Susan Ashley Poet Sonnet

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Embers Glow In Sunset's Snow

In snowflakes’ sunlit souls - an amber chest,
orange, yellow, blushing red impassion
resplendent ember hues of stained-glass zest,
vivid vibes enliven snow from ashen.

Inspired bliss of shining kiss on pale snow,
with delicate caresses Sol imbued
highlights to saturate the talc aglow
romancing frosted facets’ fiery mood.

Warm spectrum seeps across the crystal white
as sleepy sunbeams stir the embers’ heart,
igniting jewel tones before twilight
frost bitten festival of arctic art.

Illuminated thrills in chills impress
in ruby rapture sunset's snow does dress.


Susan Ashley
December 31,2017


~ Eighth Place ~
Premiere Contest: Embers and Snowflakes
Sponsor: Anthony Slausen

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Sarban Bhattacharya February 14, 2018 at 12:24 PM You deftly used so many images, emotions and metaphors in one poem that it seems incredibly beautiful Susan! Susan Ashley February 14, 2018 at 3:58 PM Sarban, your visit is a delight. Thank you for your beautiful comments. I'm so happy your enjoyed my poem! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Eileen Manassian January 29, 2018 at 10:02 PM I can see why this won and is deserving of congrats. The imagery is simple astounding..."highlights to saturate the talc aglow"...being a prime example. Great choice of words. Congrats. Susan Ashley January 30, 2018 at 11:05 AM It's always such a pleasure to see you here Eileen. Thank you for your generous and lovely comments and your heartwarming congrats. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Gershon Wolf January 24, 2018 at 9:24 PM A sonnet, a lesson In wealth of imagery and alliteration; From a master poetess, Lines infused with inspiration. Thank you! Best wishes! --gw Susan Ashley January 25, 2018 at 3:53 PM Gershon, I am humbled by your truly beautiful comments. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me.. Your kindness and light are dearly appreciated. Warmest wishes to you. ~Susan

Sneha Rv January 20, 2018 at 1:26 AM Ooh this is a stunning Sonnet! I love your imagery as always; there are too many amazing phrases to even mention. So glad this won.. :) Susan Ashley January 20, 2018 at 3:25 PM Sneha, thank you for the delight of your lovely visit and for your heartwarming comments. I truly appreciate your light and kindness. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Jan Allison January 16, 2018 at 5:10 PM beautifully expressed Susan and the picture is so so stunning. my congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Ashley January 16, 2018 at 10:18 PM Thank you Jan for your wonderful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your visits are always such a delight! Warmest wishes ~Susan

Robert Lindley January 12, 2018 at 9:17 PM THIS IS TRULY A GLOWING GEM MY FRIEND. DEFINITELY A SUPERB SONNET!!! A FAV.... Susan Ashley January 13, 2018 at 9:44 PM Hello my dear friend Robert, your wonderful sentiments are deeply appreciated. Thank your for the delight of your visit, your lovely comments and for the fav. Your kindness shines its light on me and I am a grateful recipient. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

John Michaels January 12, 2018 at 5:19 AM An equisite piece, Susan. There are so many thousands of poems about Winter / the snow and it's incredibly challenging to find a new angle, but you've nailed it!! If the photo wasn't attached to the poem, that's the *exact* image conjured by your words. Congratulations on your win! Regards, John. Susan Ashley January 12, 2018 at 7:11 PM John, thank you for your exquisite and heartfelt comments and kind words of congrats.. Your wonderful words uplift me and inspire me to keep reaching for new poetic heights. It pleases me to no end that you enjoyed this write and your sentiments will always be cherished... Warmest wishes ~Susan

Sandra Haight January 9, 2018 at 8:20 AM Such a beautiful Sonnet, Susan. I really liked where you took the theme. Heartfelt congratulations on your nice placement on such a short list of winners! Hugs, Sandra Susan Ashley January 9, 2018 at 6:55 PM Sandra, your kindness shines its beautiful light and I'm so lucky it falls upon me :) Thank you for your truly wonderful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your friendship is lovely and appreciated. Hugs and warmest wishes ~Susan

Rhoda Tripp January 8, 2018 at 6:10 AM Congratulations on your stellar finish in the contest, Susan. Susan Ashley January 8, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you, Rhonda for your heartwarming congrats and delightful comments.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Gondolf January 7, 2018 at 10:21 AM Susan, back to say congrats on your placement for this beautiful sonnet. John Susan Ashley January 7, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you John, for your inspiring support and your heartwarming congrats. Your wonderful warmth and friendship is truly appreciated.. ~Susan

Eve Roper January 7, 2018 at 10:21 AM Congratulations on your win, Susan, beautiful write. Hugs Eve ~`* Susan Ashley January 7, 2018 at 10:35 AM Thank you, Eve for the beautiful warmth of your comments and congrats.. Warmest wishes and hugs to you.. ~Susan

CayCay Godwin January 7, 2018 at 5:18 AM Congratulations! A beautiful poem, Susan. Hugs ... CayCay Susan Ashley January 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM Thank you so much, CayCay for your heartfelt congrats and your lovely comments. Your wonderful warmth enlivens me and is truly appreciated. Hugs and smiles.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit January 6, 2018 at 4:38 PM Congrats Susan for winning this premiere contest! Susan Ashley January 6, 2018 at 7:05 PM Thank you, Vijay for your warmhearted congrats and lovely comments.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier January 6, 2018 at 3:29 PM Surprisingly colourful artwork. Superbly done, Susan. Congrats on your well deserved win. Susan Ashley January 6, 2018 at 7:04 PM I truly appreciate your lovely comments and warmhearted congrats, Line.. Thank you for your lovely visit.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Janice Canerdy January 6, 2018 at 2:52 PM Beautifully descriptive, Susan! Janice Susan Ashley January 6, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you for your lovely comments, Janice. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Probir Gupta January 3, 2018 at 2:26 AM Wonderful imagination ... Great idea ... Enjoyable presentation, Susan ... Good luck with the contest ... Susan Ashley January 3, 2018 at 4:36 PM Probir, your appreciation is cherished and your enjoyment delights me. Thank you for your charming comments and best wishes.. Warmest regards ~Susan

Eve Roper January 2, 2018 at 7:58 PM beautiful imagery, Susan, luck in the contest. Hugs eve Susan Ashley January 3, 2018 at 4:56 PM Your lovely comments and warm wishes are appreciated and held close to my heart, Eve. Thank you.. Kind regards.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing January 2, 2018 at 4:36 PM Oh my Lady, I am simply melting away ;) Simply simply gorgeous! I love it and I fave it... happy fabulous new year my dearest friend Su. Warmest hugs, cutest smiles and sizzle love ~ I hope I'm making laugh... Lol! Susan Ashley January 2, 2018 at 5:25 PM Kina, my lovely and lovable friend, you not only touch my heart but you tickle my funny bone as well, lol! I relish your wonderful words of appreciation and your fave. Thank you for your beautiful comments and the giggles - happy fabulous new year to you as well my effervescent friend. Warmest hugs, cutest smiles and lotsa sizzle love :))) Su - my new nick name:)) I love it!!

Harry Horsman January 2, 2018 at 4:16 PM My favourite form of poetry, sonnets,, and you have written this wonderful poem so well, love it. Susan Ashley January 2, 2018 at 5:18 PM Harry, your appreciation for my sonnet simply thrills me. I relish your kind words especially since I so admire your poetry. I'm delighted you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Gondolf January 1, 2018 at 7:29 PM Susan, your sonnets are always so beautiful and this is no exception. It’s a winner in my book, I love it. All the best. John Susan Ashley January 1, 2018 at 9:01 PM John, your lovely appreciation of my poem is cherished and I thank you for your lovely comments and the poetic friendship you share with me. It delights me to know you enjoyed my poem my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus January 1, 2018 at 4:29 PM What beautiful imagery, Susan! Keats would have been proud of you! Alliteration is an added bonus. I love the accompanying picture, too...so inspiring! ~ Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley January 1, 2018 at 8:51 PM Wow Paul, New Year's Day just greeted me with a smile:) Your generous appreciation delights me beyond measure. Your mention of Keats makes me glow like sunset's snow:)) I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem and the accompanying picture. Thank you for your uplifting and inspiring comments my friend, I truly hold them dear.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Silent One January 1, 2018 at 11:22 AM You really know how to create imagery through your words, and it is always difficult in a sonnet with great meter.. you have achieved that easily...I think this should finish very high in the contest.. Susan Ashley January 1, 2018 at 8:55 PM Thank you for your uplifting and beautiful comments Silent One. I relish the wonderful thoughts you share with me, my friend, and I hold them dear. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit January 1, 2018 at 7:39 AM Your poem is a joy to read..full of delightful imagery..best for a win, Susan. Susan Ashley January 1, 2018 at 8:31 PM Thank you Vijay. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. Your lovely comment is appreciated and held dear. Warmest wishes... ~Susan

John Fleming January 1, 2018 at 3:31 AM If I were the judge of this contest this would be the winning entry right now. Absolutely faultless - perfection personified!! A truly lovely Sonnet, Susan. May I wish you a very happy New Year...let it be a happy and fulfilling one. My very best regards! :) john Susan Ashley January 1, 2018 at 8:30 PM John, thank you for your lovely and generous praise, it's a pity I can't pick you as the judge :) I thank you truly and I relish your wonderful comments. Your expressive thoughts are most appreciated. My very warmest wishes to you for a happy, healthy and inspired new year. Kind regards.. :)) ~Susan

Supraja Kannan January 1, 2018 at 2:45 AM So beautifully written Susan... Reads like a winner... Wish you a very Happy New Year... Susan Ashley January 1, 2018 at 1:52 PM Thank you Supraja for your lovely and encouraging comments. My warmest wishes to you for a happy and inspired new year.. ~Susan

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