Epiphany

The first crystal drop
of realization
shatters your glassy surface

and radiates the idea outward
in reflective ripples 
growing concentric circles 
with the newness 
of being thought of 
for the very first time

one drop 
follows another 
in a thoughtful cascade
and a thrilling commingling 
of contemplative resonance
skimfully intersects 
on a liquescent wavelength 

…like a collection of Chinese linking rings 
smoothly passing through each other…

exchanging enchantment 
casting their own brand of magic
in lucid fluidity 
across the suffused surface
of your soulful depths

that in this pearl
of a moment
revels 
in revealing 
the answers you seek.


Susan Ashley 
July 28, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Bangalee Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 5:01 AM
the great writing
Ashley Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 9:17 PM
Thank you, Maytab. My spirit soars on your uplifting comment. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Raven Avatar
November 18, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Hi Susan, this poem is an epiphany in its own right. How I love to swim within your wonderful, poetic words. This is a most creative write, singing in the heart of its own wonder. You create such beautiful poetic jewels Susan. Another fave, Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Ashley Avatar
November 18, 2018 at 9:04 PM
My dear friend, I am so happy you enjoyed my poem. Your beautiful comments and your fave are deeply appreciated. Thank you for you treasured thoughts and for your friendship, Mike. Have a wonderful Monday and warmest wishes my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
Breidenthal Avatar
November 15, 2018 at 7:09 PM
This is an epic poem! I love it! =) I believe I have read this one before, however, you wrote this amazingly nevertheless! Have a swell Thanksgiving -JWE
Ashley Avatar
November 16, 2018 at 8:55 AM
Thank you, J.W., your gracious return visit and your generous and heartwarming comments are an honor and a pleasure to receive. I relish your lovely thoughts. Happy Thanksgivings to you and yours as well my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Wolf Avatar
August 20, 2018 at 12:47 PM
OMG. This is transcendent genius, Susan! An instant fave, forever. Blessings, Gershon
Ashley Avatar
August 21, 2018 at 12:53 PM
I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem, my dear friend, Gershon. Your lovely response and your fave are truly appreciated and I thank you for sharing your precious thoughts. You always bring joy and smiles. Warmest wishes my kindhearted friend.. ~Susan
Breidenthal Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 4:02 AM
Love the title and the poetry that you have unveiled so marvelously. A true masterpiece! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 8:58 PM
JW, your visit is such a delight and I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Your warm and wonderful comments are so uplifting and truly appreciated. Thank you so much my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 5:52 PM
Oh I really want an epiphany like this, Susan. I just love how you wrote so poetically about having one!!
Ashley Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 8:54 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Your comments are so uplifting and very appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Deo Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 1:43 PM
I sense the depth & the enhancing of The Consciousness of the Universe, because of your Awareness. thanks so much, Susan. shalom, shalom
Ashley Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Thank you Anil and likewise my friend. You are a very kindhearted and soulful person. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Deo Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 5:59 PM
Meditative and well-penned. Did you mean to deploy 'REALISATION' in its fullest material and spiritual senses? shalom, shalom & thanks Susan
Ashley Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM
Dear Anil, I believe 'realization' happens in the cellular, cognitive and spiritual realms of our being - provided we are open to accessing this awareness through cultivation of deep connections to our inner self and God. Our soul (as a conduit of divinity) does possess the gift of wisdom if we have Faith and Trust to look within.. Thank you so much for your much appreciated return visit, your question is beautiful.. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 5:28 PM
Ah, I recall the magic moments, Susan. Thank you for reawakening them within me. Marvelous poesy! Best always, Gershon
Ashley Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 7:39 PM
Indeed, my dear friend, Gershon, magic moments they are.. and hopefully, occasionally, we're still having them..lol! Thank you for your wonderful comments and for the smile that seems to form whenever I read your lovely thoughts.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Deo Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 12:26 PM
this poem conveys calm assurance, security, or peace of God. thanks Susan. Anil
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 5:01 PM
Indeed, Anil.. thank you for your beautifully insightful comments and for the delight of your visit. It is a blessed moment when you receive a revelation.. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan :)
Horsman Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 2:43 PM
such awareness i take from this wonderful creation..love the shape too.
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 5:03 PM
Indeed, expansion of awareness is a beautiful thing, as are your precious thoughts, Harry. Thank you for your insightful comments and your kind visit.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Krampe Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 7:35 AM
Your poem shimmers. So much wisdom. Love it.
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 4:19 PM
Thank you Agnes, for the wonderful delight of your visit and for your beautiful and inspiring comments. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Krutsinger Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Your poems are always so mightily done, they are not really poems, but Susanmasterpieces, and I think they deserve their type. This one beautifully flows down the page in a slow, methodically haunting way. I am going to run look up skimfully right now. I truly had never heard that one. It's like you are teaching me vocabulary too.
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Thank you my dear friend, Caren, for you glowing comments.. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem.. I did take poetic license with the word ‘skimfully’ to give the line a light feeling of exhilaration... I cherish your lovely thoughts as I do your wonderful poetry.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Trifiatis Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 1:57 PM
A sparkling diamond necklace of verses dearest, Susan! Superb!
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Thank you dear Demetrios, for your sparkling comments that are held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Onclaud Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 1:54 PM
the depth and radiance of your words allow me to do my own reflection, susan... i like this!..huggs
Ashley Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 5:34 PM
Nette, thank you for your beautifully insightful comments and for the delight of your visit. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 1:23 PM
Wonderfully reflective and deeply spiritual in tone, message and heart of this superbly crafted and inspired poem my dear friend. So good that I read it three times.. A fav.....a shining jewel of wisdom and deep enlightenment
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:58 PM
Thank you Robert, for your wonderful comments. Your lovely thoughts are cherished and the fav is truly appreciated. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes my dear friend.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 12:50 PM
A flash of insightful revelation, described in beautiful poetic words. Captivating free verse sprinkled with unobtrusive alliteration, Susan. Sometimes it's amazing how things all of a sudden fall in place and start to make sense! ~ Warm regards, my friend...paul
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:51 PM
Your beautiful comments fill me with elation, Paul. I’m so pleased I was able to captivate you with my free verse.. your wonderful thoughts are cherished my dear friend.. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan
Pandit Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 7:11 AM
This poem is a manifestation of your creativity and command of precious words..well done, Susan.
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Vijay, I'm elated by your beautiful comments and it pleases me to know that you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your heartwarming kindness which inspires me to reach ever higher.. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan
Cunningham Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 2:48 AM
Beautiful write Susan, we endeavour to find meaning to things and sometimes we suceed and yes it becomes a precious moment,an awakening.
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 3:01 PM
Indeed, Tom. Thank you for your meaningful and insightful comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Your kindness is heartwarming my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Blown Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 11:53 PM
nice write...meditate with me : )
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 10:57 AM
Sand, I'll join you on liquescent wavelengths.. :) Thank you for your kind comments and the delight of your visit.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Nicole Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 11:29 PM
Moments in life have a ripple effect. Words spoken, actions- whether good or bad. With patience, the answers we seek are revealed. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 10:55 AM
Indeed, Brandy, patience and an open heart are the key.. Thank you for your beautifully insightful comments. It is always my wonderful pleasure to hear from you and receive your kind words. Warmest wishes my lovely friend.. ~Susan
Poteet Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 10:01 PM
What a lovely thought and well-written to boot. I remember going through a stage, in which I found myself amazed at understanding many things that I had learned by repetition - rote took on reality and knowledge became wisdom.
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Thank you for your meaningful and insightful comments, Reason. I, too, remember going through that stage - it stills happens but not as often - but its an amazing feeling. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Your heartwarming kindness is truly appreciated my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Vaso Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 9:44 PM
Very beautiful verse, filled with wise words! :)
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Thank you Arthur, for the wonderful delight of your visit and for your beautiful and inspiring comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Rose  Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 8:38 PM
Souls have such great depth. At times they take us into a journey of magic / fluidity. I can see yours has been dipped in inspiration and Charisma . Thank you for sharing your lovely poem tonight, Susan
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Pixie, your beautiful comments fill me with joy and it pleases me to know that you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for the gift of your kindness which inspires me to reach ever higher.. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 8:00 PM
This is such a beautiful reflective piece Susan. If we trusted ourselves to go within we would find all the answers we seek. Enlightening! : )
Ashley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 10:31 AM
Indeed, Connie, we need to have greater trust in His voice which stirs within us.. Thank you for your beautifully insightful comments. It is always my wonderful pleasure to hear from you and receive your kind words. Warmest wishes my lovely friend.. ~Susan
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