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'neath buttermilk skies my soul on the horizon - I have found my voice Susan Ashley April 26, 2020 ~ Third Place ~ Morning Praise Poetry Contest Sponsor: Raul Moreno

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Jcb Brul

Date: 12/17/2020 5:24:00 PM

Wow! Your haikus are so appetizing dear Susan!! Now buttermilk~~ so creative!! Another fave!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/18/2020 9:29:00 AM

I relish your expressive comments and the great honor of your fave, JCB. Thank you for your wonderful visit, dear poetess. Your talent and artistry are greatly admired. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/10/2020 1:02:00 PM

Buttermilk skies make me think of pancakes! Great!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/10/2020 1:20:00 PM

Yummy! Thank you, Kim! Your visit is appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/7/2020 7:53:00 PM

I would have given you first place! A FAV..,really beautiful, Susan! Panagiota xxx

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2020 9:15:00 PM

Hello Panagiota! Your response to my haiku thrills me. First place on your list is the best place to be! :)) Thank you for your inspiring comments and for the honor of your fav, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan xoxo

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/13/2020 6:10:00 PM

Lovely piece.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/14/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, M. L. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Eric Ashford

Date: 7/18/2020 9:26:00 AM

This is utterly lovely Susan!

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/25/2020 8:04:00 AM

Thank you, Eric. I relish your response to my haiku and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan

P.M. Richter

Date: 7/17/2020 1:23:00 PM

Awesome haiku! You have captured the experience so well ~ Fav

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/25/2020 8:00:00 AM

Thank you, P.M., for your wonderful comments and for the honor of your heartwarming fav. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/9/2020 3:27:00 PM

I love your poem, picture and buttermilk skies. Short and wonderful. Have a great day writing away...........

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/14/2020 9:02:00 AM

Paula, I'm so pleased to know that you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your heartwarming and uplifting comments. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/18/2020 9:55:00 PM

Wonderful haiku. I love it. Blessings sent your way and love too... Gina

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/19/2020 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, Gina. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my haiku. Your kind comments and warm congrats are so uplifting. Warmest wishes and love to you too.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/7/2020 11:37:00 PM

Awesome, Susan. Love "buttermilk skies".

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/8/2020 9:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line! I relish your wonderful comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 5/7/2020 4:48:00 PM

Beautiful...and with an Ashleyish touch to it! Love the end line...you not only found your voice, but also a flare for this poetry form! Congratulations on your high flying win, Susan. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/8/2020 9:38:00 PM

Your ever encouraging and endearing comments fill me with elation, Paul. What a wonderful poetry friend you are! I have learned so much from reading your splendid, succinct poetry and from receiving your thoughtful, enlightening critiques - you have helped me to find my poetic voice and I am forever grateful, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/5/2020 9:59:00 PM

Lovely haiku to win top. Big Congrats.

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/8/2020 9:32:00 PM

Your wonderful comments and kind congrats are heartwarming and appreciated, Anisha. Thank you for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/30/2020 8:28:00 PM

I love yours so am so glad to see it as a top winner... congratulations! hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/1/2020 10:56:00 AM

I relish your expressive comments and heartwarming congrats, Sandra. Thank you for your uplifting return visit, dear poetess. Your talent and artistry are greatly admired. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jan Allison

Date: 4/29/2020 4:46:00 PM

absolutely delightful Susan, many congrats :-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/29/2020 8:37:00 PM

Thank you, Jan, for your uplifting comments and your heartwarming congrats. I'm so glad you enjoyed my Haiku. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 4/29/2020 10:43:00 AM

Beautiful verse, Susan, congratulations on your third place win. Hugs Eve

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/29/2020 8:35:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, for your wonderful comments and for your kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/29/2020 8:01:00 AM

Oh wow. I love this. It is so peaceful and then filled with strength of voice ! A Fav :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/29/2020 8:34:00 PM

Heidi, I am elated by your wonderful response to my Haiku and for the honor of your fav. It's also wonderful to know that you are feeling better, my friend. Your presence here was greatly missed :) Warmest wishes for you always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 4/29/2020 7:13:00 AM

Susan, congratulations on this rousing trophy win! I think it might be the first haiku of yours I have read - well done. I love the soul on the horizon line! Great writing, my friend!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/29/2020 8:11:00 PM

Yes, John, I do believe it is my first Haiku you've ever commented on (I hope it won't be the last..lol!) and it was such a pleasure to receive your beautiful comments and kind congrats. I'm so pleased your enjoyed my humble offering :) Thank you, my dear friend, for leaving me inspired to reach ever higher. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/28/2020 10:18:00 PM

Susan, just lovely and peaceful as the dawn awakening -spoken by the rooster -such a creative perspective! Congratulations!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/29/2020 8:04:00 PM

Thank you, Sam for your beautiful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/28/2020 7:03:00 AM

And such a beautiful voice and spirit therein resides. Such depth and wonderful imagery in so short a piece is awe inspiring. A fav...

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/28/2020 3:14:00 PM

My dear friend, your beautiful comments inspire me to reach ever higher. I'm thrilled, Robert, by your response to my poem. Your cherished words fill me with elation. Thank you, dear poet, for sharing your thoughts with me and for the honor of your fav. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2020 3:53:00 PM

wow, I love this one. One of my favorites I've seen in this category

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/27/2020 9:22:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! Your lovely comments are so uplifting. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 4/27/2020 2:26:00 PM

I'm amazed at how much can be said with so few words, well said Susan, I'm not usually a fan of short writes but this one has sparked my interest!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/27/2020 9:19:00 PM

John, it's so wonderful to see you gracing my poetry page.. you've been missed, my friend. I'm pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. With your pen on fire (and now the 'World's on fire') that's all you need is more sparks ;) Thank you for your awesome comments, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/27/2020 9:21:00 AM

Oh YES! I love it. My best to you in the contest Susan, xomo!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/27/2020 9:08:00 PM

Thank you, Mo, for your heartwarming comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan <3

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/27/2020 6:18:00 AM

I love your take on this photo...buttermilk skies, so pretty... soul on the horizon, he surely does give the morning rise his all... great entry and write! hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/27/2020 9:10:00 PM

Indeed, dear Sandra! Thank you for your uplifting comments, my friend. I'm so glad you enjoyed my Haiku. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan