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Acquisition of Mortal Knowledge

For the nonce, living soul,

you will breathe in new lessons through our tender tethering

as your seeking thirst is slaked through your skin;

for life's osmosis seeps mortal knowledge not implanted at conception.


Susan Ashley
September 16, 2019


~ Second Place ~
Contest: Arbitrium Divisa 4 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Gregory R. Barden


*An excerpt from: Odyssey Of A Soul; written June 8, 2018*

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/12/2020 8:59:00 AM It seems I was correct that this would do well. Congrats on your high placement. Hugs a Rick. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/13/2020 9:39:00 AM It's so wonderful to receive your return visit, Rick. Indeed, your thoughtful prediction proved to be correct :) I relish your heartwarming presence here and your kind congrats. Thank you, dear friend, and warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan

Juliet Ligon Date: 12/19/2019 7:37:00 PM Interesting read. Congrats! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 1/6/2020 8:39:00 PM Thank you, Juliet, for your wonderful comment and kind congrats. So appreciated! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2019 5:57:00 AM Thank you so much for your participation in my contest, Susan - congratulations on your win! Please forgive the lengthy wait for results. I hope you and yours have a joyous and bountiful holiday season - blessings, my friend! :o) <3 Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 1/6/2020 8:41:00 PM Thank you, Gregory, for the honor of my placement in your contest. Your kind comments, congrats and lovely Holiday wishes are truly appreciated. May this new year bestow many blessings and prosperity upon you, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus Date: 9/28/2019 4:28:00 AM Hi Susan...you are safe in the knowledge that you have the ability to wisely critique your own poems, thus being able to select what lines deserve more than one read; such as in this case...a clever choice! ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend. // paul Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/28/2019 9:14:00 PM Paul, I'm thrilled to know that you thought I chose well for this contest prompt. I am heartened by your heartwarming critique and by your wonderful friendship. Your shining presence here is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/25/2019 9:29:00 AM I believe this should do well. A thoughtful write. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/27/2019 8:18:00 PM Thank you, Richard, for your valued vote of confidence and uplifting comments. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Robertina B. Date: 9/25/2019 7:10:00 AM I absolutely enjoyed your exquisite write, dear friend.. Profound and superb.. Your wonderful talent continues to shine, dear Susan.. This is a fav for me!! Many blessings.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/27/2019 8:17:00 PM My dear friend, Robertina, I relish your appreciation of my poem and your inspiring comments that truly touch my heart. Thank you for your wonderful friendship and for the honor of your fav. Your esteemed presence here always most welcomed. Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

John Hamilton Date: 9/24/2019 9:21:00 PM This is amazing writing Susan, enjoyed thoroughly, so much sad in so few words, now I must look up said origin poem! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/27/2019 8:13:00 PM Thank you, John, for your inspiring comments and heartwarming kindness, both are deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 9/21/2019 7:52:00 PM I so love this poem. Its spiritual depths and imaginative beauty so captivates this old poets heart and mind! A gem of illustrative gleamings and rare insights into life and existence! A fav.. a gift of exceptional poetry.... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/24/2019 4:47:00 PM My dear friend, I relish your appreciation of my poem and your lovely comments touch my heart. Thank you, Robert, for you kind friendship and for the the honor of your fav. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing Date: 9/20/2019 6:41:00 PM Susan such a thoughtful write! The soul seeking the knowledge of its place and purpose in the universe! Have a wonderful weekend my dear poet! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/21/2019 10:12:00 AM Thank you, Wren, your beautiful and insightful comments are a lovely joy to receive. It is always such a pleasure when you visit one of my poems, dear poet and wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior Date: 9/19/2019 3:23:00 PM Way cool sissy...Illum is alive and well...bro bro like...:o) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/19/2019 3:50:00 PM Illum is alive and well and also caught up in an extremely busy whirlwind these last weeks and unable to spend much time here with my fav bro bro, sissy, poets and friends.. oh, and the Unicorns too (you know how touchy they get if you leave them out.. haha!) Thank you for your wonderful visit and heartwarming words my dearest bro bro. Love and hugs always.. your sane sissy, Illum <3

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/17/2019 5:10:00 PM so thoughtful, so profound, Susan. Greg should love this. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/19/2019 3:54:00 PM Oh, I adore your comments and I’m so heartened to know you think so, Andrea. Let’s hope Greg agrees with your valued evaluation of my poem :) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven Date: 9/16/2019 6:07:00 PM Hi Susan, such wonderful words in this excellent write. It is always an honour and a pleasure to drop by and read your words. I think I need to acquire some mortal knowledge and reading from such accomplished poets, here on the soup, which you are surely one, I am sure that I shall. A fav. have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2019 11:37:00 AM My dear friend, your uplifting comments never fail to bring me an abundance of joy. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts and for the honor of your fav, both are truly appreciated. Your mortal and poetic knowledge knows no bounds, my talented friend and your kind friendship and beautiful poetic works continue to inspire me, Mike. Warmest wishes always my.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker Date: 9/16/2019 5:51:00 PM I like the way your mind sees the world, dear poet...like a lighthouse in a storm guiding the reader to port...good luck Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2019 11:28:00 AM I swoon under the spell of your beautifully poetic comments, Frederic. You never cease to amaze with the way your artistic minds works and I truly appreciate being on the receiving end of your precious thoughts. Thank you, dear poet, for gracing my poem with your presence. Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan