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Influence of the Moon

Your allure draws the tide to the shore. Ripples sigh secrets of the sea; lyrical love sweeps and seeps.. as stars like fireflies wow the skies, a moon- beam gilds the waves.

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Sneha Rv

Date: 8/8/2023 4:22:00 AM

Wow how it flows like the sea itself... a most fitting form for this beautiful poem. I think it is enchanting and just exemplary :))

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/10/2023 6:40:00 PM

Dear Sneha, it's a thrill to receive your amazing comments. I'm so please to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your gracious visit, your presence adds an enchanting luster to my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/27/2023 10:31:00 AM

Hello Susan. Good Afternoon. I know you state this is a waltz wave poetry format but it reminds me of free verse to which I am partial too for all the obvious reasons and you do it proud here. Format aside, your words are poetic and draw us in. The moon will always remain influential and alluring. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent with us. Have a wonderful afternoon and weekend. Take Care (smile)

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/28/2023 7:45:00 AM

Dear Lisa, I'm filled with gratitude for your kindness and humbled and honored by your heartwarming response to my poem. This poem was written for a "Waltz Wave" contest and it should be centered to show off the "wave" but I preferred a left-align after the contest was judged. Also, this form has a strict syllable count for each line, but it does read like free verse to be sure. Both your lovely thoughts and kind smile are received with appreciation. Thank you, Lisa, your shining presence glows upon my poem. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/5/2023 10:47:00 AM

A very fine poetry form, one I have never before seen. Your verse very descriptive and a fav my dear friend. I especially loved this part- "" Ripples sigh secrets of the sea;"" A definitive fav, a gem too.

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2023 8:35:00 AM

Dear Robert, this was a new poetic form for me too. It was introduced by Emile Pinet through his Waltz Wave poetry contest. I'm so glad to know you loved "Ripples sigh secrets of the sea".. thank you for sharing your time with my poem and for sharing your thoughts with me. The honor of your fav is held in my deepest appreciation. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 5/23/2023 4:05:00 AM

This is lovely and sweet.. Loved it

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/28/2023 8:13:00 AM

Dear Paghunda, my wonderful friend, it's so nice to see you! Thank you for your gracious visit and lovely comments. I'm honored by your response. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 5/2/2023 9:40:00 PM

A magical nocturnal vignette as the moon beams pirouette on the very waves that Luna herself has induced by her gravitational allure. Your intelligence and expressiveness never ever cease to amaze, dear PS-PS! Lovely writing conformed to a strict yet sublime form. Sheer artistry, you are ever a virtuoso of language and emotion. Hugs ~ PoBro

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/4/2023 9:04:00 AM

Dear PoBro, your poet's soul shines as brilliantly upon my poem's page as the full moon against the backdrop of the midnight sky.. "A magical nocturnal vignette as the moon beams pirouette" - how grand your artistic flair and how grateful I am to receive your treasured thoughts! Thank you, John, your poetic friendship is cherished! Warmest wishes .. your PS-PS

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 4/15/2023 2:18:00 PM

Such an influence! Loved reading it!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/16/2023 9:00:00 AM

Dear Smita, I relish your lovely visit and wonderful words. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my humble offering :) Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Bill Baker

Date: 4/14/2023 2:21:00 PM

Difficult form, but a good message within, Susan. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/16/2023 9:01:00 AM

Dear Bill, it's so wonderful to see you! I relish your lovely visit and wonderful words. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my humble offering :) Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne

Date: 4/9/2023 9:10:00 PM

Wonderful! Your lines pull the reader into images of pure joy + tranquility. Congratulations! I hope all is well with you. Regards always, Brian

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/20/2023 8:09:00 AM

Dear Brian, your visit fills me with joy! Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me. You never fail to be a shining presence on my poetry page. Please accept my apologies for my delayed response to your lovely comments, life has been full and overflowing the brim in many wonderful ways these days. I hope all is well with you, my dear friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/9/2023 7:09:00 AM

My dear Susan ~ soul time traveler poetess . I love the nuance and flow guiding my emotions here . Your gifts continue to be received by us with so much gratitude. Your magical soulful journeys into space and time and heart and intention such a lovely immersion that I am grateful for dear friend . Sending love and hugs always on whispers of white wings. Xx Susan :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/20/2023 8:29:00 AM

Dearest Susan, my soul sister and time-travel companion, your wonderful presence here is as uplifting as the warm sunshine in May. Thank you! I'm honored to receive your beautifully expressive thoughts. Your inspiring friendship is cherished and your precious poetry is treasured. My heart beats with a deep gratitude for knowing you. Please accept my apologies for my delayed response to your precious comments, life has been full and overflowing the brim in the most wonderful ways these days. The whispers of white wings are full of my warmest wishes and hugs sent to you, dear sister.. ~Susan (soup mail)

Timothy Ray

Date: 4/1/2023 6:55:00 PM

this brought me to a flood of memory...the nights in Mexico sitting on the hotel roof, chairs aligned as we watched the full moon slowly set and birth a silver path to shore....this poem is as enchanting as that, that feeling from your lines and never leaving my chair...Oh Lord the ecstasy of nature's beauty in this limn!!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/16/2023 9:19:00 AM

Dear Timothy, there is a magic in your words that touches me deeply. I am enchanted by your vivid recollection. Indeed, Nature's beauty has the power to fill one with ecstasy, especially when viewed with a pair of hearts and chairs, aligned. I'm so glad to know that my poem brought you back to a rooftop night in Mexico, your precious memory is cherished. Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/1/2023 11:59:00 AM

WoW! Susan, You did an amazing job with the form. I found it to be magical and alluring. I miss your writing. As you know I'm a fan. ( I haven't been posting on the soup, I recently came back). Have a nice day and weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/16/2023 9:11:00 AM

Dear Alexis, it's so wonderful to see you and know that you are back! Your beautiful and uplifting presence has been missed. Your kind words are deeply touching and it's nice to know that we share a mutual admiration for each other's poetry. I'm looking forward to reading your new offerings :) Thank you, my friend, I cherish your thoughts. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/27/2023 11:03:00 AM

This is so potent with the dark romance of night with the moon seducing the waves, so imbubed with your classic style, I'm sure this will be a winner~

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/1/2023 8:03:00 AM

Dearest Michelle, I am honored by your shining presence and cherish your beautiful comments. Your confidence in the quality of my poem is both humbling and heartening.. thank you, my inspiring poetry friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/26/2023 2:07:00 PM

A masterpiece of a Verse, dearest Susan. Even the moon is jealous of your creation. Be blessed!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/27/2023 11:46:00 AM

Dearest Demetrios, your lovely sentiments touch my heart and make me smile. Thank you, my inspiring friend, I am both humbled and honored by your shining presence. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 3/26/2023 9:33:00 AM

This excellent Waltz Wave must have been influenced by the moon itself, Susan! In my opinion the secret of this form lies in the end part (in your case, the moonbeam which gilds the waves). I am sure the sponsor will not fail to be attracted by your allure:) ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/27/2023 11:53:00 AM

Dear Paul, I relish your wonderful words, they are held in my truest appreciation alongside your wonderful friendship. Your presence here is treasured. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me.. (let's hope you're right about that "allure".. haha!) Warmest wishes and hugs, my friend.. ~Susan

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/25/2023 6:19:00 PM

This is wonderful. Susan. I expected nothing less You have always been a great read. I hope life has been treating you well:)

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/26/2023 8:35:00 AM

Dear Daniel, it's so gratifying to know you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for your wonderful words, they are uplifting, my friend. All is well here, a bit too busy right now, but everything is going smoothly. Indeed, life is treating me well, and I hope life is being good to you too, Daniel :) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/25/2023 2:40:00 PM

Hello Susan, This is a beautiful poem. It will be my fav. Hugs./Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/26/2023 11:07:00 AM

Hello Susan, you are welcome for the comment. This poem is wonderful so I gave it a fav. I treasure your friendship to Susan. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs./Darlene\

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/26/2023 8:30:00 AM

Dear Darlene, it's so wonderful to see you! Thank you for your gracious visit and beautiful comments. The honor of your fav is treasured as is your friendship. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Joseph May

Date: 3/25/2023 2:08:00 PM

Susan, You weave your words so beautifully to describe how enchanting the moon is. I enjoyed the read

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/26/2023 8:29:00 AM

Dear Joseph, I relish your lovely comments. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing your time with me, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Di11y Da11y

Date: 3/25/2023 11:11:00 AM

Lovely poem, I adore the title

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/25/2023 11:37:00 AM

Dear Dilly, thank you for your visit and wonderful comment. Your thoughts are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/25/2023 10:49:00 AM

Beautiful imagery, Susan. BOL in the contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/25/2023 11:36:00 AM

Thank you, Jim, for both your wonderful comment. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan