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~ First Place ~
Premiere Contest: It Happened On A Misty Morning -Collaboration
Sponsor: Charles Messina

(first stanza by Charles Messina)

September 20, 2023

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It Happened On a Misty Morning

Wettened by the mornings dew 
Closely spaced where rows of roses grew 
Footprints stained the cobblestone 
Where my love and I had walked, alone

Sweet light's tryst with blowy mist 
The fog and the dawn waltzed as we kissed 
Fertile bliss of rosebud lips 
Strands of sunlight round my fingertips

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Smita Kulkarni Date: 12/6/2023 10:07:00 AM Simply beautiful Susan!! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 12/6/2023 5:40:00 PM Dear Smita, your gracious words are uplifting! Thank you for your heartwarming visit, your shining presence is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/25/2023 8:19:00 AM Congratulations dear friend on your inclusion of your awesome poetry in Poetry Soups third Anthology - Reflections on the Important Things. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/30/2023 5:23:00 PM Dearest Jennifer, my treasured poetry sis, it's so wonderful to be greeted by your smiling face :) Thank you for your kind congrats for my submissions being included in PS's new anthology. Congratulations to you too, my poetically gifted friend, for your poetry's inclusion as well. I haven't had time to be active here lately so please excuse my absence as life overflows the brim with many wonderful things these days. I hope all is well with you and your family my sweet and lovely friend. Warmest wishes sent to you across the sea on a soft blowy mist.. ~Susan

Regina Elliott Date: 11/5/2023 4:00:00 PM Congratulations, dearest so gifted poetess! A very worthy 1st Place collaboration winning poem. So romantic, and the last line, "strands of sunlight round my fingertips," how lovely. Many of God's blessings to you, dear poetry friend. xx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/10/2023 7:40:00 AM Dearest Regina, your beautiful response to my poem fills me with gratitude. Your shining heart and friendship is truly treasure as is your inspiring poetry. Thank you my dear poetry friend. Your thoughtful comments and kind congrats are heartwarming and appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ink Empress Date: 11/4/2023 8:16:00 AM Back to congratulate you on your trophy win! Well deserved talented soul! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/5/2023 10:56:00 AM Dear Empress, gifted poetess, I am thrilled by your return visit and heartwarming congrats. Thank you, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus Date: 11/3/2023 1:37:00 AM What an excellent addition to Charles's introduction this stanza is, Susan! Each line is a beauty in itself, and you worked wonders with the rhymes. Congratulations on your trophy win, my friend. Soon you'll be needing a new showcase :) ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/4/2023 9:29:00 AM Dear Paul, my wonderful friend! Nobody has ever given me more encouragement and praise concerning my poems - I will never be able to thank you enough for your shining light cast upon my poetry like May sunshine upon a garden! I delight in your visit and treasure your comments. Thank you for your faith in my creative abilities and for always pointing out the positives. You continue to inspire me to reach ever higher. Your own golden pen shines with brilliance! Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Christina Bowring Date: 11/3/2023 12:09:00 AM Many congratulations dear Susan on your top win that’s so worthy with your truly beautiful poem. Such a delightful, exquisite four lines to read that convey so much. So romantic! Always in awe of you my lovely, sweet talented friend. Love and hugs to you xx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/4/2023 8:32:00 AM Dearest Christina, sweet poetess, I am filled with gratitude for your generous spirit and heartwarming words. Thank you for the delight of your kind congrats and poetic friendship. Your lovely heart is as radiant as your soulful pen is golden. Warmest wishes to you, my inspiring and gifted friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/2/2023 1:00:00 PM I can see why this got a trophy. It's SO good. Congrats, and for your other trophies. I saw you got three in a row! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/4/2023 8:25:00 AM Dear Andrea, thank you for your return visit and for your kind congrats! Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Regina Mcintosh Date: 11/2/2023 6:31:00 AM Simply beautiful. I love this. Congrats on the top win. Much love and blessings, Gina Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2023 10:14:00 AM Dearest Gina, thank you for your inspiring comments and heartwarming congrats. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem, sweet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Debjani Mitra Date: 11/2/2023 6:29:00 AM Wow wow, fog and dawn waltzing, rosebud lips kissing...deserving the trophy Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2023 10:13:00 AM Dear Debjani, gifted poetess, I'm delighted to have your wonderful presence gracing my poem's page. Thank you, I am touched and your lovely words are embraced with appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Charles Messina Date: 11/2/2023 4:15:00 AM Susan, I always judge my contests blindly, it doesn't surprise me that your beautiful poem was at the top of the totem pole. Congratulations my dear friend on your 1st place win! Thanks for entering my contest...warmest wishes & hugs Charlie Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2023 10:08:00 AM Dear Charlie, thank you for your uplifting comments and for my poem's placement in your esteemed contest. I am indeed honored to be named among the gifted poets/poetesses on your list. Your Misty Morning contest was a pleasure to write for and the final collaboration piece posted on your page is simply amazing! A grand tribute to the shared gift of poetic inspiration. Your kind congrats are truly appreciated, and congrats to you, my friend, for your sponsorship success! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jack Horne Date: 10/29/2023 6:50:00 AM amazing how you managed to put such beauty & romance into just four lines, my friend - a truly beautiful write, as always Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2023 10:02:00 AM Dear Jack, your visit is a delight! Thank you for your uplifting comments. Your poetic friendship is held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Lisa Ricci Date: 10/23/2023 3:59:00 AM Good Morning Susan. Hi. Contest or no contest this is beautiful poetry and can certainly stand on its own. If you read back your words you will see how poetic it is starting with your title. The soft quiet tone and voice along with your expressions make this gorgeous poetry and one that should be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. Have a wonderful morning and day. Blessings always (smile) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2023 10:00:00 AM Dear Lisa, please accept my apologies for my late reply to your amazing and uplifting comments. Life obligations have kept me very busy lately and internet issues have also intruded on my time here at the Soup. Your beautiful critique is inspiring and touches me deeply. Thank you, my friend, for your lovely time spent with my poem. You are embraced with appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 10/1/2023 4:20:00 AM Aww dear Susan... I really admire your talent... even in this four lined verse you showed your poetic prowess..it matches perfect with first four lines... the rhymes as well as internal rhymes.and the adjectives 'sweet light' 'fertile bless..so beautiful... "strands of sunlight" how creative my friend... A fav... Hugs... ~ Ani Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/3/2023 7:32:00 AM Dearest Ani, it's so wonderful to see you gracing the pages of PS again! I am thrilled to receive such beautiful and thoughtful comments from a poetess I admire and whose poetry I adore. I'm both truly humbled and deeply honored by your kind words and fav. Your lovely spirit shines and your friendship is treasured. Warmest wishes, my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Sarah Astarii Date: 10/1/2023 2:12:00 AM Dear Susan, Your poem is effervescent with fertile, rosebud kisses. I love the inclusion of a reference to rosy fingered dawn, very inspiring. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/3/2023 7:23:00 AM Dear Sarah, thank you, I am thrilled to receive your lovely comments. Your kind visit is uplifting and appreciated! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Silent One Date: 9/28/2023 12:38:00 PM Only you could reply to this with the most excellent use of words.. I just wish you had more time to write and post... fertile bliss of rosebud lips... your vocabulary always amazes me.. it is so poetic.. always new words and descriptions. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/30/2023 8:46:00 AM Dear Silent One, thank you for your inspiring words. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed this response to Charlie's stanza. I wish I had more time to dedicate to writing and posting and commenting too... sigh.. hopefully someday... Dear friend, your shining presence is truly uplifting and appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/27/2023 1:51:00 PM hmmm, this one is not judged yet. I came ready to congratulate you. haha. Gotta hurry. I wish I had more time for Soup! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/30/2023 8:42:00 AM Haha! Dear Andrea, my heart is warmed by your lovely visit! Thank you for your kindness, I appreciate you and your inspiring poetry. I know how you feel, dashing in and out of poetry pages here, I wish I had more time for Soup too! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman Date: 9/26/2023 12:01:00 PM My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, even in four lines your poetic brilliance shines like "strands of sunlight!" You make words do your bidding to create romantic moments of pure "bliss." Love the interior rhymes that add so much to the lyric cadence. Your lines move like two lovers anticipating, moving together, for a kiss! Enchanting as a misty morning, sweet poetry sis. Best wishes for the contest! Sending blessings of morning sparkle to you! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/30/2023 8:39:00 AM My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, I am in awe of how your comments shine with the golden glow of the September sun upon my heart and my poem. I am truly and deeply warmed by your inspiring presence and beautiful response to my poem. Thank you sweet Sam for your poetic kinship. I cherish your appreciation, and please know that I appreciate you, my sweet poetry sis, and your exquisite poetry always! Rosebuds sent abloom with warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Maria Williams Date: 9/24/2023 1:42:00 AM Strands of sunlight around my fingertips. Love that line. What an excellent collaboration. You two outstanding poets blend so beautifully. Love and hugs sweet friends, Charlie and Susan. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/30/2023 8:31:00 AM Dearest Maria, thank you for your beautiful comments. They touch me deeply. I'm so pleases to know you enjoyed the "strands of sunlight" line. Your romantic insight is as appreciated as your inspiring friendship. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 9/23/2023 9:36:00 AM I love this poem my dearest Susan, it is an enchanting small poem but which nurtures the capacity to refer to any past or present era as romancing and love will, and has always been. The mist and fog and morning dew set the scene so beautifully. I miss our commenting and seeing your awesome warm comments back to me. Our friendship and strong poetic relationship transcends lapses in our communication and is strong and loyal and will always be. Blessings, love and hugs from your PS sis. Jennifer. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/30/2023 8:27:00 AM Dearest Jennifer, my lovely poetry sis, I embrace the beauty of your spirit and inspiring thoughts. Indeed, I have missed you, my sweet friend. I wholeheartedly agree that "Our friendship and strong poetic relationship transcends lapses in our communication and is strong and loyal and will always be." Though the busy-ness of our lives may keep us from away from PS, I cherish your golden presence and our poetic kinship always. Thank you, Jenny, my PS sis, for your kindness, and the rosy glow your heart spills upon my heart and my poem. Warmest wishes, love and hugs.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 9/21/2023 3:46:00 PM My very good friend, you new poem creates a visual delight. Great depths exhibited in just deep and wonderful those four short verses. Jewel. A fav too. God blesses you. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2023 8:49:00 AM My dear friend, thank you for your gracious visit and for your inspiring response to my poem. I am humbled by your words and honored by your fav. Your poetic friendship is ever appreciated! It's wonderful to see you, Robert. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/21/2023 10:21:00 AM oh for sure, this will make the list. Wish I could say the same about my own Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2023 8:41:00 AM Dear Andrea, I have no doubt that your dreamy romantic stanza will make the list. Thank you for your lovely visit and comment. Your poetic presence is always uplifting my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Tom Woody Date: 9/21/2023 9:48:00 AM A blissful kiss indeed! So much romance in so few words. Sounds heavenly Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2023 8:38:00 AM Dear Tom, I relish your visit. Thank you for your treasured thoughts. "heavenly" is what I was going for, so I'm delighted to know you thought it so. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Suze

Christina Bowring Date: 9/21/2023 7:36:00 AM So beautiful dear Susan. Exquisite words.The two quatrains flow together seamlessly. I love and admire your artistry, your talent. Good luck in the contest. Hugs and smiles :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2023 8:33:00 AM Dear Christine, your inspiring comments warm my heart with joy and gratitude. I am humbled and honored to receive your treasured thoughts. Thank you for your kind visit, your splendid poetic spirit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/21/2023 4:39:00 AM - Beautiful written, Susan :) - Two verses that fit together perfectly :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/21/2023 7:17:00 AM Dear Anne-Lise, thank you for your lovely visit and uplifting words. It’s a pleasure to see you my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joe Dimino Date: 9/21/2023 3:43:00 AM "Fertile bliss of rosebud lips Strands of sunlight round my fingertips" -- Very beautiful, the entire poem a delight to read. Blessings my friend. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2023 8:29:00 AM Dear Joe, your visit is a delight! I receive your lovely comments with joy and gratitude. Thank you, my friend. I am inspired by your expressive and poetic presence. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

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