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Scarlett's avatar

"I carry your absence

The way cathedrals carry smoke

long after the candles are gone"

I’m so fond of your poetic style. Only you could put words together so magically. That's magnificent! When you write them, they come alive for the reader. At least, that’s how I feel.

theinkspilled's avatar

I’m beyond in awe of your kindness. I’m so glad you loved this piece and the fact that what I imagine in my head gets to flow in other people minds through my writing is just stunning to me!

Scarlett's avatar

You’re most welcome! You're probably the first poet whose work I've read so throughly out of fear of missing something in their writing!!

theinkspilled's avatar

That’s truly such an amazing compliment, thank you Scarlett❤️‍🔥

Where Words Spill's avatar

Your words paint stunning pictures in my mind. I can sense your depth, honesty and fragility in this piece yet your self awareness and courage weave through. They let me know you are healing and feeling and giving voice to something that at one time silenced you. I hope I am right, and that you don’t mind me reading into your words to find my own healing. ✨💫✨

theinkspilled's avatar

This is an amazing compliment!! Thank you so much truly❤️‍🔥

Where Words Spill's avatar

You are very welcome. It’s all true. 💫✨💫😊

Olivia Lloyd-Jones's avatar

I need to know what goes through your mind while creating these pieces of art; but then again I want to mystery to remain with me.

You are a true wonder.

theinkspilled's avatar

haha that’s so sweet, well to keep the mystery but to give you a peak behind the curtain I can tell you that I see the poem as a series of images and words all put together flashing right before my face, I can also feel them somatically and that’s how it all starts. A short film with words I already have formed in my head ❤️‍🔥

Olivia Lloyd-Jones's avatar

That’s incredible. You really do seem so in tune with yourself and it really does reflect in your work.

theinkspilled's avatar

Thank you so much🙏🏻❤️‍🔥

Gary L Taylor's avatar

Powerful writing. That's the type of thing that lingers and stays after reading.

theinkspilled's avatar

Thank you so much!

VeryTiredWoman's avatar

This poem is the response I want to give to everyone who tells me "you dodged a bullet." No, I didn't. I'm bleeding out, but I'm surviving. I made it to the hospital. There are bullet holes they left behind. I didn't dodge anything.

theinkspilled's avatar

That perfectly depicts how I feel 💔

Mancee Elendew's avatar

Damn this one hit hard.

Andrew Rosetta's avatar

Ink, there is something so powerful and vulnerable in the way you hold pain and clarity together — not denying the wound, but standing inside its aftermath with such quiet strength. The final lines feel almost like a testament to survival. Thank you for putting words to something many of us feel but rarely articulate so beautifully.

theinkspilled's avatar

Thank you so much for all your support, your analysis and comments really mean a lot.

Willow's avatar

I love leaving feedback because its like art and you interpret it through your own lense ..yes definitely...I have become a bit overwhelmed with people which is good though i didn't expect it! Been here like 3 weeks...I will read more of your work..

theinkspilled's avatar

I love it too! I’ve been here for 2 months now and I have to say I’m really happy to be here, don’t overwhelm yourself because it is supposed to be a fun outlet! And don’t feel pressured to read things unless you want to❤️‍🔥

Willow's avatar

I've met some lovely people 🥰

I just seem to be growing and obviously well its great but aaaah..haha!

theinkspilled's avatar

I know the feeling haha💫

Willow's avatar

Haha, well I'm just sitting here in joggers amd messy hair writing🤣

theinkspilled's avatar

Same really, same hahah

Willow's avatar

Its funny, yet I'm thinking youre lounging on a chaise long in green silks😃

Willow's avatar

Your use of language is beautiful 🩷

theinkspilled's avatar

Thank you so much❤️‍🔥 I’m so glad we connected!