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Inkwell of Traipsing Thoughts

Lithesome lines of rapturous rhymes and torrid truths,
Written with piteous pleas and tantalized tease;
Left to others' wits to be interpretive sleuths
Of our loves, lusts, confessional musts and envies.

Rhythm ripping or cadence caressing penned words,
Weeping a caustic choice or singing a heart's rejoice;
Gathered in silken sentiments or stampeding herds
Inkwell of traipsing thoughts etched in poetic voice.


Susan Ashley
October 16, 2017


*'The Love Letter' - Painting by Samuel Luke Fildes*

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Joe Dimino Date: 2/24/2018 9:18:00 PM I can't imagine anyone feeling deeply and not wanting to write about it. When I read letters from the Victorian era, the beautiful penmanship and thought, I wish for a time machine. Thank God for Poetry Soup! Marvelous writing, Susan! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 2/25/2018 11:47:00 AM I'm in complete agreement with you Joe. Letter writing, especially from the Victorian era, and penmanship are lost arts. Thank God the art of poetry still lives and breathes.. Thank you Joe, for your enjoyable and thoughtful comments and for the delight of your lovely visit. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

CayCay Jennings Date: 12/2/2017 3:48:00 AM Such beautiful strokes from your creative and eager mind. I am impressed with your poem and, on a side note, frustrated that I can't find my 'bookmark' as placed within your poem list for my reading. I think this poem is 'my spot.' You set a high bar, yepper. I find myself longing for old fashioned, mailed, love letters, both scented and aged. Hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 12/2/2017 6:46:00 PM CayCay, your beautiful comment uplifts and warms my heart and brightens the smile on my face. To know that you enjoyed my poem pleases me immensely and I thank you for sharing you precious thoughts with me. Funny, I was thinking about the same thing the other day; letter writing - I remember the feelings of anticipation and excitement of getting a letter in the mail from a love far away. Oh the good ole days. Hugs and warm wishes.~Susan

Paul Callus Date: 11/22/2017 10:53:00 AM Idle thoughts written down in beautiful poetic fashion, Susan. Your choice of words/phrases, together with the sprinkling of alliteration and internal rhyme contribute to your usual high standards. ~ Warm regards // paul Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/22/2017 1:41:00 PM Thank you Paul for your kindhearted attention to my poetry, we are kindred spirits of mutual admiration for each other's poetic art.. I consider myself fortunate to have such a poetry friend as you. Thank you, and I relish your wonderful visit and beautiful comment.. ~warmest wishes ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/2/2017 7:32:00 PM this is so cool, love your imagery and that title Traipsing thoughts!!! Awesome pen. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2017 9:26:00 PM Thank you Andrea, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! I just love the word 'traipsing' it's such a lovely and expressive word. I appreciate your visit and sharing your wonderful and always welcomed thoughts with me.. ~Susan

Probir Gupta Date: 11/2/2017 9:53:00 AM A lovely poem ... an enchanting read ... the last stanza desires to stay etched in my memory ... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2017 6:54:00 PM Probir, the loveliness of your kind words desires to stay etched in my memory as well.. Thank you for your beautiful comment and your wondrous thoughts my poetic friend... ~Susan

Maria Williams Date: 11/2/2017 5:51:00 AM What an excellent poem Susan.. The rhymes are very good as is the alliteration. i love the far away look in the young womans eyes. Beautiful image, beautiful poem. You excel...Maria xx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2017 9:30:00 PM Maria, thank you for your lovely appreciation of my poem. I receive your beautiful and uplifting comment with joy and I appreciate the kindness and support you show me. I love the far away look in the young woman's eyes too... Many thanks and my warmest regards my friend..~Susan xo

Jan Allison Date: 10/27/2017 5:39:00 PM such wonderful alliteration and rhyme Susan, there is such a lovely flow to your words and I particularly like the final two lines:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/27/2017 10:05:00 PM Thank you Jan for your treasured thoughts. I am so happy you enjoyed my poem and your lovely comment was a joy to receive. With much appreciation, my warmest regards to you always.. ~Susan

John Gondolf Date: 10/25/2017 7:14:00 AM Susan, such a beautifully written poem. I love your use of alliteration and internal rhyme. Enjoyed it very much. John Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/26/2017 6:08:00 PM Thank you John for your lovely appreciation of my poem. I am truly happy you enjoyed it. Your beautiful comment was a joy to receive... ~Susan

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/23/2017 11:32:00 AM Exceptional poetry, Susan, loved the painting you chose too:) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/23/2017 7:12:00 PM Thank you so much Jo for stopping by to read my poem and leaving such a lovely comment. I really appreciate your kind and heartwarming words about my poem and the picture Ichose. I'm so happy you liked both. :) ~Susan

Alexis Y. Date: 10/18/2017 2:41:00 PM WoW! Susan, You have penned such a well written piece. I enjoyed the rhythm and flow of this piece. The rhymes are top notch. Did I mention that it's poetic as well? I amazed by the talent on this site. Excellent job:-) Alexis Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/18/2017 8:35:00 PM Thank you Alexis. Your kind words mean so very much to me. I appreciate your time to read my poem and share your thoughts with me. ~Susan

Silent One Date: 10/18/2017 2:18:00 PM This is an excellent short poem Susan.. The rhymes are very good as it the alliteration.. Great last line to finish it off.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/18/2017 8:34:00 PM Silent One, thank you for your wonderful visit and lovely comment. It thrills me that you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate you sharing your lovely thoughts with me. ~Susan

John Fleming Date: 10/18/2017 9:54:00 AM I think this just about sums up what it is all about, Susan - nicely thought out! Cheers! :) john P.s Love that first line: "Lithesome lines of rapturous rhymes and torrid truths". Marvelous! :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/18/2017 1:22:00 PM John, it is with much appreciation that I read your kind words. Thank you so much for your comment, taking the time to read my poem and share your lovely thoughts with me. ~Susan

Bernard Chan Date: 10/17/2017 7:58:00 PM Such smooth cadence and flowing rhymes! Strewn with well-turned phrases like "cadence caressing penned words", "silken sentiments" and, my favorite, "stampeding herds". A textured, delightful ode to poetry, Susan :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/18/2017 1:19:00 PM Hi Bernard, thank you so very much for your lovely and thoughtful comment. I always appreciate your beautiful words of encouragement and look forward to your insightful feedback. Many many thanks and much appreciation for your time to share your thoughts... ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/17/2017 3:46:00 PM This is very poetic, Susan. Lovely poem. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/17/2017 7:24:00 PM Thank you so much Andrea for your lovely comment. I appreciate your visit and kinds words. ~Susan

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/16/2017 11:15:00 PM Oh I liked this, and so true!! :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/17/2017 7:35:00 PM I appreciate you sharing your thoughts about my poem Arthur. Thank you so very much for your wonderful visit and lovely comment. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/16/2017 10:52:00 PM Quite rhythmic--so well written! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/17/2017 7:31:00 PM Vijay, thank you so very much for your wonderful and encouraging comment. I appreciate you sharing your kind thoughts with me. ~Susan

Suzanne C. Goudreau Date: 10/16/2017 8:45:00 PM A beauty Susan! You have a wonderful gift! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/17/2017 7:30:00 PM Suzanne, thank you for your appreciation for my poem and your warmhearted compliment. I so appreciate your visit and your lovely comment. ~Susan

Arturo Michael Date: 10/16/2017 6:58:00 PM This is beautiful..."Inkwell of traipsing thoughts etched in poetic voice."But I identify with," Lithesome lines of rapturous rhymes and torrid truths," I can hear it...Have a wonderful evening Susan... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/16/2017 7:59:00 PM Thank you so much my friend for sharing your thoughts with me. It's such a joy for me to know that you enjoyed my poem. I so appreciate your lovely and heartfelt comment. I hope you're having a pleasing evening Arturo... :) ~Susan

Joseph May Date: 10/16/2017 5:56:00 PM Beautiful write Susan...best wishes Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/16/2017 7:50:00 PM It's always such a pleasure to read your lovely comments Joseph. Thank you for the kind visit and for sharing your thoughts with me. Warmest regards. ~Susan