Sunflower🌻for Emily: 2024

Sunshine in the Blue

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In the depths of a sky so blue,

Where shadows linger, and hopes are few,

There shines a light, so warm and true,

A sunshine that brings meaning anew.

Beside the lake, a tree stands tall,

Its leaves whispering nature's call,

In the embrace of your light,

I reach upward, feeling right.

The sunshine weaves through every bough,

A symphony of light, here and now,

In this serene and peaceful place,

I find a moment's sweet embrace.

In your arms, I find my peace,

A perfect harmony, a sweet release,

Chasing away the clouds of doubt,

Bringing the sunshine, casting them out.

So there you are, my sunshine bright,

For turning my blues into pure delight,

With you, my world is painted new,

A canvas of joy, in every hue.

Your golden rays, a gentle kiss,

Upon my heart, a scene of bliss,

Your presence sparkles, pure and bright,

Reflecting love's tranquil light.

In moments of silence, your warmth remains,

A gentle touch that soothes all pains,

In your embrace, I find my way,

Guided by the warmth of your day.

You are the whisper in the breeze,

The calming rustle of the trees.

With every dawn, your rays unfold,

Turning the coldest nights to gold,

With every smile, you light the way,

Transforming night into a brighter day.

Your presence is the spark that makes me glow,

When the world feels heavy, and spirits low.

In your light, I find my strength,

A boundless love, of endless length.

Through every season, come what may,

Your sunshine never fades away,

A constant in this ever-changing view,

My guiding star, forever true.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Solitude

📷image credit to Volker Lehmann

When dusk sets in for twilight,

Where shadows dance with pale sunlight,

A soul finds peace in silent grace,

In solitude, a sacred space.

No voices break the tranquil air,

No hurried steps, no worldly care,

Just whispers of the wind's soft song,

In solitude, where hearts belong.

A moment's pause, a breath so deep,

In solitude, the soul can weep,

Yet in those tears, a strength is found,

In solitude, we're truly crowned.

In solitude, the mind can soar,

To distant lands, to every shore.

Dreams unfurl like petals bright,

In solitude, they take their flight.

The clouds above, deserve extol,

In solitude, they quiet my soul.

A journey inward, calm and still,

In solitude, we find our will.

Through still lagoon and tall, green trees,

In solitude, our spirit glees.

A quiet strength, a gentle power,

In solitude, we bloom, we flower.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Liam's Melody

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Here in the spotlight's gentle glow,

A voice that weaves through highs and lows,

From Wolverhampton's streets he rose,

To stages where the music flows.

With every note, a story told,

Of dreams pursued, of hearts consoled,

A journey marked by courage bold,

In melodies that never grow old.

From boy band fame to solo flight,

He shines with talent, pure and bright,

A beacon in the darkest night,

His songs a source of pure delight.

With artistry that knows no bounds,

In every chord, his passion sounds,

A maestro of the music scene,

Whose talent shines in every theme.

His voice, a symphony of grace,

A gift that time cannot erase,

In every song, a heartfelt trace,

Of love and life, a warm embrace.

A multi-instrumental sage,

He played with skill beyond his age,

From strings to keys, he’d engage,

A virtuoso on the stage.

His hands could craft a melody,

On piano, guitar, effortlessly,

Each note a piece of artistry,

A testament to his mastery.

A painter with a vivid eye,

He brought to life the earth and sky,

With every brushstroke, dreams would fly,

In colors bold, his visions lie.

In every art form, he excelled,

A creative force, unparalleled,

With passion that could not be quelled,

In every medium, he dwelled.

His talents spanned both far and wide,

A true artist, none could hide,

The brilliance that he held inside,

In every form, his light would guide.

A poet with a soulful pen,

He touched hearts again and again,

With lyrics that could heal and mend,

A true artist, a cherished friend.

In laughter shared and moments bright,

He brought to life the purest light,

A spirit soaring to new heights,

In Liam's world, all felt just right.

Through rhythms that ignite the soul,

He finds his way, he finds his role,

A singer with a heart of gold,

In Liam's melody, we're whole.

His kindness touched both near and far,

A guiding light, a shining star,

With every act, he raised the bar,

A gentle soul, a heart ajar.

But now the stage is left in tears,

A voice that soothed our deepest fears,

Has left us far too soon, it seems,

Yet lives on in our hearts and dreams.

Though now he rests, his music stays,

A timeless echo through our days,

In every note, his essence plays,

A legacy that always sways.

In memories and songs we keep,

His legacy will never sleep,

For Liam's light will always gleam,

In every note, in every dream.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Hope Amidst The Storm

In the quiet of the night, I lie awake,

A month of pain, a heart that aches.

Chronic hives and bruises, a relentless tide,

Brings waves of worry I cannot hide.

Depression's shadow looms so near,

Whispering doubts, feeding my fear.

What if this leads to something more?

A storm within my own cell, a future unsure.

Sadness wraps me in its cold embrace,

Anxiety's grip, a relentless chase.

Physical pain, a constant friend,

When will this suffering ever end?

I search for solace, a helping hand,

But it feels like no one understands.

In this battle, I stand alone,

Yearning for comfort, a place called home.

Yet within me, a spark remains,

A flicker of hope amidst the pains.

For even in darkness, light can be found,

In the depths of despair, strength is unbound.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Echoes on Canvas

In strokes of color, lines of grace,
A world unfolds upon the space.
With every shade, the canvas sings,
Art's silent voice, the brush it brings.

A pencil's dance, a charcoal's sway,
On paper plains, they pirouette away.
Sketching dreams, outlining thought,
In drawing's realm, the soul is caught.

A gallery of minds, a tapestry so vast,
Where every hue, a memory's cast.
In art we find, life's echoes drawn,
From dusk of night to blush of dawn.

So let the art, in heart take part,
A masterpiece from the very start.
For every line, and every dot,
Is a story told, a vision caught.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

~ Copyright ©EmperatrizV @Sunflower for Emily, 07 July 2024 - All Rights Reserved

Silent Battles To A Chorus of Healing

In the quiet depths of mind, where shadows often tread,

Lies a silent battlefield, where many tears are shed.

A place where laughter once resided, now feels so hollow,

As the heartaches of tomorrow, in the darkness wallow.

Whispers of self-doubt, like thorns, they prick and tear,

Each petal of self-worth, stripped bare, left to despair.

The world outside moves on, in colors bright and bold,

Yet within these walls of thought, the air feels cold.

But let this verse remind, those who fight unseen battles,

Your strength lies in resilience, amidst life's rattles.

For every moment of weakness, there's a hidden might,

In reaching out for help, in sharing your plight.

Mental health, a journey, with its ebbs and flows,

A spectrum of emotions, that only the heart knows.

Let's weave a tapestry of support, understanding, care,

For every soul that struggles, let's be aware.

So speak your truth, let not your voice be quelled,

In the chorus of healing, let your story be held.

For in the sharing, we find a common thread,

A bond of human spirit, that in love is spread.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

**If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, it's important to seek help from friends, family, or mental health professionals. You're not alone, and there is hope and help available.

Dance of Seasons: An Ode to Adult Life

In the dawn of adult years, with dreams so bright and bold,

We step into the world, our stories yet untold.

The road ahead is winding, with highs and lows untamed,

Each step a dance of balance, with joy and sorrow named.

The midday sun of life shines down with fervent heat,

Ambitions climb the sky, as challenges we meet.

Successes bring us soaring, the peaks of joy we find,

Yet valleys wait with lessons, where growth is oft designed.

As twilight gently falls, and years like rivers flow,

We find a quiet strength in all that we now know.

The tapestry of life, with threads both dark and light,

Reveals a depth of beauty in the coming of the night.

Through every rise and fall, the heart learns to embrace,

The spectrum of our feelings, the breadth of human grace.

For in each high and low, life's richness is unfurled,

A journey of emotions, in the theater of the world.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Whispers of You in the Silence

In the quiet of the night, I feel the space,
Where once you stood, now an empty place.
The moon casts shadows, soft and low,
But none can match your gentle glow.

The stars, they whisper across the sky,
In their twinkling, I hear your sigh.
A universe vast, yet you're not near,
In every silence, it's you I hear.

The breeze carries memories, sweet and clear,
Of laughter shared, of joy, of cheer.
Yet in its wake, a single tear,
For all I wish, is you were here.

In dreams, I find you close once more,
We dance on some celestial shore.
But morning breaks, and dreams must fade,
Leaving behind the love we made.

So I'll hold tight to what once was,
To every memory, every cause.
For though you're gone, the love still true,
In every beat, my heart calls for you.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Eternal Glow: Ode to a Mother's Light

In the heart of the home, a gentle light glows,

A beacon of love that forever grows.

She's the whisper of leaves on a summer's breeze,

The kiss of the sun through the canopy of trees.

With hands that weave comfort, soft as a sigh,

She stitches the moments as time trickles by.

Her laughter, a melody played in the air,

Fills the rooms with a music so rare.

In her eyes, you'll find the stars' gentle gleam,

A harbor of dreams, an endless stream.

She's the dance of the firefly in twilight's embrace,

The tender touch of morning's first grace.

A mother, a giver, a compass, a guide,

Through storms and through calm, she's always beside.

Her wisdom, a lighthouse when seas turn rough,

Her strength, an anchor when winds blow tough.

In the quiet of night, when the world's hushed and still,

Her presence is peace, her love is the thrill.

For the gift of a mother, so gentle, so bold,

Is a story of love that never grows old.

May this poem reflect the beauty and strength of Mothers everywhere. 🌻🌹

~ €mpêråtrïzV

The Bond's Unwavering Love

She is human, here is the beast

Cruel fate had brought them together

His wolf recognized its soul's feast

And vowed to protect her forever...

She feared his claws, his fangs, his fur

Yet saw the kindness through his eyes

His love taught her to trust him more

And showed her the beauty of his skies.

In moonlit nights, they danced as one, Their hearts in perfect sync.

Her laughter was his morning sun,

His strength, her missing link.

Through forests deep and mountains high,

They journeyed hand in hand.

With every step, their spirits fly,

Together they would stand.

No storm could tear their love apart,

No shadow dim their light.

For in each other’s tender heart,

They found their endless night.

They faced many dangers,

many foes, many trials,

Nothing could break their bond.

They fought for their love,

their happiness, their smiles,

And found their true home beyond.

Their tale became a legend told,

Of love that conquered fear.

A bond more precious than pure gold,

A love that’s ever near.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Ethereal Bonds: A Sonnet of Unconventional Love

Upon a twilight drear, two hearts entwine,

In love's odd dance, they find their fated place.

A love not born from nature's own design,

But crafted in the stars' ethereal space.

This bond, it breaks the mold of earthly ties,

A fusion of two souls, both strange and rare.

Not bound by flesh, nor swayed by beauty's guise,

It's deeper than the deepest sea's despair.

In whispers of the wind, their voices blend,

A symphony of dreams that time can't rend.

Unnatural, they say, yet love transcends,

A special kind, that none can comprehend.

For in this world of norms, they dare to stray,

Embracing love that's forged a different way.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

The Radiance of His Sacrificial Grace

People condemned You like the thieves of the city,

Yet unveil and tore the curtain to show Your Grace.

Became a man to discern their complexity.

Laid down Your robe as King, sacrificed in our place.

Some void your existence, negate your sacrifice.

Almighty One! Your Word is my stronghold of faith!

You aren't just a prophet as millions do lies.

You aren't just a man like a canine with braith!

You are God the Son, God the Father has given!

Prince of peace, King of kings, yet mocked by His own creations.

Sacrificed lamb Whom the Father sent from Heaven.

Your faithful love abounds even with rejection.

Counselor, Protector, Saviour, a friend indeed.

Comfort, calm, and peace You provide for those in need.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Echoes of Lost Love: A Sonnet of Longing and Memories

Staring at nowhere, bringing back the clock

Haven't forgotten those moments we shared.

Stacked-up memories hidden and unlocked,

Sadness, longing, wandering never bared.

That green eyes, who's smiling at my beauty,

And that red lips, talking sweet words for me,

Your Southern accent though may sound groovy,

My heart cradles the pain nothing like a scree.

Oh, Love, where are those green eyes and red lips?

I missed the cymbals ringing through my ears.

Tears no one can fix but your hand that grips

Cries that you would never see, crimson tears.

How I wish we could touch hands, bare our souls,

but now I'm dancing with your ghost of woes.

~ €mpêråtrïzV

Sunflower🌻for Emily

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Sunshine in the Blue

Solitude

Liam's Melody

Hope Amidst The Storm

Echoes on Canvas

Silent Battles To A Chorus of Healing

Dance of Seasons: An Ode to Adult Life

Whispers of You in the Silence

Eternal Glow: Ode to a Mother's Light

The Bond's Unwavering Love

Ethereal Bonds: A Sonnet of Unconventional Love

The Radiance of His Sacrificial Grace

Echoes of Lost Love: A Sonnet of Longing and Memories