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Day In the Life of a Late Summer Day

Sleep.. indigo’s eyes, night loving allies, Sol’s flare is stars' disguise dawn till dusk’s reprise, peach awe-inspired skies effuse juice sunrise, east, grapefruit pink lies - lemon slice rhapsodize. Pastel wash replies to Zephyrus sighs, morning glory highs yield to afternoon’s surprise.. wings golden butterfly's, squires sun clockwise, ruddy west implies cocktail hour’s devise, sunlight’s demise creeps in blueberry dyes, plum, mango fraternize as prim-rose chastise. Sunset complies sending signal-light fireflies, Wake! indigo’s eyes, night loving allies, tantalize poets to romanticize. Susan Ashley August 17, 2017 ~ First Place ~ Contest: Your Best Monorhyme Sponsor: William Kekaula Rhymes checked at (RY) rhymer.com

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/14/2021 5:21:00 PM

Cerebral images of Serenity: Such a pleasure to see this delightful summer's day featured as the second poem on Poetry Soup's Home Page today. An enchanting write written by a true 'Poetic Enchantress!' Sweetness and Light, Gershon

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/15/2021 8:36:00 AM

Aw, my dear Gerson, thank you for the generous beauty of your comments. I am humbled by your wonderful thoughts. A 'poetic enchantress' is only enchanting if the reader has an enchanted imagination.. which you certainly possess, my inspiring friend. Your sweetness and light is treasured. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sai Lin Lip

Date: 10/10/2021 7:17:00 PM

So many metaphors, such an excellent imagery and a wonderful monorhyme. So enjoying reading your poem.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/10/2021 8:19:00 PM

Dear Sai, thank you for your gracious visit. I relish your beautiful comments. Both your visit and heartwarming words are held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 8/22/2021 10:53:00 AM

Amazing write! so many colours, smells and thoughts come sailing in as we read your lines! Congrats on your win!!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/22/2021 7:30:00 PM

I cherish your wonderful comments, Krish. I'm delighted to know that my poem delighted your senses! Thank you for your gracious visit and heartwarming congrats, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/21/2021 4:08:00 PM

So many scrumptious metaphors here, Susan, I really like 'lemon slice rhapsodize' and 'plum, mango fraternize' - my favorite part of summer is the bounty of fruit and this has me drooling for more - many congratulations on your win!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/22/2021 7:28:00 PM

Indeed, summer's bounty of fruits, the colors and flavors, are to be savored.. and like you, I love them all too! Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your precious thoughts with me and for your heartwarming congrats. I savor the uplifting beauty of your comments, my dear friend, and relish knowing that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Greg Gaul

Date: 8/21/2021 1:36:00 PM

Wow, a internal rhyme within a monorhyme! Only you could write this. So complex and with a great close. I give this highest marks. So great to see you flex your poetic muscles Susan. Kudos to your talents.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/22/2021 11:24:00 AM

Hello, my dear friend! Your beautiful comments are completely uplifting, Greg. It's wonderful to see you and it's a thrill to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me in your grand and gracious way. Your esteemed presence is truly cherished. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/20/2021 9:45:00 PM

A lunch on words now overfeeds, with beauteous internal rimes of cadenced assonance of ... i's. Blessings, Susan, for sharing your immeasurable talents, Aloha!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/22/2021 11:19:00 AM

Dear William, thank you for your glorious comments and for the honor of my placement in your contest. It thrills me to share the podium with the gifted poets listed. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Probir Gupta

Date: 7/6/2018 11:00:00 PM

You are making intimate love with your words, Susan ... simply beautiful ... thank you for liking my Rejoicing Past haiku ...

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/7/2018 10:46:00 AM

Indeed! A nuanced love affair for sure.. I relish your beautiful thoughts, my dear friend Probir. Many thanks for your lovely friendship.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/3/2017 4:34:00 AM

What beautiful colorful imagery, Susan! I wonder if at one time in your life you attended art school! I could visualize how your paintings would be...splashes of vivid colours, bold, warm and soothing according to your mood. Your Monorhyme flows exquisitly; both internal and end rhymes are rich and musical. Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/3/2017 10:55:00 AM

Paul, your instincts are astute. Yes, in the first third of my life, I immersed myself in drawing, painting and print-making. I was a fine arts major in college as well, hence my love of color. These days however I prefer to express myself with words and linguistic imagery instead, but sometimes think about dabbling again in paints (when I retire and have more time :) Thank you for your 'exquisite' comments. That you enjoyed my poem pleases me and brings out my smile. Your insightful musings mean the world to me my delightful friend. Warmest wishes.~Susan

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/22/2017 2:53:00 PM

This is one enjoyable, delightful read, Susan. You did a beautiful poetic scat samba on this bouncy treat. My kind of poetry let me tell you. Wonderful poem. Lively and oh so aurora bright ... a poetic coat of many colors. A true gemstone poem. Love and peace always.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/23/2017 12:12:00 AM

Hi Freddie,thank you so much for your enthusiastic and encouraging comment. Your comment made me smile and I am so honored and happy that you liked and enjoyed it. Much appreciation for your visit Freddie :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2017 8:54:00 PM

dang, I scanned my haiku , all of them and can't figure out where my cardinal haiku went (the one I wanted you to see). Hope I can track it down.It was one of my personal favorites.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 9:16:00 PM

Ohh I hope you can find your cardinal haiku Andrea, I would just love to read it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2017 8:49:00 PM

this is really beautiful and so colorful, Susan. Love it!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 9:14:00 PM

Andrea, I am so appreciative of your kind and encouraging comment. I've been practicing with writing in color more often lately, I'm glad you thought this poem was colorful! It thrills me that you love this poem since I'm such a huge fan of your work. Many thanks Andrea.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/18/2017 2:51:00 PM

Methinks, a magical poetess stirred you in your sleep to create this awesome mono rhyme and when you woke up you didn't't remember writing it (NOT) Great Write, Susan, i'm a fan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/3/2017 10:16:00 AM

Ralph, please forgive this late response, I don't know how I missed this.. It was a delightful pleasure to read your comment Ralph. Your wonderful words are gratefully received and bring out a happy smile. Thank you for your kind visit and for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Niall Fulham

Date: 8/18/2017 12:45:00 PM

Hi Susan , wow , beautiful flow of words very enjoyable Monorhyme ,, looking foreword to more ::)))))))))))hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/18/2017 8:12:00 PM

Hi Niall, thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging comment. I'm so happy you enjoyed! Much appreciation for your time and visit :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/18/2017 9:06:00 AM

This is an awesome monorhyme, Susan:)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/18/2017 7:21:00 PM

Hi Jo, I'm so glad you like it. It's very encouraging for me :)

Maria Williams

Date: 8/18/2017 4:21:00 AM

Susan what a wonderful way you have with words. I love the way you have crafted this....Maria

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/18/2017 7:20:00 PM

Maria, thank you for your kind and generous comment. I'm so happy that you liked it. Your encouragement and visit are very much appreciated!

Corwin Donovan

Date: 8/17/2017 9:04:00 PM

A vivid and awe inspiring poem. I love how the key rhyme is in the middle and end of each line. Bouncing the reader back and forth with great imagery. Fantastic read! :^)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/17/2017 9:15:00 PM

Many thank you's Corwin for your wonderful comment. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this poem and the rhyming. Much appreciation for your kind words and your visit :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/17/2017 4:22:00 PM

Love the summer theme, Susan--well done. Did I note a call to action at the end?

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/17/2017 4:39:00 PM

Hi Vijay, thank you so very much for your kind comment. Yes, I think our imaginations are stirred by stars, dawns and dusks and that they encourage our muse... so muse on with the stars my poetic friend! Much appreciation for the visit. :)