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Flair of ink spilling sweet cloudbursts of thought flare billows of young imagination - daydreamers ride the mind of story-time using wands of enchantment penning worlds Susan Ashley November 28, 2020 ~ Third Place ~ Contest: Double Tetractys 6 Sponsor: Eve Roper Picture # 1 Poetry Soup Syllable Counter Per Line: 1 2 3 4 10 10 4 3 2 1 Total # Syllables: 40

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Joseph May

Date: 8/25/2022 1:17:00 AM

The imagination swirls to enchanted places, Wonderful write Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2022 7:36:00 AM

Indeed it does! Thank you, Joseph, for your wonderful visit and uplifting comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/7/2021 7:20:00 PM

Susan, this is such a wonderful depiction of the beauty and magic of imagination, writing and daydreams. The photograph is 'picture perfect,' too. :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/7/2021 7:57:00 PM

Dear Evelyn, your wonderful visit is truly appreciated. Thank you for sharing in the imagination of this poem with me. Your lovely comments are treasured, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/19/2021 1:40:00 AM

Definitely a new "fav" of mine. Well crafted sending my imagination soaring.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/21/2021 5:31:00 PM

It is such a delight to know that your imagination is soaring, M. L., as now, yours soars with mine! The wonders of poetry shared between poets is a beautiful thing, my friend. Thank you, dear M. L. for your lovely comments and for the high honor of your fav. Both are sincerely appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Supraja Kannan

Date: 12/22/2020 4:14:00 AM

This is so beautifully written, Susan... Great imagery... I enjoyed it and congratulations on your win...

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2020 7:12:00 PM

Thank you, Supraja. Your lovely comments and kind congrats are held in my deepest appreciation. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/16/2020 6:41:00 PM

Susan, you are truly the Leonardo da Vinci of poetry. Every letter is written with such precision to paint the perfect masterpiece. A definite save to read again. Wishing you a wonderful week :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/17/2020 9:01:00 AM

I am humbled by your beautiful comments, Angie, and I am honored to share in this lovely poetic fellowship with you. Thank you for bringing your inspiring presence to my poem's page and to my heart, as well. Your save of my poem is truly appreciated, dear poetess. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/16/2020 7:41:00 AM

Lovely Poem Susan - and I see you won, of course you would, with such an astounding write - a well penned tectractys my dear poetry sister - I hope we both get old and grey and still communicate on Poetry soup. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/16/2020 7:11:00 PM

Aw, I love your image of us, as two old gray-heads, sitting at our desks with our tea, composing poems and admiring each other's pen through our comments, communications and friendship from across the many many miles.. it is as I imagine it to be, as well, Jennifer. Thank you for your lovely comments and for sharing your beautiful heart with me, my sweet poetry sister. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/14/2020 10:18:00 AM

I can see why this got so many comments, so many juicy phrases to savor, I think I like 'billows of imagination' the most (ties in so well with the picture) Many congrats on your well earned win, Susan~

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/15/2020 6:16:00 PM

Dear Michelle, your precious comments make my day! Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts with me and for your heartwarming congrats. You are so very uplifting. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/8/2020 9:22:00 AM

I love your choice of words, Susan; some phrases more powerful than others. I also like your interpretation of this picture prompt, not just describing at face value, but reaching outside the box. Well done & congratulations. ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/9/2020 4:59:00 PM

Dear Paul, your comments and congrats are an enchantment that never fails to be an uplifting delight. Thank you for the golden charm your presence brings to my poetry page and for the value your luster adds to my poetic experience. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my interpretation!:)) I am ever inspired by you, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Peter Dome

Date: 12/7/2020 3:25:00 PM

Excellent Love this. well done.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 6:40:00 PM

Peter, thank your for your wonderful comments. I am inspired to know you enjoyed my poem. Your lovely visit is truly appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/7/2020 2:25:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. You made the old picture come to life. Enjoy your win with blessings...........

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:29:00 PM

Thank you, Paula, for your beautiful comments. Your wonderful presence warms my heart, dear friend, as does your kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/7/2020 2:21:00 PM

Congrats. I always loved this one.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:26:00 PM

I relish heartwarming congrats, Andrea. Thank you for your return visit, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/7/2020 8:50:00 AM

I love the "...cloudbursts of thought..." Susan. Well, I really like each line of this beautiful write! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:16:00 PM

Dear Linda, your beautiful comments and your kind congrats are lovely to receive. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the imagery of "...cloudbursts of thought..." Your thoughtful words bring a heartwarming smile.. Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/7/2020 4:46:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, Beata. Your gracious visit and heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes and God bless you too.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/7/2020 3:10:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful win, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:09:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Your gracious visit and heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/6/2020 9:59:00 PM

Returning your congratulations for your win in Eve's contest. Your poem is fantastic. ~~

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:07:00 PM

Victor, your beautiful comments and heartwarming congrats are treasured. Thank you, dear friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Elaine George

Date: 12/6/2020 2:02:00 PM

Congrats on your win, dear Susan. Beautiful words and picture. ~ Elaine

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:05:00 PM

Dear Elaine, I relish the honor of your lovely comments and your heartwarming congrats. Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/6/2020 10:20:00 AM

My rhyme time friend - your magnificent pen has captured the flight of "daydreamers" in genius with no end! Love the double entendre of "flair" and "flare" this sends my mind in spinning trends of fantasy! Your creativity just wends its way into new worlds of words and images that transcend! May I commend my congratulations to your dear heart along with blessings dearest friend! A definite fav!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/7/2020 2:01:00 PM

My rhyme time friend, it's wondrous to know that your beautiful mind was sent into pinwheels of fantasy. Your rich, textured and truly amazing comments are works of art to be cherished in the treasure trove of my heart, where all you other thoughtful gems reside.. Thank you, dearest Sam, for the heartwarming feelings your shining friendship brings and for the great honor of your fav. Warmest wishes to you with armfuls of Holiday hugs too.. ~Susan

Jan Allison

Date: 12/5/2020 4:53:00 PM

I love the interpretation of the image especially "cloudbursts of thought flare young billows of imagination" many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/5/2020 7:53:00 PM

Your beautiful comments warm my heart and your kind congrats are so lovely to receive, Jan. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem and I relish knowing that you especially liked that line.. I rather like of that particular verse too :)) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Howard Kerr

Date: 12/5/2020 10:48:00 AM

Susan, Yours is a vista of divine images that caress the eyes and senses. I would like to congratulate you on this masterpiece and winning placement. Your thoughts on my submission are of immense value to me. They are cherished. Howard

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/5/2020 7:48:00 PM

Dear Howard, your comments are as delightful as they are generous. Thank your for sharing your precious thoughts with me and for your kind congrats. Both are held in my truest appreciation. Your poem "Granddad Join Us" is so beautiful and I agree with your thoughtful note about a loving parent's having a shroud that radiates good will, and a wonderful Granddad certainly enhances its shine. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joanna Feltham

Date: 12/5/2020 1:14:00 AM

I would love to know what the children are doing, so deep in thought. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/5/2020 10:20:00 AM

Dear Joanna, I see them as writing a creative story or poetry from their hearts' imagination.. Your lovely comments are a joy to receive. Thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/4/2020 11:59:00 PM

Beautiful! Congrats on your win!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/5/2020 10:16:00 AM

Unseeking Seeker, your lovely comment is a joy to receive. Thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2020 10:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning placement, Susan. Thank you for participating in the contest. Hugs Eve

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/5/2020 10:15:00 AM

Thank you, Eve, for the honor of my poem's placement in your contest. It's wonderful to be listed among such gifted poet's. Your kind sponsorship and heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/3/2020 10:48:00 AM

A really special write, I love your pic and the words you chose to depict the scene are lovingly and beautifully portrayed. Hugs and blessings Susan, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/4/2020 6:51:00 PM

My dear friend, your beautiful comments always touch my heart in such a special way. I cherish your warm lovely thoughts, a reflection of your wondrous soul. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Thank you, Jennifer, for the embrace of your shining friendship. You inspire me, my sweet poetry sister. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Frances Schiavina

Date: 12/3/2020 6:29:00 AM

Beautiful well written reflection on the magic of words,

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/4/2020 6:46:00 PM

Frances, your lovely comments are a joy to receive. Thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful thoughts. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/3/2020 4:53:00 AM

Susan your beautiful magical words are beyond the reach of my imagination!... So lovely. I liked 'Daydreamers ride the mind of story-time'. Have a blessed beautiful day. Hugs ~ Ani

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/4/2020 6:44:00 PM

Dear Ani, your beautiful comments send my spirit soaring on wings of elation. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you, my wonderful friend, for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan