flesh open for all to see, a piercing to make the boss skip the application,Skin infused with a breast plate of ink,shades to rainbow the path, twin towers, crumble to the monkey patch and the cello takes music to Jersey.

[Cassie]

Hi Frieda, this is really good, one thing I appreciate about being a writer is the ability to pen down all emotions and feel better after doing that, you simply do not need to speak to someone but with your pen, you get healed just by writing. Good job

[Lyn Anderson]

Another wonderful write on poetry. I am patiently awaiting your replies. I miss the back and forth. Anyway, enough, this will have to do for now as I pretend you are around.