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Backfired

a home without impassioned fire in the hearth ~ 
       leaves one with a cold heart


Susan Ashley
December 30,2017

Copyright © Susan Ashley | Year Posted 2017

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January 21, 2018 at 6:57 PM

Susan: You might want to include that one as a "Quote". I'm quite sure no one has said it better before. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

January 22, 2018 at 4:17 PM

Thank you Old buck for the delight of your visit and your uplifting comments. I appreciate the way you've brightened my day with your light of kindness. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

January 8, 2018 at 8:37 AM

An awesome monoku that says so much using few words…much truth depicted here! Enjoyed Susan!~Che :)

January 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Thank you Cheryl, your lovely comments are wonderful to receive and your visit is a pure delight. Glad you enjoyed! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

January 7, 2018 at 12:57 AM

What a heart warming Monoku Susan my dear friend, certainly warmed my heart. You excel.....Maria xxx

January 7, 2018 at 10:25 AM

My dear sweet friend Maria, your lovely visit delights me. Thank you for your beautiful and uplifting comments that inspire me to continue to reach higher. Reading your enthralling poetry inspirits me and I truly appreciate your elegant talent and friendship. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

January 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM

Truth here. Much said in one line! Nicely done.

January 2, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Rhonda, your lovely comment and visit delights me. Your presence on my page is wonderful. Thank you my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

December 31, 2017 at 6:54 PM

Awesome, Susan. Did you do this for the "fire" theme?

December 31, 2017 at 7:14 PM

I was inspired by the contest themes Andrea and I wrote a few (not all posted yet), but I actually entered a water themed monoku 'Water View' for the contest. Thank you for your lovely comment dear friend. My warmest wishes to you and those you love for a happy, healthy and inspired new year.. ~Susan

December 31, 2017 at 2:32 PM

Hi Susan...I presume this monkou was also inspired by the monoku3 contest. Not water, but fire this time round. Clever use of the all in one hearth/heart, and the message that it delivers. ~ Warm regards // paul

December 31, 2017 at 7:43 PM

Yes Paul, this was inspired by the monoku 3 contest, I wrote a few actually (not posted yet).. it was a toss up between this and 'Water View' for the contest entry. I relish your wonderful comments and hold them dear, you inspire me always my friend.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

December 31, 2017 at 6:11 AM

Susan, so very well said. May the home fires remain burning an our hearts be warm forever. Happy new year my dear poetic friend, may 2018 be the best ever! John

December 31, 2017 at 9:18 AM

Thank you John for your lovely comments. Your words are appreciated and held dear.. My warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and inspired New Year, my dear and talented friend.. ~Susan

Demetrios Trifiatis

December 31, 2017 at 2:18 AM

True! Let us keep the fire burning dear, Susan so our hearts stay forever warm. Happy New Year!

December 31, 2017 at 9:15 AM

Thank you Demetrios for your lovely and warmhearted sentiments. It's always a delight when you visit. Your words are appreciated and held close to my heart.. Happy New Year! ~Susan

December 30, 2017 at 10:37 PM

Very true Susan...Happy New Year !

December 31, 2017 at 9:13 AM

Thank you Joseph for your lovely comment. Warmest wishes for a Happy New Year! ~Susan

December 30, 2017 at 8:21 PM

Very good Susan, best wishes in the New Year...

December 30, 2017 at 8:31 PM

Thank you Charlie for your wonderful words. Warmest wishes to you for a happy, healthy and inspired New Year.. ~Susan

December 30, 2017 at 8:07 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhh, so homey and you make an excellent point that is so very true. This one is much more 'grounded in reality' than mine, I truly like it, Susan. I looked this morn for new poems from you, glad I checked again tonight. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

December 30, 2017 at 8:27 PM

Thank you so much lovely lady for your beautiful comments. It delights me that you enjoyed it.. I've been wondering all day if I should enter this one in the contest instead of my other monoku 'Water View'.. I could switch them.. what do you think? Hugs and love.. ~Susan

December 30, 2017 at 3:48 PM

wow so many meanings in this wonderful one liner, happy new year Susan..

December 30, 2017 at 9:04 PM

Thank you for you your insightful comments. Your visits delight me.. Warmest wishes for a happy new year, Harry.. ~Susan

Dale Gregory Cozart

December 30, 2017 at 2:18 PM

Profound. Sounds Confucian or maybe of Japanese poetry. Nicely done indeed!

December 30, 2017 at 8:45 PM

Thank you for your thoughtful and awesome comments Dale. Truly appreciate your visit.. ~Susan

December 30, 2017 at 1:45 PM

And feet too...Nice Monoku... my aquamarine girl...Keep them coming...All the best my friend

December 30, 2017 at 1:49 PM

Lol!! Very true my dear friend Arturo. Thank you for your lovely and humorous comment, cold feet are not very heartwarming.. :) All the best to you my wonderful mon ami.. Warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

December 30, 2017 at 12:57 PM

Lovely..well written, Susan..Brings forth longing of much beloved warm home...best for a win.

December 30, 2017 at 1:50 PM

Thank you Vijay for your insightful and wonderful comments and encouragement. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

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