A Thing of Beauty

Dear Howard, I am thrilled by your response to my poem! Thank you for your uplifting words, they are received with gratitude. You're welcome for my comments on your wonderful monoku Brink, a thought-provoking piece, indeed. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Indeed, my dear friend. Our minds tends to dull the bad and reflect the good, a pleasant phenomenon. I cherish your beautiful comments, dear Brian. Your wonderful insight as valued as a pearl. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Oh by the way, the Brevette poetry form was introduced to me by Joseph May who ran a contest, or maybe two, using this lovely form. I missed entering the contests but was inspired by the poetry form nonetheless.. :)) Thank you again, for looking below the surface of my poem..

Dear Timothy, thank you for sharing the insightful depths of your wonderful thoughts with me. This poem was inspired by the last two lines of one of my older poems posted here "The Influence Of God", the last two lines are; "To make pearls out of grit / is to make sorrow and hardship a thing of beauty." So yes, for one's life narrative "to have a punch" and develop a rich patina, one must endure hardships to cultivate the beauty of empathy, appreciation, fortitude and wisdom. I relish your visits, dear poet, and your poetic friendship too. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Thank you, Angie, for your lovely comments, both your gracious visit and kind words are so appreciated. Indeed, fortunate is the one who can make pearls out of grit and turn sorrow and hardship into a thing of beauty. Your presence lights up my poem's page, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

My sweet poetry sister, your beautiful and generous heart shines through your uplifting comments. I am both thrilled and humbled to bask in your glow. Thank you, dear Jennifer, for honoring me with your lovely presence and golden friendship. I hold you always close in my heart. Warmest Christmas wishes, love and hugs to you and yours.. ~Susan

Thank you, Brian. My poems are usually a bit more wordier than this, but brevity is a good thing to practice, every now and then, since I am naturally verbose.. Your beautiful comments are delightful as are your kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Thank you, Janice. Your wonderful thoughts are a joy to receive as are your kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Your return visit is appreciated twice as much, Andrea. Thank you for your heartwarming congrats, my friend.. ~Susan

My rhyme time friend, your comments are a treasure for they are a pleasure held in my heart's shrine are your words divine... and fine wine at dinnertime is a bliss sublime! Sam, your rich comments and heartwarming congrats are such a thrill to receive. Thank you for making my day, wondrous poetess. Warmest wishes and a sleigh full of ho-ho-ho's.. ~Susan

Dear Greg, this poetry form is the Brevette. Joseph May's contest, "In Just A Few Words" inspired my interest in this form. Though I didn't participate in the contest, I was tempted to give it a try after reading the winning poems. I must say I enjoy the challenge of this form. Thank you for your lovely comments and kind congrats that touch my heart, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Newton, thank you for such a beautiful comment. Your gracious visit and lovely thoughts are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

My wonderful friend, oh, how your golden comments delve deeply into the spirit of my poem.. Thank you, John, for gracing my poem with the warm glow of your amazing light. Your precious thoughts are treasured, as is the great honor of your fav. I admire and adore your ability to inspire my grateful being with the lovely tenor, texture and richness of your response. Warmest wishes always, my poetry brother.. ~Susan

Thank you, dearest Ani, for seeing the value in my poem. I, too, love both words, 'embosoms', 'embosses' and couldn't resist pairing them in this piece. Both your gracious visit and inspiring comments are a thrill to receive, dear poetess. Warmest wishes and hugs, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

I am thrilled to receive your comment, Andrea. That means so much to me coming from a poetess I admire greatly. Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John, your golden light shines with positive vibes upon my poem's page and I am humbled by its glow. Thank you my dear friend, for your encouragement that helps me grow as a poet with each and every poem. I have a very verbose poem to be posted soon :)) I hope you'll enjoy it, it may be my longest poem yet. It will probably post within the next week or so. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Thank you, John :))

Silent One, you never cease to amaze me nor inspire me! Your comments touch my heart deeply, my friend. Thank you for your wonderful encouragement. Your friendship is a beacon shining in my poetic skies. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Took the words right out of my mouth!!

Dear Paul, your awesome comments fill me with delight! Yes, I'm so glad you could read all that was left unsaid between the lines.. my invisible verbosity..lol! :)) As always, your golden presence lights up my poem's page and my heart. Thank you, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Thank you, Evleyn, for the great honor of your fave and your uplifting comment. My Thanksgiving was wonderful, I truly hope yours was as well, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Thank you, Miss Numero Uno! :) I relish your uplifting comments and your lovely Susan style gracing my poem's page. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Hi Sandra, it so nice to see you, you have been missed! Thank you for your beautiful comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed this :)) This form was inspired by, but not written for, Joseph May’s contest “In Just A Few Words”, using the Brevette poetry form. On his contest page, Joseph defines the form. I think you should try it.. I bet you'd be great with it. I did not participate in the contest but decided to try the form after reading the contest winners. I also expanded the number of brevettes used from two to four for this poem. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

My wonderful friend, it is such an immense pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for your uplifting comments that are so very touching. I am humbled by your generous thoughts, dear Robertina, and I hold you and your inspiring words in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes to you, dear poetess, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.. ~Susan