Backfired

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


Susan Ashley
December 30,2017

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Old Buck

Date: 1/21/2018 6:57:00 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

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/22/2018 4:17:00 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

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 1/8/2018 8:37:00 AM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/8/2018 4:00:00 PM

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

Maria Williams

Date: 1/7/2018 12:57:00 AM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/7/2018 10:25:00 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

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/2/2018 11:00:00 AM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/2/2018 5:00:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/31/2017 6:54:00 PM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/31/2017 7:14:00 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

Paul Callus

Date: 12/31/2017 2:32:00 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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/31/2017 7:43:00 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

John Gondolf

Date: 12/31/2017 6:11:00 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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/31/2017 9:18:00 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

Date: 12/31/2017 2:18:00 AM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/31/2017 9:15:00 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

Joseph May

Date: 12/30/2017 10:37:00 PM

Very true Susan...Happy New Year !

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/31/2017 9:13:00 AM

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

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/30/2017 8:21:00 PM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/30/2017 8:31:00 PM

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

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/30/2017 8:07:00 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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/30/2017 8:27:00 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

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/30/2017 3:48:00 PM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/30/2017 9:04:00 PM

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

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 12/30/2017 2:18:00 PM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/30/2017 8:45:00 PM

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

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/30/2017 1:45:00 PM

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

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/30/2017 1:49:00 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