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Haiku - Late September

oak’s coy hint of red 
blushes shy leaves midst the green -
sunset steals day’s warmth

goldenrod plumes nod
as twilight shows off the stars - 
the fire pit crackles


Susan Ashley
September 24, 2019

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JCB Brul

Date: 11/13/2020 5:58:00 PM

Spectacular imagery dear Susan.. You created a masterpiece painting that is unforgettable..Straight to my fave lists.. More power on your sublime ink...

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/14/2020 7:09:00 PM

Thank you, dear JCB, for your beautiful comments and for the high honor of your fave. I cherish the elation of both. Your shining presence heartens and inspires me, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 5/7/2020 8:54:00 AM

Late September / early October is my favorite time of year to be outdoors. Nature is closing up shop but still open for business: colors changing, the air is crisp, the days are still long, the skies are beautiful. Ah, your haiku pair has brought me back to some happy memories. I can almost smell the campfire and hear the crickets. "Sunset steals day’s warmth", indeed! Love this, my poetry friend! ~ John

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/9/2020 11:42:00 AM

Indeed, John! The Fall is my favorite time of the year, as well! The colors, harvests, flowers, foliage, crisp air, deep blue skies, ever inspire me, as does the insightful beauty of your comments, which are held in my truest appreciation. I'm glad my poem brought back some happy memories for you :)) Thank you for being such a wonderful poetry friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 10/10/2019 1:18:00 PM

"Perfect shy twilight, Susan", Kurt said, extending his hands to the fire)

Kurt Ravidas
Date: 10/10/2019 4:14:00 PM

Mmm, yummy :3

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/10/2019 1:28:00 PM

Ah, my dear friend, in finding your presence here, I always find a smile as well. "Such a perfect comment, Kurt", Susan said, as she handed him the marsh mellows on a stick.. "there's nothing sweeter than roasted marsh mellows except maybe your poetry," she added... I will catch up with your lustrous poetry one of these days... but very busy with life's curve balls lately.. Thank you, Kurt, for your awesome and uplifting visit :)) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/27/2019 1:25:00 AM

This would have been great even by itself, Susan. "goldenrod plumes nod as twilight shows off the stars - the fire pit crackles" Your imagery sparkles and crackles!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 9:04:00 PM

Caren, you really know how to make a girl feel appreciated! Thank you, my inspiring friend, for your uplifting comments and for your heartwarming kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/26/2019 4:30:00 PM

That first line, 'oak's coy hint of red' -- magnifique! I want to brand it into the dendrites of the haiku-compartment of my brain, where it will be etched permanently and serve as a beacon of brightest illumination to guide me on the path of poignantly penned future 'kus.' Warmest wishes always, Gershon (P.S. Press one if you think this was a positive comment. Press two if you think it was neutral. Press three... LOL). Cheers, gw

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/2/2019 1:23:00 PM

Ah! I finally succeeded in firing up your dendrites, I see. ~ Neuro-Nut

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 9:01:00 PM

Dear Gershon, I pressed '10' because your wonderful comments are 'perfect' in their ability to make me smile, laugh and truly feel appreciated. Thank you for sharing with me the kindness and friendship compartments of your wonderful brain that illuminate my poetry page with your awesomeness. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/26/2019 8:10:00 AM

Very cool sissy...I love late Sept...bro bro :o)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 8:26:00 AM

Indeed, it must run in the family, bro bro, for this is my favorite time of the year too! Glad you enjoyed! Love and hugs, your sane sissy:)

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 9/25/2019 11:23:00 AM

Best haiku of today's reading!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 8:47:00 PM

Your uplifting comment is a joy to receive, Abdullah. Thank you for your wonderful visit and for your lovely kindness. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/25/2019 9:31:00 AM

You are so good at these short forms. I could smell and feel these scenes. Hugs Rick.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 8:48:00 PM

I'm so happy to know my haiku was a delight for your senses, Richard. Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/25/2019 8:10:00 AM

Fantastic imagery and very inspiring creations my friend. Perfect description o Autumn and its falling leaves and colors.. A fav, a true beauty..

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 8:52:00 PM

My dear friend, your inspiring presence and friendship is a wonderful gift that is truly appreciated. Thank you, Robert, for your uplifting comments and for the honor of your fav. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/25/2019 8:03:00 AM

So scenic --beautifully scripted imagery in artistic words..well written, as always Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 8:44:00 PM

Vijay, thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem! It's always so wonderful to hear from you, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 9/25/2019 4:22:00 AM

Hi Susan :) Both three liners are beautiful....captivating imagery and personification. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/28/2019 8:43:00 PM

Thank you, Paul, for your beautiful comments and for your kindness. Your valued presence heartens and inspires me, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan