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Odyssey of a Soul

What are you thinking of germinal seed of dynamic animation do you still understand all without explanation..? the colors you dream in are the nuances of Infinite Love For the nonce, living soul - you will breathe in new lessons through this tender tethering as your seeking thirst is slaked through your skin; for life's osmosis seeps mortal knowledge not implanted at conception -- with each culmination of every era the Enlightenment is cumulative.. Craving to quench a craving quest to reach and taste the purest fruits of highest Divinity - paths' toward perfection perfectly entwined; the womb but a nutshell.. a mortal plan in place flesh and blood and free will intact - the immortal blueprint will always be here trust -- when and while you remember to forget to remember recollections will renew when your mundane drum ceases to thrum and you flash across the skies once more in meteoric rise donning your glorifying shine from stars of giving Light.. In this human lifetime imperfect being you will be nursed - orphan tears scarring dirty cheeks will not overflow your tin cup with naught else to nourish you... those suffering stepping stones led to the sanctity of the last earthly lessons learned. Susan Ashley June 8, 2018 ~ Sixth Place ~ Premiere Contest: Source of Our Awareness Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker ~ Third Place ~ Contest: Verse A Favoured Form, Any Theme Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Sotto Poet

Date: 1/27/2023 6:14:00 AM

Susan, your poetry is fantastic. Our desire for ego pleasure drives us to pursue goals that are just out of grasp. Every item you write astounds me, and the beauty of your poetry rests in its ability to make readers feel and interact with it. Congratulations on your well-deserved win.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/29/2023 8:14:00 AM

My dear friend, Lasaad, I relish your lovely comments and I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem. Thank you, for sharing your insightful and treasured thoughts with me and for your heartwarming congrats, I am honored and humbled. Your generous heart is boundless! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 9/24/2019 9:25:00 PM

This is astounding writing Susan, glad I retraced my steps back to this majestic write, worth the wait and the read (more than once I must say)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/27/2019 8:11:00 PM

Your return visit and beautiful comments are a thrill to receive, John. Thank you for spending quality time with my poem, your esteemed presence here is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

L. J. Carber

Date: 3/8/2019 5:58:00 PM

A quite profound work that deepens with each reading it seems--somehow I missed your comment from last July about my poem, The Tempering of the Soul-- but honestly, your poem is much greater in its ramifications.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/5/2019 6:42:00 PM

I'm thrilled by your positive response to my poem, L. J. I'm happy you enjoyed it because this write is very special to me; near and dear to my heart and soul. I cherish your wonderful comments and thoughts. I truly loved your poem 'The Tempering of the Soul' - excellent and thought provoking poetry! Warmest wishes my friend, and please accept my apologies for my late reply..~Susan

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/20/2018 1:46:00 PM

Hi Susan, this is such n exceptional write, as all your writes are. In Odyssey of a soul, your words do shine in poetic excellence. If I could write poetry half as well as you Susan, I would be a happy man. A life travelled has to have worth. Your poetic soul shall always have worth Susan. Your poetry shall always sing susan. A fave. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/21/2018 10:29:00 AM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed this poem, as it is very special to me, my dear friend. It is as much a pleasure to receive your lovely comments as it is to read your beautifully expressive poetry, Mike. Your poetic talent gleams in the golden glow of your spilled ink. Thank you for your appreciation, your deeply moving comments and for your fave. I'm grateful for your lovely friendship, Mike. Warmest holiday wishes to you, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Al Juman

Date: 7/18/2018 10:41:00 PM

From a wheel , We fly the skies Wonderful my dear leave a good mark is better than saving a life. ask Einstein, Newton, Edison, Rumi, Shakespeare, and the thousands more that influences us to be all we can be

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/19/2018 9:41:00 PM

Al, I believe artistic expression always leaves its imprint on the heart and on the soul of the viewer, the listener or the performer.. as it comes from the spirit so it touches others', as we are all connected, for better or worse, it's all part of the shared plan and we each leave our mark either as the initiator or the receiver. Thank you for your thought provoking comments and for the delight of your visit.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 7/9/2018 3:48:00 AM

Wow, this speaks from your heart and resonates with me. Thank you for sharing, Kai

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/9/2018 10:44:00 PM

Poetry connects one heart with another, that is the soulful beauty of our art. It pleases me to know that my poem resonates with you, Kai.. I relish your rich words that resonate with me and add luster and value to my poem. Your wonderful kindness is held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/16/2018 6:33:00 PM

Pretty deep water here, Susan. It is my opinion the knowledge we acquire while on this earth means absolutely nothing. In the end it will be more about how we have lived and given glory to God, if one believes in God. It is only human vanity that drives us to reach for the unattainable. Extremely well written with all the taste and class one would expect from you:)

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/17/2018 10:00:00 PM

Hmmm, I agree with you my dear friend Daniel; that how we've lived and given glory to God is important at the end of our mortal existence. But if energy never dies and it transforms (as I happen to believe), then what is to become of our human experience, the knowledge that's become part of or has changed our DNA, when we die? Does our soul have a one shot deal to get it right or wrong? Does spirituality have but one mortal lifetime or is it immortal, eternal and everlasting and if so can a spirit or soul make up for past mistakes..? These are the questions that keep me awake at night.. haha! Your wonderful visits and insightful comments inspire me my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/14/2018 8:39:00 AM

A really beautiful spiritual poem, I have definitely fallen in love with this, a fav for me,

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/14/2018 9:02:00 PM

I'm thrilled by your positive response to my poem Faraz. I'm so happy you enjoyed it because this write is very special to me; near and dear to my heart and soul. I cherish your wonderful comments and thoughts and I thank you for the fav. Warmest wishes my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/13/2018 7:53:00 PM

I have a son who's just read 'The Iliad' in a Western Lit course in College. 'The Odyssey's' next. Do you think that I might offer him your poem as an abstract of same, or perhaps as 'Susan's Notes?' ... Breadth and depth in full measure here, my dear... Yet another vintage 'Ashley Adventure.' Peace, Gershon

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/13/2018 10:24:00 PM

Gershon, your endearing and beautiful comments touch my heart, dear friend. Thank you for thinking highly of my poem and I would be so honored if you offered my poem to your son. Your precious thoughts are relished.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robertina B.

Date: 6/13/2018 4:48:00 PM

" Wow Susan I'm in awe with your Breathtaking free verse.. Penned so beautifully.. An absolute divine creativity, Susan. I will definitely return to read this masterpiece again!! Many Blessings to you!! "

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/13/2018 10:19:00 PM

The glow of your beautiful comments light up my heart and my evening dear Robertina. Thank you for your endearing and uplifting words of appreciation. Your lovely thoughts are held in my deepest gratitude. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 6/11/2018 1:10:00 PM

What an amazing (coincidence)? I was just thinking of writing a poem with the same concept, travels in life that make us who we are...after reading this I'll just leave it, cannot say it any better!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/13/2018 10:24:00 AM

John, it is such a pleasure to hear from you and read your lovely poetry my friend. Thank you for your wonderful visit and heartwarming words. I think you should still write your poem, I know it would be a beautifully expressed write that I'd love to read! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/10/2018 6:46:00 PM

very poetic, philosophical and spiritual, Susan. Well done.

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/10/2018 9:31:00 PM

I truly appreciate your beautiful comments, Andrea. Thank you for your wonderful visit and your insightful thoughts. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 6/9/2018 5:06:00 PM

A poem within a poem, Susan, expressed in beautiful poetic language. Knowledge is pivotal in our life. It helps us to understand where we rightly belong and what paths to choose. Without it we journey through the dark, and in the process miss out on the fruit that awaits us. ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend! // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/10/2018 3:54:00 PM

Your keen insight and lovely sensitivity is endearing, Paul. The deep warmth in your words is precious and cherished. Thank you for your inspiring presence and your wonderful friendship. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/8/2018 4:01:00 PM

Spiritual beauty that sings and shines a truth about mankind and its fallen nature my friend. Once fallen as all are, the only course to rise is to step into the light and stop embracing the dark. Top class poetry my dear friend.. A fav....

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/9/2018 9:09:00 PM

My dear friend, Robert, I relish your lovely comments and I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem. Thank you, for sharing your insightful and treasured thoughts with me and for the fav. Your generous heart is boundless! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/8/2018 3:56:00 PM

Dear Susan you are raising very high the level of amazing with words! I read your piece of art over and over.. You are challenging your reader by your endeavours to always be different, unique and original! Our journey of enlightenment is infinite though it is mortal.. the crave for knowledge is never assuaged..Inner soul searching is "dynamic".. That's what I could grasp from your outshining write.. Shine dear Susan and raise higher and higher the voice of your words and imagination! Stay safe.

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/9/2018 8:53:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend and lovely poetess. Your insightful comments, Besma, are divine and inspiring. They flow with refreshing ease from the deep well of your keen intellect and heart, filled with wisdom, spirituality and love. Indeed, our journey of Enlightenment is infinite and though it is mortal, I imagine that through the soul's human life the soul learns lessons that further advances the soul in its quest to achieve a higher spiritual plane and a higher state of sacred purity and perfection. You never fail to impart uplifting encouragement through your compelling and compassionate thoughts my dear friend.. Warmest wishes and love.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/8/2018 2:32:00 PM

Spiritual growth...I'm so amazed I had to read it about three times... You are as outstanding as I always thought...All the best to you...A lovely weekend to you and yours...

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/8/2018 2:37:00 PM

I relish the kindness of your beautiful comments, my good friend, Arturo. Your hit the mark exactly about spiritual growth. I'm thrilled by your positive response and that you were the first to visit and comment. Thank you mon ami, and a wonderful weekend to you and yours as well! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan