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Written: July 19, 2017

~ Second Place ~

Contest: A July Etheree Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

*Included in PoetrySoup's anthology, Reflections on the Important Things, published on November 15, 2023

Gossiping With Zephyrs

Green!
Alive
on tall grass,
blithe, lithe, limber,
swaying long and lean
in their beachy masses.
The deadpan sand eavesdrops as
breezes wave blades like silk banners.
Whispers whir with emerald voices;
long-winded grass gossiping with zephyrs.

Copyright © Susan Ashley | Year Posted 2017

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August 3, 2023 at 2:27 AM

It was a pleasure coming back to read this delightful poem once again, Susan. I confirm my original comments and at the same time realize that it is even richer than I remembered it! ~ Congratulations on your worthy podium finish. Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul

August 3, 2023 at 7:50 AM

Dear Paul, through the magic of a more experienced pen and a tweak or two of re-editing this poem has grown like the July beach grass that inspires me. Your return visit and heartwarming congrats inspire me too! So glad to see you my friend. I hope the large clump of reeds behind your back window continues to thrive! Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

August 2, 2023 at 2:25 PM

I love how evocative of the beach marshes this feels, especially 'blithe lithe limber' and 'emerald voices' - congratulations on your win~

August 2, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Dear Michelle, indeed, it was one of my many visits to an Audubon trail along a beach marsh that inspired this poem. I relish the ocean and the beach marshes in my area and wanted to capture the tranquil spirit and joy of this special place in this piece. Thank you for gracing my poem with your lovely presence. Your precious thoughts and kind congrats are both truly appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

July 29, 2023 at 12:20 PM

Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara

July 29, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Dear Sara, thank you. I appreciate your kind congrats and wonderful visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Christuraj Alex

July 29, 2023 at 12:28 AM

"The deadpan sand eavesdrops" - each image is beautiful. Congratulations!

July 29, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Dear Christuraj, thank you for both your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. Your visit is a delight! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

July 28, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Such creative imagery! Fantastic! Congrats on your win, Susan! Blessings, Kim M

July 28, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Dear Kim, thank you for both your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. Your visit is a delight! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

July 28, 2023 at 10:46 AM

Beautiful and creative imagery. I nearly placed it as a tie with first. Anyway. Love this one. Congrats on the win.

July 28, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Dear Andrea, thank for the honor of my poem’s placement in your wonderful contest. So many great etherees! Your comments and heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

July 28, 2023 at 5:18 AM

Such a nice July mix of imagery! Congratulations, Susan!

July 28, 2023 at 7:10 AM

Dear Kim, thank you for both your wonderful comment and kind congrats! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

July 27, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Very effective use of personification! CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Susan! Janice

July 28, 2023 at 7:10 AM

Dear Janice, thank you for both your wonderful comment and kind congrats! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

July 27, 2023 at 5:03 PM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, I was absolutely delighted to see this on the winners list. Congratulations poetry sis! Have missed you! This poem is like having a conversation with summer in all its "blithe, lithe"...leanness. Just am in awe of "deadpan sand eavesdrops." Your poetic spirit soars in every image! You leave me speechless and so grateful to read your wondrous poetry. Sending you blessings on emerald whispers of summer joy, dear friend!

July 28, 2023 at 7:20 AM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, I am lifted to beyond the July cumulus on the elation and gratitude of receiving your inspiring comments! You never fail to bring the sunshine to my page and to my heart, my dear poetry sis. I have missed you too and your amazing poems! I hope to have more time coming up to get caught up with reading your poetic gems! Thank you, sweet Sam, for the beauty of your thoughts. Our spirits soar together through skies of creative realms. Warmest wishes sent on the whispers of playful zephyrs. ~Susan

March 24, 2020 at 10:49 PM

How I love the beach and I love your poetry Susan, so this is a match made in heaven! I was smiling at "blithe, lithe, limber", smelling sea salt at "air swishing through their lively blades", but was hanging ten when I read "long-winded grass gossiping with zephyrs." Pure poetic pleasure, my dear friend!

March 26, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Oh, how I love the beach grass and their mesmerizing sway, John. Thank you for sharing your precious feelings with me about your love for the beach. I too, have had a love affair with the beach since my earliest recollections.. my Dad and I are born beach bums! I'm so pleased to know you were smiling at "blithe, lithe, limber", as your beautiful comments had me smiling as well! :)) I have 2 other Etherees about the beach too; 'Alabaster Wings' and 'Aqua Appeal' that may appeal to you also, dear poet. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

December 17, 2017 at 4:53 AM

I love the image you projected with this lovely Etheree, Susan. One can see and feel the movement of the personified grass in collaboration with the wind. This reminds me of a large clump of reeds which there is behind my back window! ~ Warm regards // paul

December 17, 2017 at 1:01 PM

Paul, I love the seashore and this was written after a walk on the beach on a beautiful July day with my husband, Bill. I have a few Etherees that reflect our times at the beach :) Your visit and comments are sunny and delightful like that summer day and I'm glad we share a warm regard for reeds and beach grass :) Thank you and warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Pandita Sietesantos

October 26, 2017 at 4:05 PM

Oh my dear Susan, what a beautiful piece this is in form, flow, and imagery! Outstanding, my friend as only you could have penned it! Love it! Hugs and love. Pandita

October 26, 2017 at 6:50 PM

My dear friend Pandita, I receive your beautiful comment with much joy and appreciation. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem, and your wonderfully kind words have put a smile on my face this evening. Thank you for your lovely friendship... Hugs and love to you always.. ~Susan

September 19, 2017 at 3:56 PM

Beautiful imagery, Susan! Blithe, lithe, limber and emerald voices are especially great. But that last line with the grass gossiping with zephyrs is just a stunner - vivid, whimsical and inspired! This and your sunset swims to shore in Fire-Water Dance are two of my fav lines on Soup :)

September 19, 2017 at 7:31 PM

Thank you Bernard for your glowing comment and you kind visit. Your appreciation for my poem is really heartwarming to me especially when you pointed out that two of your fav lines on Soup are the last lines of this poem and Fire-Water Dance.., I'm speechless.., but smiling with joy! Thank you my friend so very much for touching me with your kindnes :)

July 21, 2017 at 5:00 AM

One of the best Etheree, I have read.. Excellent.. Great imagery

July 21, 2017 at 7:58 PM

Hi Silent One, thank you for your very kind comment :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 19, 2017 at 12:40 PM

I love this :)

July 19, 2017 at 12:54 PM

Thank you Maureen. I appreciate your kind comment :)

July 19, 2017 at 12:27 PM

This is "cute" Susan. I really love that last line:)

July 19, 2017 at 12:36 PM

Thank you Daniel. I appreciate your kind words and wonderful visit :)

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