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Abandoned But Still Adorned

Wistful dreams — like frost flowers dainty formed in Fall’s brisk — melt like wishful tears as dawn’s glow wakens sweet mirage of us twined in love’s filigree- abandoned... but still adorned with blue romance and gold-band emotions. Susan Ashley September 21, 2019 Yalto Poetry Form Poetry Soup Syllable Counter: 3 4 2 4 5 3 2 3 2 3 3 5 6 1 5

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/25/2019 9:33:00 AM

I think I enjoyed this on even more with this second read. Hugs Rick.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/25/2019 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, Richard, I relish your return visit and the kind thoughts that you’ve so graciously shared with me. I’m so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/25/2019 12:21:00 AM

Beautiful free flow for spirits to fulfill the essence of every word ~ Aloha always William

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/25/2019 3:19:00 PM

Aloha, William! Your kind voice finds me across the miles. Thank you for your inspiring comment and your gracious visit, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/24/2019 3:25:00 PM

My sissy Illum...illuminating the pages with poetic flair...I guess it runs in the family...bro bro :o)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/24/2019 7:35:00 PM

Indeed, we are family! I'm so happy to share in the flair with you and our talented sissy. Thank you, my dear bro bro, for the smiles you bring, even the Unicorns are happy! :) Love and hugs, the saner of your two sissy's.. Illum <3

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/23/2019 8:20:00 AM

- A beautiful poem, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/24/2019 7:37:00 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, your presence always bring a smile. Thank you for your gracious visit and lovely comment. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 9/23/2019 5:51:00 AM

Your hands worked the words in an amazing way. A beautiful and poignant poem has taken birth.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/24/2019 7:38:00 PM

Swetha, your beautiful comments touch my heart. Thank you for your kindness and for your sharing your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 9/22/2019 1:24:00 PM

You wrote for this contest so well, this is so romantic... loved it..

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/22/2019 9:24:00 PM

Silent One, your beautiful comments are treasured. I’m so pleased you loved it for I found the Yalto poetry form to be very challenging, so I’m heartened to know you enjoyed it so. Thank you my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/22/2019 6:13:00 AM

This is beautiful Susan. So nice to read today. Well written! :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/22/2019 10:34:00 AM

Heidi, your beautiful comments brighten my page and my day. Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 9/22/2019 5:32:00 AM

You have certainly tackled this poetry form with zest and emotional ability, Susan. How sad that love could be just a mirage, but I can assure you that there is no mirage in the beautiful content of this poem, my friend. Your ideas always have the mark of creativity. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/22/2019 9:29:00 PM

I am heartened by your heartwarming comments, Paul, and I relish the warmth and insight behind your kind words. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem for I found the Yalto form to be very challenging. I think your amazing creativity has certainly rubbed off on me, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/22/2019 3:57:00 AM

Oh wow my sane sissy! You are still amazing me! Your words gorgeous!;)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/22/2019 9:40:00 PM

I’m so glad I can still amaze an amazing and talented poetess like you, my wonderfully insane sissy. Knowing you enjoyed it makes your sane sissy crazy happy lol! Love and hugs <3

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/22/2019 1:30:00 AM

You do pretty oh so well. Good luck in the contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/22/2019 9:42:00 PM

Thank you for your heartwarming comments, Richard. It’s so nice to see you. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/21/2019 10:10:00 PM

A deep thoughtful verse Susan with a hint of romance. Nice to see you, hope all's well. Tom. Greetings from Turkey, I'm logging in when I can.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/24/2019 8:01:00 AM

Tom, thank you for your uplifting comments and kind concern. I am well but life’s busy whirlwind had kept me from PS too much lately and from you’re wondrous poetry as well. I hope you’re enjoying your trip to Turkey, I bet it’s beautiful there. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/21/2019 7:55:00 PM

The glowing beauty of this fine poetry awes me my dear friend. I have so missed your poetry as of late. This fine gift speaks volumes of your poetry talents and its depths of imagery and immense insights. So classical in its creative depths and superb flow. A fav-- another true gem ..

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/24/2019 7:47:00 PM

Thank you for your gracious comments, Robert. You golden presence never fails to inspire me and your generous appreciation touches me deeply, as does the honor of your fav. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker

Date: 9/21/2019 7:14:00 PM

a delicacy for the reader to absorb with such clarity for the mind to picture...

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/24/2019 7:44:00 PM

I relish the exquisite nature of your comment, Frederic. Thank you for the delicious delight of your nectarous thoughts. Your artistry shines always and is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes, my dear poet.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/21/2019 3:59:00 PM

"twined in love’s filigree," love is there to be visualized, even if left abandon

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/21/2019 5:21:00 PM

Dear Arturo, I’m so sorry I haven’t been to visit you, I haven’t been here much over the last few weeks and months due to life’s busy busy-ness! I relish your beautiful comments and gracious friendship, mon ami. Will be over to visit you! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/21/2019 2:29:00 PM

this is gorgeous Susan, in both imagery and thoughts... love it, good luck in the contest! :) hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/21/2019 5:10:00 PM

Sandra, your presence is a ray of sunshine that truly warms me to my core. Thank you for your precious comments and good luck wishes. I’m so glad you love it, that’s so wonderfully encouraging. Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan