Susan Ashley Poet Rispetto

Lost In My Lost Cinnamon Dreams

Cinnamon memories catch my soul in snares
as I trace in anguish the curve of your lips
in a photo stained sepia with my tears -
a thousand words spoken through my fingertips;

wishing you to be the breeze teasing my hair
or the sun on my skin after its eclipse,
let mare’s tails twine us in a heavenly kiss --
cinnamon stirs my bittersweet reminisce.


Susan Ashley
May 9, 2019


~ Fourth Place ~
Premiere Contest: 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 2
Sponsor: Mark Toney


~ Third Place ~
Premiere Contest: Favourite Poem From May, 2019
Sponsor: Julia Ward


~ Second Place ~
Premiere Contest: May 2019 Premiere (Max 8 Lines)
Sponsor: Brian Strand


*Mare’s tail: a long narrow cirrus cloud whose flowing appearance resembles that of a horse’s tail*

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John Watt June 18, 2022 at 3:59 PM The anguish of loss is so palpable within your mere 8 lines of melancholy reminisce. "A photo stained sepia with my tears" is so evocative of mourning, as is "wishing you to be the breeze teasing my hair". My favorite though is "the sun on my skin after its eclipse". Going in my Favs... so glad to see another win for you, dear PS-PS! ~ PoBro Susan Ashley June 22, 2022 at 11:15 AM My dear PoBro, I relish the depth of your empathy and the power of your perception. Thank you for honoring my poem with your beautiful comments and your fav, but most of all, for honoring me with your precious friendship. Your inspirational wings lift me higher and I soar! Warmest wishes to you, my PS-PB.. ~your PS-PS

Wren Rushing June 18, 2022 at 3:52 PM Congratulations Susan on your placement in Mark's contest! Well deserving for your beautiful poem! Susan Ashley June 20, 2022 at 7:49 AM Dear Wren, thank you for your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. Both are truly appreciated, my dear friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mark Toney June 17, 2022 at 12:29 PM Susan, your rispetto is beautifully intimate, and I love the last two lines "let mare's tails twine us in a heavenly kiss--cinnamon stirs my bittersweet reminisce". Your use of the word "Lost" twice in your title is brilliant. Congratulations on your win on Mile 2 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon contest. Mile 3 has already started! Susan Ashley June 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM Dear Mark, I relish your uplifting comments and heartwarming congrats. I'm thrilled by your response to my poem. Thank you for the honor of my poem's placement in your esteemed contest. It's a joy to share the Mile 2 podium with such gifted poets. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

JC Brul November 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM Very beautiful dear Susan...Your poems never fail..I look forward to read more of your spellbinding creations..Thank you for inspiring me to grow..This is my first encounter with this form..rispetto...I'm gonna try this form.. Susan Ashley November 14, 2020 at 6:51 PM Dear JCB, I know that beautiful poetry will flow from your golden pen in the rispetto form. Your beautiful comments are held in the depths of my appreciation as is your wonderful friendship. We inspire each other to grow in poetry, a great gift, my dear friend. I can't wait to see your rispetto creation.. it will be special. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier August 8, 2019 at 8:55 PM Lovely, Susan. Congrats on your win. Susan Ashley August 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM Thank you, Line, your lovely presence here and your heartwarming congrats are both truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Julia Ward July 6, 2019 at 1:22 PM Well achieved win in my contest, Susan! Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 3:13 PM It is indeed a thrill and an honor to place in your contest, Julia, and to be on your list among such talented poets/poetesses. Thank you for my wonderful placement and for your kind comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry July 6, 2019 at 10:05 AM Back with more congratulations for this exquisite poem! Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 3:10 PM Thank you, P.S. for the delight of your return visit and your uplifting congrats. Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Darlene De Beaulieu June 5, 2019 at 6:01 PM Hello Susan Ashley, now you are talking. i love the cinnamon bun with icing sugar. I sprinkle it on toast once in a whole. I like the scent of it. have a nice evening my friend. Susan Ashley June 6, 2019 at 5:57 PM Thank you for gracing my poem with your wonderful comments, Darlene. Cinnamon is pretty irresistible, isn’t it?! I love it too. It’s such a pleasure to hear from you, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robertina B. May 28, 2019 at 7:21 AM A belated congratulations on your win, dear Susan.. I completely became absorbed in your Splendid Masterpiece.. An exquisite work of stunning art, my friend.. Imagery is remarkable!! Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices!! Really enjoyed your masterful creativity... Your talent glows!! Many blessings... Susan Ashley May 28, 2019 at 8:58 PM My dear friend, Robertina, you never fail to light up my page with your presence. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my cinnamon poem. Like you, I love the spice too. Your beautiful and generous comments bring me much joy and are received with much appreciation. Thank you for sharing your kind friendship with me. Warmest wishes always my lovely friend.. ~ Susan

Frederic Parker May 27, 2019 at 10:08 AM Poetry dear poet, you write poetry that drips like sweat from the leaves glistening in the sun as they spiral towards Earth catching a wondrous glint from the eyes...hmmm I might have to put that in a poem...see what your poetry did Susan Ashley May 27, 2019 at 10:26 PM I am at once both thrilled and moved by the inspired and inspiring beauty of your poetic comments, Frederic. Your divine words are truly a gift from your impassioned and artistic soul. We inspirit each other, dear poet, dear friend. Thank you for sharing your truly precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan p.s. please let me know if you put that in a poem..

Heidi Sands May 15, 2019 at 7:41 AM Congratulations for your great win :) Susan Ashley May 15, 2019 at 7:51 PM Your heartwarming congrats are received with joy, Heidi. Thank you and warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2019 at 12:18 AM Susan, your poetry is always so unique and inspiring....a pleasure to read. I loved this gem! Congratulations on your outstanding win! : ) xxoo Susan Ashley May 15, 2019 at 7:50 PM It's so wonderful to receive your uplifting comments and kind congrats, Connie. Your inspiring presence here is truly heartwarming and appreciated. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always, my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley May 14, 2019 at 7:50 PM I see giving of congratulations are in order for this great poem has been awarded second place in a contest. Congratulations my dear friend, such is a deserved recognition of the artistry and creative brilliance in this superbly crafted piece! I already saved it to my fav list but I would gladly so so yet again. Susan Ashley May 15, 2019 at 7:47 PM Your return visit is deeply appreciated, Robert, as are your heartwarming congrats and kind words. Your presence here is always welcomed with the utmost joy, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

David Drowley May 14, 2019 at 10:48 AM 'Susan, Congratulations on your well deserved trophy win. Thanks for teaching me something new about cinnamon. David' Susan Ashley May 15, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thank you, David, for your gracious visit and kind congrats. I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior May 13, 2019 at 9:28 AM Hey Suse...or should I say Illum...congrats my dear sissy...your words flare with poetic flames...Dragon Fire must be behind you lol...bro bro! Susan Ashley May 13, 2019 at 9:55 PM Dragon Fire is too hot for her own good, bro bro, I've gone up in poetic flames along with a few Unicorns.. but we're ok now, we jumped into the moat.. lol! Our crazy sis has gotta learn to control herself! haha, never happen! Thank you for your awesome visit and heartwarming congrats, my soul bro :)) Love and flames.. you sane sissy, Illum <3

CayCay Godwin May 13, 2019 at 12:41 AM Love this! Oh, I see Gershon below congratulating you, please except such from me, as well. This is win-worthy and I absolutely delighted and thrilled to your imagery, Susan. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Susan Ashley May 13, 2019 at 9:47 PM It's a thrill to receive your uplifting comments and heartwarming congrats, CayCay. Your shining presence here is truly appreciated. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always, my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf May 11, 2019 at 9:55 PM Back with richly-deserved congrats on your trophy win in Brian's contest. Cinnamon-flavored poetry hugs, Gershon Susan Ashley May 12, 2019 at 6:24 PM Your return visit is twice as nice, dear Gershon, and doubly appreciated. Thank you for your kind congrats, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry May 11, 2019 at 4:47 PM Wistful, soulful... Artistry... Beautiful Susan! Congratulations!!! :) Susan Ashley May 12, 2019 at 6:26 PM I relish your precious comments and kind congrats, P.S. Thank you for your glowing presence here. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Ralph Sergi May 11, 2019 at 8:09 AM Hi, Susan Your poem expresses articulation and also, like cinnamon, has good taste! Susan Ashley May 11, 2019 at 5:25 PM Ralph, your comment is lovely and like cinnamon is oh so sweet. Thank you for your kindness, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing May 11, 2019 at 7:00 AM Back with congratulations Susan! Great poem! Susan Ashley May 13, 2019 at 9:36 PM Your return visit is twice as nice, Wren. Thank you for your kindhearted congrats, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus May 11, 2019 at 6:07 AM Your bittersweet reminiscing paves the way to beautiful poetry, Susan. Congratulations on your high placement. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul Susan Ashley May 13, 2019 at 9:44 PM Your glowing words warm my heart, Paul. Thank you for your beautiful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your inspiring presence and sweet kindness is deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes and hugs always my dear friend.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud May 10, 2019 at 12:17 PM this is a delightful, poignant expression of past reveries, susan... so finely done!...huggs Susan Ashley May 13, 2019 at 9:38 PM I relish your precious comments, Nette. I'm always so pleased when you visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing May 10, 2019 at 8:53 AM You have defined bittersweet with your lovely words. I especially love the line, "a thousand words spoken through my fingertips" a fav. Good luck in the contest my friend! Susan Ashley May 13, 2019 at 9:35 PM Your wonderful visit is heartwarming, Wren. It’s always so nice to see you here. Thank you for your treasured comments and the fav, my dear friend. You are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley May 10, 2019 at 6:37 AM Honey sweetened dessert my dear friend! The immense passionate longings for that which has been lost or else unattainable expresses its elusiveness in this fine piece. A fav.. a true gem... Susan Ashley May 12, 2019 at 6:38 PM It is such a sweet reward for my poem to receive a thoughtful, heartfelt and beautifully expressive comment from you, my dear friend. I’m so pleased you enjoyed this piece, Robert. Thank you for the honor of your precious thoughts and your fav. They are deeply appreciated as is your lovely friendship. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Lawrence Sharp May 10, 2019 at 12:03 AM Bittersweet indeed, Susan, both alluring and poignant, this is a very stirring poem. Beautifully written. Susan Ashley May 12, 2019 at 6:21 PM Your precious comments are deeply appreciated, Lawrence. High praise coming from a poet whose profound artistry I truly admire. Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

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