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In Soft Glowing Mistress Flame of the Beauty's Breath - a Collaboration With Susan Ashley

In Soft Glowing Mistress Flame Of The Beauty's Breath - a collaboration with Susan Ashley In soft glowing mistress flame of thy beauty's breath your heart swears purest love even unto its death with future treasures that our great love will provide our romance, more powerful than storm's surging tide. My dearest, nothing more precious that I can see Than this gift of love, thy heart given unto me. Our meeting that first night, with bright moon gasping down you and your fantastic smile, in that dark blue gown an air of true-born grace as you laughed in your dance myself in rapt awe of our new-budding romance. My dearest, nothing more precious that I can see Than this gift of mirth, thy smile given unto me. Year later and we have fore-sworn our lives to wed in love's deepest promise unto we are both dead such a bounty I could have never dared to ask for in your presence this soul begs more time to bask. My dearest, nothing more precious that I can see Than this gift of bliss, thy joy given unto me. Our fervor both the rushing waves and placid seas together riding gusty winds to balmy breeze to rise and fall unfurling wild desires and dreams and revel in our wedded lives entwining seams. My dearest, nothing more precious that I can see Than this gift of love, thy zest given unto me. Enchanted is our rollick with enraptured time we whirl on beats in sync since chapel bells did chime a life without each other seems so long ago as hungers’ honeyed sweetness lulls in afterglow. My dearest, nothing more precious that I can see Than this gift of vows, thy pledge given unto me. Pleasures wander mazes thrilled with wanton wonder heart to heart together drum a song of thunder a roar that crosses vast expanse of cumulus the lightning of our passion ever luminous. My dearest, nothing more precious that I can see Than this gift of love, thy heart given unto me. Robert Lindley and Susan Ashley (a collaboration) , March 19, 2021 ""edit: Poem Of The Day Sunday, March 21, 2021 Special note: It is truly a great and blessed honor for me to share in the wonderful recognition of Poem Of The Day with my magnificently talented and so very truly inspiring collaborator, my dear friend, Susan Ashley!! Susan, thank you for accepting my invitation and for the great pleasure of my collaborating with you! Tis most definitely a wonderful gift and fantastic journey each time we compose together! My God bless us both, in our continued friendship, and poetic paths and our future collaborations… Congratulations, my very dear friend, Susan."" Poet’s note: My dear friend, Susan this has again been an honor and indeed a magnificent pleasure to compose with a poet of your stature, creativity, finesse and immense artistic abilities. Such is now, as before, always a treasured experience and truly an inspirational one as well. Poetic fellowship being indeed a jewel to be sought, savored and experienced as a blessing in ones poetry journey. Thank you for your great friendship, kindness and poetic fellowship my friend! God bless always.

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Paul Callus

Date: 4/2/2021 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations on this poem being rewarded with POTD award! You two write so very well together, as if you're reading each others minds. Both romantic vibes and passion can be felt seeping through these lines. Well done, Susan & Robert. Best regards // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/25/2021 7:13:00 AM

Robert, Got caught up in this tango, with one in blue and chapel bells song. Gracious collaborators created a slice of love in time. -Richard

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/23/2021 4:38:00 PM

Beautifully passionate piece of poetry that you two have penned; congratulations on POTD and I enjoyed the reading. Well done.

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/23/2021 5:38:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Always a blessing and a great pleasure when I am able to create a new poem with my dear friend Susan. Her dedication to the Art of Poetry brings in such magnificent verses that so truly awe me. I pray in the future that we may be so blessed as to have created more such offerings. God bless..

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/23/2021 2:11:00 AM

A congratulations to two poetic geniuses. Utter beauty and a Fav . Outstanding, POTD. Panagiota xx

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/23/2021 4:11:00 PM

My friend, I just posted moments ago an old poem from decades ago- titled "Nemesis ...." . First three parts are in , with the fourth/fifth/sixth parts to be written. I hope you may read it as I am sure you will enjoy it.. God bless..

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/23/2021 4:03:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I am blessed to be able to compose with my dear friend Susan. As each collaboration has been a true pleasure to unite our pens to achieve a poem that merits the intended message, artistic flair and depths of beauty to which we as poets both so truly desire. In that quest my dear friend Susan never fails to deliver. God bless..

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/22/2021 11:22:00 PM

This is just wonderful, and while I can tell a bit of the changes and juxtapositions of different styles and influences, you have BOTH worked precisely to present this gorgeous project seamlessly and with fluidity and common purpose of message. I love both your work and this is one of the best collaborations I've ever seen on this site ... going straight into my favorites! You both have a similar temperament to your writing, but are also each very sensitive to allowing for the weave. Awesome!

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/23/2021 4:06:00 PM

We as poets should remember, often our works may only be given just dues after we have departed from this realm. As time is oft the great leveling agent at play, imho.. Yet 'tis nice to find sincere poetic appreciation while we yet live and breath...

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/23/2021 4:06:00 PM

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/23/2021 4:00:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I must say that Susan and I both gave of our best in creating this new romantic piece. We each understand the part we must play in order to create a cohesive, smooth flowing, passionately relevant and enticing romantic poem. As our past works together have revealed, my writing partner never fails to increase the quality and beauty in each creation. Thank you dear friend for the honor of the fav. God bless.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 3/21/2021 11:02:00 PM

A Fav, indeed, a modern classic! Bravo to this beautiful poem by you both. I felt honored increasingly as each stanza passed. A modern romantic triumph. So very glad I tapped to read!

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/22/2021 8:05:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. I join with my dear friend Susan in thanking you for such a wonderful reply to this our newest creation. The POTD award is indeed a gift that we both so truly appreciate. My writing partner most definitely brought my humble verses into the stratosphere with her always top class verses! May God also continue to bless us with your fine contributions here and your beautiful soul giving of your excellent poetry! God bless...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/21/2021 8:21:00 AM

Congratulations to both of you on your POTD win. So beautiful and creative. A lovely write. Have a blessed day................

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/22/2021 8:01:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. I join with my dear friend Susan in thanking you for such a wonderful reply to this our newest creation. The POTD award is indeed a gift that we both so truly appreciate. A true and much appreciated honor to co-share with my esteemed, fellow writing partner and very dear friend, Susan! As always , I bow to the -fine gift- given unto me by Susan agreeing to compose with me.. God bless...

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/21/2021 6:29:00 AM

I see your imprints on this collaboration, Robert. I would venture to guess that the repeating lines were part of your contribution--of course, among other verses. Both you and Susan shine in this write and it is worthy of the accolades it has received. I am saving this ode to love into my FAVES.

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/22/2021 7:56:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I join with my dear friend Susan in thanking you for such a wonderful reply to this our newest creation. I must bow to the increased magnification of this creation by my esteemed writing partner's fantastically wrought verses! As such always gifts a great and more beautiful increase to my humble verses! We both thank you my friend, for the kind comment and gift of the fav. God bless..

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/21/2021 12:35:00 AM

So beautifully done, Robert and Susan! So gorgeously beautifully done! Your collaboration has yielded a masterpiece. No surprise there. "Enchanted is our rollick with enraptured time we whirl on beats in sync since chapel bells did chime a life without each other seems so long ago as hungers’ honeyed sweetness lulls in afterglow." Wow! Bravo

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/22/2021 7:53:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I join with my dear friend Susan in thanking you for such a wonderful reply to this our newest creation. My writing partner did indeed bring this new piece into a higher realm with her magnificent verses. As always a true honor to be able to compose with her and be a true friend in poetic fellowship with such a marvelously talented and very kind hearted truly great poetess! God bless...

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/20/2021 7:34:00 AM

Beautifully done... thrilling and filled with sweet inspiration! A joy to read! God bless you both. Love, Gina

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/20/2021 10:24:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Yes, this was intended to be a romantic tale retold. One based upon a real life experience and one that speaks of the infinite beauty , depths, truth, passions and glory of youthful love and experience. As such as would Byron, Keats and/or Shelley applaud and deem to be well within the borders of romantic and life experiences well retold. My dear friend Susan and her wonderful verses definitely brought it along to meet that high and lofty goal, imho. God bless..

Gary Bateman

Date: 3/20/2021 4:18:00 AM

Hello Robert, Got your note on Soup Mail about this marvelous poem!! And now, I can see why. A most entrancing love story for sure, never to disappoint. Romance is in the air!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary P.S. A Fav too!!

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/20/2021 10:19:00 AM

Thank you friend, this romantic piece had as its foundation in a real life experience. Such that would inspire any poet to delve into the passionate retelling of such a beautiful and fantastic blessing from youth. My dear friend Susan - with her magnificent verses took it to its proper and true heights! A blessing that was thus then doubly gifted. God bless..

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/19/2021 9:08:00 PM

This is a brilliant write Robert, yourself and Susan collaborate so well with this beautifully romantic gem. Tom

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/20/2021 10:14:00 AM

Tom, thank you my dear friend. I so appreciate your friendship, support, fine poetry and kind comments. Truth is, I dare not to - not do well- , must do my very best when writing with my friend Susan! As her verses are always top class -and I must find a way to not disappoint in that endeavor. Seems we share cousin muses at least, even if not at times- the same muse! Always a blessing and immense pleasure for me to compose with my dear friend and poet of immense talents. God bless..

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/19/2021 5:14:00 PM

My wonderful friend, you never fail to inspire my heart and imagination with the artistry of your rich, romantic poetry. It is with a great sense of appreciation and satisfaction that I extend my heartfelt thanks to you, Robert, for another extraordinary creative experience, for once again your muse has stirred my soul. I consider it the highest honor when you invite me to collaborate with you, dear poet. It is always a privilege and a pleasure to ink the page with you. A fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/22/2021 7:49:00 AM

Susan my dear friend and much appreciated collaborating partner, I am proud to be able to join with you in the delight of having this our newest collaborative creation being so honored with the gift of PoetrySoup's awarded recognition as POTD! Always a true pleasure and immense honor to join our pens and present new poetry to those that enjoy poetry. Our working together is truly a very deep and great blessing to me! Giving my sincerest thanks to all that have read and commented on this our newest creation. May we both be blessed to be able to do many more in the future, God willing. God bless..

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/20/2021 10:08:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. As you know it is such a great honor for me to be able to write with you. Seems to me that we both click when composing these new creations. And truth is-- your fine verses truly make our creations gleam and sing, imho. Definitely the privilege of sharing collaborative efforts with you are without any doubt, a true blessing to me. God bless..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/19/2021 5:09:00 PM

Spring is in the air and words of romance blossom. This is beautiful, graceful, elegant and enchanting. Simply breathtaking, my dear friend. My heart is smiling. :) Hugs, Brandy

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/20/2021 10:05:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. Your words cheer with their kind and most appreciated elegance and poetic insights. My writing partner definitely upped the level of this new creation with topflight verses. I am so truly blessed to have Susan Ashley, as a dear friend and excellent fellow collaborator. God bless..

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 3/19/2021 4:15:00 PM

A beautiful love story, Robert, that you and Susan have composed! You and Susan blended romantic thoughts and produced an enchanting poem! Bob

Robert Lindley
Date: 3/20/2021 10:01:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I so appreciate your commenting on this our new collaboration- a unification with my dear friend Susan to present this romantic and passionate new piece. One that we both put so very much into and had the dear pleasure of completing to present here. I marvel at the great talent of my writing partner. God bless..