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Essence of Endless

Essence of Endless,
inspire my vibrant thunder to sing 
rather than roar
and stir my vivid lightening to strum 
rather than strike -

only Your mercies tame my wild nature;

recycling a raging rain -
evaporating my tempest of tears,

allowing dewy angels’ air 
to breathe new life into the living.


Susan Ashley 
September 2, 2018

Copyright © Susan Ashley | Year Posted 2018

appreciationbeautyintrospectionspiritualupliftingfree verse

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December 28, 2018 at 1:03 PM

I agree that in order to reach an aim and deliver what we want to share, there is no need for thunder & lightning, dear Susan...peaceful serene words can serve us much better! I find both your poem and its title captivating and inspirational. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend. // paul

December 29, 2018 at 6:12 PM

Receiving your deep and meaningful comments is satisfying to my soul, my dear friend, Paul, and knowing that you found my poem to be captivating and inspirational warmly touches my heart. Thank you for your gracious comments that made my day and brought me smiles. Warmest wishes and hugs, my cherished friend.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven

November 4, 2018 at 7:47 AM

Hi Susan, I love the spiritual message in this amazing content. Your gentle heart speaks and the words paint such a beautiful canvas, the thoughts expressed touch the heart of the reader so deeply. Such a wonderful flow of expression. I do love the content Susan. it is such a pleasure to read this piece this early afternoon. Your words sing into the soul. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX. A fave.

November 5, 2018 at 1:56 PM

Dear Mike, your kind sentiments fill my heart with appreciation.. I'm so happy that my poem resonated with you, my friend. Thank you for your inspiring friendship, uplifting comments and for the fave, all of which I hold in truest gratitude. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 26, 2018 at 5:59 PM

Wonderful Poetess, your glorious creativity makes my heart sing.. Your free verse, is certainly a shiny gem.. Rare and beautiful, dear friend.. Many blessings!

September 29, 2018 at 9:34 AM

Robertina, your precious comments and shining presence here is uplifting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your heartwarming and esteemed thoughts with me, dear poetess. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

September 9, 2018 at 12:36 PM

Wow Susan, I love this poem too. Your poetry always inspires me! : )

September 9, 2018 at 3:33 PM

Thank you, Connie, for your lovely visit and uplifting comments.. your friendship and your beautiful poetry inspire me as well, my wonderful friend. I'm so happy that you enjoyed my poem.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker

September 8, 2018 at 7:56 AM

Your words dance on the heart as a butterfly would a nectared flower

September 8, 2018 at 10:03 PM

The beauty of your comments truly melts my heart, Frederic. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me as I hold them in close appreciation. Warmest wishes my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

September 7, 2018 at 10:42 AM

Creative work. Way to go ..Enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

September 7, 2018 at 2:15 PM

Sara, it’s a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for your lovely comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

September 6, 2018 at 7:42 AM

a truly beautiful & heartfelt write here, my friend

September 6, 2018 at 10:16 AM

Jack, it is such a pleasure to hear from you and I truly appreciate your beautiful comments that brighten me this morning. Thank you my wonderful friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina

September 5, 2018 at 11:45 AM

You are truly a gifted poetess my dear friend Susan. Always a pleasure to read your thoughts and words, amazingly beautiful. "To sing rather than to roar" so much meaning to that line...warmest wishes dear friend ~Charlie

September 6, 2018 at 10:14 AM

Oh, my charming friend Charlie, your treasured comments easily lift me to heaven and beyond. Thank you for the beauty of your lovely thoughts, I'm so pleased you found meaning in my words.. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

September 5, 2018 at 7:34 AM

A special piece. It made me sigh.

September 6, 2018 at 10:11 AM

Oh, your comments are so very special to me, Richard. Thank you for the uplifting beauty of your precious thoughts. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

September 4, 2018 at 10:59 AM

"Endless" are God's blessings and Grace.. infinite is His assistance.. We pray in humility for a few, He grants us with plenty, in grace.. a great spiritual piece of soul that goes deep into the heart and to my FAV. list.. always an immense pleasure to read your refined and unique poetry dear Susan. My deepest regards. My love and hugs. Be blessed always.

September 6, 2018 at 10:10 AM

Through God's blessings and Grace, I have found in friendship with you, dear Besma, a sister in heart and spirit. I am elated by this and cherish your insightful, meaningful and beautiful thoughts and feelings. Your comments uplift me effortlessly and I thank you from the depths of my being for your unique light, you are a luminary of endless inspiration. Thank you, my dear friend, for your lovely comments and the fav. My warmest wishes, esteem and love to you always.. ~Susan

September 3, 2018 at 6:41 PM

Your poem calms the senses and brings new meaning of life. My compliments!

September 3, 2018 at 8:41 PM

It’s such a pleasure to hear from you, Ralph. Thank you for sharing your precious comments with me, I’m pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

September 3, 2018 at 2:14 PM

---Wish I could, my dear...LOL. You ask for the near-impossible, dear Poetess--- to extend the boundaries, the horizons of mere human ability...Then again, one can (and we must!) dream. :) gw

September 5, 2018 at 8:12 PM

My dear friend, Gershon, I don't think it is asking for the near-impossible to seek a higher level of compassionate, empathetic thinking and action. To be inspired to elevate feelings of empathy for others is to first be inspired to cultivate enlightened consciousness and forgiveness within oneself.. Thank you for the pleasure of your thoughtful and meaningful comments, my wonderful friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM

Absolutely amazing Susan, the boundaries of your talents are most certainly endless, beautifully written and an inspirational piece. :))

September 3, 2018 at 11:57 AM

Thank you Roy, my wonderful friend, for the kindness of your heartwarming comments. It touches me to know you enjoyed my poem. Your presence is uplifting. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 3, 2018 at 8:50 AM

I confidently and fully agree with all the replies given below and will add this. It is a great blessing for me to be able to call you dear friend and also write with you. An honor you so generously bestow upon me. I am forever grateful. Both the title and the very expressive, sincere heart sent words in this glowing jewel are clear evidence of a pure and immensely talented person and poetess.. A fav...

September 3, 2018 at 12:03 PM

The wondrous blessings of our friendship are mutual, dear Robert. Thank you for the kindness of your inspiring and uplifting comments and for the fav. Your generous spirit touches my heart and I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

September 2, 2018 at 6:05 PM

wow, this is amazing, Susan. I like Vijay's adjective for it tender!! And Arturo's comment that it's a spiritual message. Truly beautiful.

September 3, 2018 at 12:05 PM

Thank you Andrea for your lovely appreciation for my poem. Your heartwarming comments are uplifting. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 2, 2018 at 5:26 PM

It's got a beautiful spiritual message... a pure delight to read...Lovely Susan...All the best my friend

September 5, 2018 at 1:11 PM

It is always a pleasure to read your lovely comments, dear Arturo. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem. Your kindness adds a warm luster to my write and I thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts with me, mon ami. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 2, 2018 at 2:58 PM

How tender is this poetry! Words of endless stature adorn your lovely poem, Susan. Excellent, indeed!

September 5, 2018 at 1:09 PM

Vijay, it is always a pleasure to read your lovely comments. Your kindness adds a warm shine to my poem and I thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 2, 2018 at 2:06 PM

Excellent Susan! Powerful :)

September 3, 2018 at 12:07 PM

Thank you Heidi for your wonderful comments and heartwarming kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

September 2, 2018 at 1:13 PM

Inspire-Yes!...vibrant thunder-Yes!...and vivid lightning -YES!!!... Hey, my Twis Sis you never miss...Wicked poetry...love & lightning...and a Fav...Wicked Warrior lol

September 5, 2018 at 7:46 PM

Thank you for your inspiring, vibrant and vivid comments my dear twisted triplet! Your wicked thoughts are so lovely and truly appreciated. I appreciate the kindness of your words, the fav, but most of all, you, Wicked Warrior.. lol! Warmest wishes always.. Twis Sis :)

September 2, 2018 at 10:35 AM

This, and the previous piece, make for a very artfully rendered work of self-reflection, an excellent set (if it is a set, I don't know yet whether there are more to follow). Great subtlety and restraint, but also great depth and consequence. Excellent. Faves, both.

September 3, 2018 at 9:27 PM

Your’s is high praise indeed, Lawrence, and I appreciate your keen insight. Yes, like a set, this piece and the poem, A Tempest Of Tears, are related in a shared theme and from a common vein of inspiration but they also stand alone in their thought and message as well. Your esteemed comments add value and luster to my poetic verses. Thank you for your kind words and for the fave as well, my friend.. warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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