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Second Coming of Age

The second coming of age, is like the softened beauty of the color s a g e; rich in mellowed warmth graced with shades and shines of subtleties, savvy and seasoned with greater depth and perception. No longer a blur of girlish green... rather, the continuum of time, has tinkered with colors; fine-tuning the mindful hues - balancing contrasts and intensities, blending and smoothing the not-so-gently honed edges of life's tints and tones. Continuance creates a mature perspective worthy of viewing nuances in the palette of life. Yes, the burnished beauty of the color s a g e, like the second coming of age, is easy to take. The bright pigments of colorful youth are muted by mistakes. For wisdom gained, the price is paid in the aged and ripened patina of the color s a g e ~ my second coming of age. Susan Ashley July 20, 2017 ~ Eighth Place ~ Premiere Contest: Patina Sponsor: Anthony Slausen

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John Watt

Date: 3/30/2020 1:34:00 PM

Susan, I live in a coastal desert clime with very little green to enjoy. I used to find the endless hills of sage dry, dull, and lacking all interest. With maturity (I hope that's it!) my sense of subtlety has grown to the point of embracing the sage with a sense of ownership and appreciation. You have captured in beautiful poetic nuance and your lovely unique style the maturing process of embracing nuance. graced with shades and shines of subtleties, / savvy and seasoned". A fave for me! Hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/1/2020 7:09:00 PM

Thank you, John, for sharing your precious and meaningful thoughts with me, they are a joy to receive and read. I'm so glad that myself and my poem have found a kindred spirit in you. I highly value your insightful comments and your gracious presence here. It seems like we're on the same 'maturity' wavelength, my friend..lol! It must be beautiful where you live and I'm happy to know you've finally embraced the savvy and seasoned color of sage :) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/4/2018 10:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this poem of graceful aging. So beautifully written.

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/17/2020 7:50:00 AM

My apologies for missing your beautiful comments, Susan, somehow they escaped my attention. Please accept my belated thank you for your kind words and congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/4/2018 10:33:00 PM

Lovely, Susan. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/17/2020 7:47:00 AM

My apologies for missing your wonderful visit, Line, somehow it escaped my attention. Please accept my belated thank you for your kind words and congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 7/4/2018 2:46:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Susan, love the imagery ".. excellent .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/17/2020 7:44:00 AM

My apologies for missing your beautiful comments, Eve, somehow they escaped my attention. Please except my belated thank you for your kind words and congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Edward Ibeh

Date: 7/4/2018 12:02:00 PM

Heartiest congratulations on your amazing, much-deserved win, Susan!:-)

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 12:13:00 PM

Thank you Edward, for your heartwarming congrats and for the delight of your visit.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joseph May

Date: 7/4/2018 11:35:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 11:46:00 AM

I relish your heartwarming congrats, Joseph. Thank you! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Gondolf

Date: 7/4/2018 6:17:00 AM

Congrats for your win, Susan, a wonderful write on the wisdom gained through age. I love the last five lines. All the best my friend. John

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 11:44:00 AM

Thank you John for your beautiful comments and heartwarming congrats. It please me to know you enjoyed my poem and I treasure your lovely kindness. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/3/2018 2:55:00 PM

This is a beautiful poem !! I'm in awe .....simply lovely is the coming of age to behold ! As is your poem ! :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 11:43:00 AM

Carrie, your beautiful comments leave me in awe.. Thank you for sharing your cherished thoughts with me as I hold you and your superb poetry in the highest regard. Your generous kindness and lovely sentiments add value to my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/3/2018 2:28:00 PM

O, Susan, this is so beautiful, so tender, so touching. I was swept away, in both the 1st and 2nd readings of this exquisite write … And I'm so impressed that someone as innocent, as young, as vibrant as you was able to conjure all this up from creative imagination --- as surely any experience with / feel you might have for this subject is far, far ahead of you. Bravo, Susan! :) Gershon

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 11:37:00 AM

Oh Gershon, your sweetest kindness touches my heart and a beaming smile ensues. Your precious comments, so beautifully expressed, are held in my dearest appreciation, my enchanting and wonderful friend. My heartfelt thanks for your uplifting and inspiring friendship. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/15/2017 8:19:00 AM

Your second coming of age is clever and creative, Susan. Some people grow in years but not in wisdom; on the other hand you show that age and life's experiences have served you well! ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/15/2017 4:49:00 PM

Paul, live and learn, hopefully.. :) I relish your insightful and lovely comments. Yes, 'The Glass is Always Full' of the enjoyable fine wine; full-bodied, mellowed maturity that age and life's experience has poured for me to savor with satisfaction. Your visits are always so wonderful. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/21/2017 7:52:00 AM

Time certainly has a way of changing one's perspective. very well written, Susan. You tackled the subject gracefully:)

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/21/2017 7:48:00 PM

Hi Daniel, thank you so much for your comment. I am greatly encouraged when a poet I hold in high esteem, like you, tells me that my work was well done :)

Silent One

Date: 7/21/2017 5:01:00 AM

Deep write, great last line.. You are a very talented writer..

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/21/2017 7:51:00 PM

Thank you Silent One! Your comment gives me the strength to stretch, take chances and grow... Invaluable!! Thank you :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/20/2017 10:36:00 AM

This is gorgeous :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/21/2017 7:59:00 AM

So pleased to meet you and humbled :) xomo!

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/20/2017 10:51:00 AM

Hi Maureen, this kind comment means alot coming from you, a poet I admire and follow. Thank you :)