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Her Mystical Mantra

Drawn to her chants we run to her rhythmic is her mood in all her glory we walk with her fluid is her grace her steely blues are dreamy today sharing spheres of giving light ~ meditative is our spirit and haunting is her song. Susan Ashley August 16, 2018 ~Second Place ~ Contest: April 2019 Premier 4, Max Ten Lines Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/15/2019 7:31:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Susan. Beautiful.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/15/2019 4:16:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely congrats and gracious visit, Line. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/1/2018 7:17:00 AM

This is a good one, Susan, love the conciseness and the beauty it creates:)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/1/2018 2:00:00 PM

Thank you, Jo, for the kindness of your visit and for the lovely warmth of your comments.. Best wishes always.. Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2018 11:47:00 PM

This poem is so lovely Susan. Those who see the beauty want to protect it. Your tribute makes people more aware. I loved it! : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/1/2018 2:04:00 PM

Indeed, I couldn't agree with you more, my dear friend, about protecting beauty and raising awareness to that end. Thank you, Connie, for the kindness of your visit and for sharing your lovely insightful thoughts.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Ricky Muse

Date: 8/31/2018 5:53:00 AM

"spheres of giving light" is so aesthetic. Lovely poem.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/31/2018 9:02:00 AM

The sparkles on the water fill my spirit with so much joy and awe.. Thank you for the kindness of your visit and your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2018 11:01:00 AM

Are you talking about mother nature or a hauntingly beautiful maiden? Nice short poem and as always your use of words gives great emphasis to the imagery in this poem...

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/27/2018 3:22:00 PM

There is no shortage of haunting beauty in the realms of Mother Nature that's for sure, maiden or otherwise.. :) Thank you for your intriguing and insightful comments Silent One, it's always a joy when you share your wonderful thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/26/2018 9:15:00 AM

Mystical is such a wonderful word Susan, and you paid it such tribute, well done my dear...

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2018 11:36:00 AM

Indeed, 'mystical' is one of my favorite words and your wonderful thoughts makes this one of my favorite comments.. Thank you, Charlie. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/26/2018 8:16:00 AM

I enjoyed having this one wash over me. What a great way to start my day. I have a piece from my book that I posted here that you might enjoy, it’s titled “Your Ocean”. Have a great Sunday.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2018 8:46:00 PM

Thank you Richard, for sharing your beautiful thoughts. I'm please you enjoyed my poem, knowing that you did is so uplifting. I will check out 'Your Ocean' now - I'm sure it's a beauty my friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/25/2018 5:28:00 AM

Your words are so soothing . I am teaching meditation classes starting September at the local library. This is the reason I do it. You are so in tune with life and its soulant needs. Thanks for sharing your passion and your heart dear Susan. Love

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2018 11:31:00 AM

Your soulful thoughts touch mine in ways I so appreciate and I reflect your lovely sentiments back to you my dear friend. Thank you for your meaningful and precious comments.. I used to teach yoga and meditation as well (27 years) and I feel this shared connection with you and that your meditation is deep and easily touches others.. Love and hugs to you always dear Pixie.. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/24/2018 4:16:00 PM

I did not know what your poem was about until I read the comments; I liked that it was open for so much interpretation and pictured a Goddess. Fave.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/25/2018 8:42:00 PM

Oh, I can see why you would have pictured a Goddess, Agnes. Thank you for your lovely visit, the fave and for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. It's always such a pleasure to hear from you. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/23/2018 4:22:00 PM

Gorgeous poetry, Susan. A transcendental connection was made while reading this. I was listening to the beautiful song, "Dreamy Eyes" by Jean-Luc Ponty. Your line in this elegant poem: Her steely blues are dreamy today, sharing spheres of giving light. Sparkling poem. Love and smiles always. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fDl5GWFKFE

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/24/2018 3:27:00 PM

Thank you Freddie for you inspiring and enlightening comments.. I do believe that through sharing poetry, innermost thoughts and artistry, we do make transcendental connections of the very best and most meaningful kind. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts and for the link to 'Dreamy Eyes' by Jean-Luc Ponty, it was breathtakingly beautiful and fully enjoyed - as were your divine comments my wonderful friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/22/2018 1:11:00 AM

Beautifully written poem!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/24/2018 3:00:00 PM

Thank you J.W. for your wonderful visit and for your beautiful comment. It's so nice to hear from you my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/22/2018 12:35:00 AM

Very beautiful, I didn't guess the sea at first, but I like a poem that lets us imagine many possibilities!!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/24/2018 2:58:00 PM

Thank you Arthur for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Your beautiful comments are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Joseph May

Date: 8/21/2018 10:09:00 PM

I wasn't sure what you were describing until I saw your reply to Andrea..What a great description of the ocean..Great write Susan..

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/24/2018 2:58:00 PM

Thank you Joseph for your wonderful comments. Your visits are always a joy. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/21/2018 12:18:00 AM

What can I say...but frinkin awesome...Susey schmoozey lol...love & light...^WW^

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/24/2018 2:56:00 PM

Lol! Thank you for your frinkin awesome comments, Winged Warrior. You always bring me a bring me a bouquet of joy and smiles when you visit.. Thank you my dear poetic friend. Warmest wishes always.. Susey :)

Lyric Man

Date: 8/20/2018 11:11:00 PM

Susan, your mesmerizing chant pulls me in.. your seductive words strip me bare.. your eyes make me yours.. I’m in a trace and a slave to your song. Take me I’m all yours! This hot tune is a perfect summer hit!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/24/2018 2:51:00 PM

Wow and lol! What awesome comments Lyric. I love the spirit of your words and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Now, what does it take to turn this hot tune into a perfect summer hit? That would be so cool :)) Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 8/20/2018 5:04:00 PM

Your poetic chant prepares the basis for meditation, Susan. Undoubtedly the sea and its 'haunting song' help bring out the spiritual in us. ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend. // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 10:44:00 PM

Indeed, the 'haunting song' is music to ears, healing for hearts and soothing to souls, Paul. To me, the ocean's edge is a beautiful, mystical place that I love. Thank you for the warmth of your enchanting comments, you are inspiring my friend.. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/19/2018 3:53:00 PM

A refreshing poem that speaks volumes about the mind set of the author. A seductive invitation to join her philosophical approach to life and luxuriate within a world of diminished stress and concerns. A window into the soul of the author that is pleasing to the heart. Emile.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 8:02:00 PM

Emile, your thoughtful and meaningful comments are truly treasured for the beauty of your poetic heart, soul and intellect radiate from your inspiring words like golden sunshine. Thank you for both your valued thoughts and for your delightful visit. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Juli- Michelle

Date: 8/19/2018 3:31:00 PM

Am enchanting write, seriously well penned! Love, Juli-Michelle

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 7:52:00 PM

Thank you, Juli-Michelle, for your enchanting comments. I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem and your visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/18/2018 10:42:00 AM

Hi Susan, excellence written in gold is this jewel. Your poetry ever sings into the heart and the mind. Haunting is the song your words sing in this gem of a write. You sing songs as i wish that i could truly sing but i have not your skill. What a truly haunting canvas your words do paint. This song goes into my faves. Have a wonderful Saturday. May your pen ever run gold. Hugs....Mike. XX

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2018 12:17:00 PM

Hello dear Mike, your precious thoughts are certainly appreciated and I value your heartwarming response to my poem. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this piece. Thank you for your uplifting and inspiring comments and for the fave that encourage me to reach ever higher. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/17/2018 7:15:00 PM

such a beautiful and mysterious person she sounds like! who might this be?

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 7:54:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely and curious comments, Andrea :) I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem inspired by my love of the ocean.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/17/2018 9:03:00 AM

My dear friend, I love the beauty, depth and poetic soul put into this gem. Your wellspring of poetry shines and truly gives to others. A true pleasure to read this positive, uplifting piece this morn.. A fav, a sparkling jewel..

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 7:50:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend Robert, for your precious comments and for the fav. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem and your expressive thoughts uplift and inspire me. I deeply appreciate both the shining joy you bring and your poetic heart.. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/17/2018 6:45:00 AM

Spirituality expressed in an admirable mystic poem dear, Susan! heavenly!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2018 12:28:00 PM

Dear Demetrios, thank you for your beautifully expressed appreciation for my poem. Your visit is a delight my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 8/17/2018 6:03:00 AM

Ever the mystic world is mysterious, appealing and enchanting! Your poem, dear Susan, is in the same tune! An aura of magic.. a scent of beauty.. a rhythm of a "haunting song".. You never cease to colour your ink in a bright and outshining way dear poetess! Drops of beauty reach my heart while reading your beats.. Always a great pleasure to read what your refined soul shape of words! My deepest regards, love and hugs. Be blessed always Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 7:45:00 PM

My dear friend Besma, please forgive the delay in my response to your heartfelt comments that flow with joy and beauty filling me with elation and appreciation for your uplifting presence on my poetry page. Your precious words, from your golden heart, add luster and value to my poem and I'm so pleased that poetic words from my heart touch your sweet heart in such a wonderful way. It is always such a delight to have an inspiring visit you my lovely friend. Warmest wishes, love and hugs always.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/17/2018 12:39:00 AM

I thought it might even allude to mother sky or mother ocean, Susan. It is applicable to so many God-made landmarks and creations. Love the melody; it sounds like a song.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 7:37:00 PM

Indeed, Caren, it is applicable to many of God's lovely creations. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem inspired by my love of the ocean. Your comments are both heartwarming and truly appreciated. Thank you my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/16/2018 10:49:00 PM

This is mysterious, captivating and breathtaking all at the same time. I love the melody. You have created a masterpiece. ~ Brandy

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2018 7:35:00 PM

Brandy, your wonderful appreciation for my poem means so much to me. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. I relish your visits and your lovely comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan