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December 22, 2017

Published in: Radiant Verses -A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry -2024

~ First Place ~
Premiere Contest: Final Call of NAs Your Most Meaningful One
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke

~ Poem Of The Day ~
December 24, 2017

Lullaby My Lustrous Twilight

Golden-flecked bliss   
of enraptured blown-kiss   
stardust bestrewn   

beguiling skies   
bespangled sequin eyes   
shimmer in swoon   

in midnight hours 
from celestial bowers   
lift blest voices       

balmy hymns calm   
serenity’s sweet psalm   
saints’ rejoices  

O, motherly
heartfelt heavenly night   
lullaby my lustrous twilight   

Love - swaddle me   
in starlit cocoon’s blue  
singing silk songs till dawn’s debut  

ambrosial dreams   
showered in jasmine streams  
angels’ water  

immerse in sleep 
your virtuous well deep  
baptized daughter  

melodic sky   
divinity’s stars sigh  
spiritual   

nirvana floats   
seraphs’ musical notes  
air's lyrical   

O, motherly
heartfelt heavenly night   
lullaby my lustrous twilight   

Love - swaddle me   
in starlit cocoon’s blue  
singing silk songs till dawn’s debut

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Anna Hopper

Date: 8/22/2025 5:11:00 PM

This is just beautiful!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/23/2025 7:08:00 AM

Dear Anna, thank you for your gracious visit. Your lovely words are received with my heartfelt appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brenda Chiri

Date: 8/21/2025 11:30:00 PM

What a lovely lullaby sissy! So sweet so gentle so…you my dear sister ;)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/23/2025 7:05:00 AM

Awww! Dear insane sissy, now look who's being so sweet and gentle... I've never seen you so serene in the comment box haha! My poem must have lullaby'd you into an altered state! lol! Ah, the power of poetry, it has the charms to soothe you, my dear sis, Dragon Fire, queen of the treehouse!! Just don't burn it down in a scorching rap rant! Haha!! But truly, I adore your beautiful response to my poem, sweet sis. Thank you! Warmest wishes, love and hugs.. ~ your keepin' it sane so I won't be to blame sissy :)

John Watt

Date: 10/10/2020 10:39:00 PM

I ran out of space to tell you this is going in my faves... and congrats for your POTD in days of yore - well deserved, my friend! Poetic blessings ~ John

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/12/2020 9:42:00 AM

John, I am truly touched by the honor of your fave and by your heartwarming congrats. Both are gift from the goodness of your heart. Thank you, my dear friend.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 10/10/2020 10:37:00 PM

Susan! An extended standing ovation! Come out and take another bow, diva poetess! Your mastery of language and sculpting of emotions is in exquisite form here. The celestial imagery and divine spiritual overtones work magically together to weave a lullaby tapestry of the dreamiest order. The aab ccb rhyme scheme is delightful, and your chorus makes a lovely refrain. "Ambrosial dreams / showered in jasmine streams / angels’ water" is pure poetry to my ears. An aria from your musical pen - pure joy!

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/12/2020 9:34:00 AM

My wonderful friend.. your rich and texture comments are a fount of elation and inspiration. John, your presence brightens my poem with the glow of your warm words, and warms my heart with the light of your kindness. Thank you for taking the time to leave such expressive feedback. I treasure your precious thoughts, John.. as they always leave me breathless with gratitude and appreciation. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan

Greg Gaul

Date: 10/9/2020 2:21:00 PM

Lovely lusters above Susan in this celestial symphony. Congratulations on this top win as unsurprising as it is.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2020 2:27:00 PM

Thank you, Greg! It’s a great pleasure to see you. Your gracious comments and kind congrats are wonderful to receive. But contrary to your last few words.. the trophy win was a complete surprise! I am beyond thrilled since this poem holds such special meaning for me. Thank you, again, my friend.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/9/2020 8:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. "A Wonderful Write" Your pen was working over time on this one. Enjoy your win and day..............

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2020 8:58:00 AM

Paula, thank you for your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. Both are truly appreciated! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/9/2020 2:51:00 AM

I never saw this first time round Susan as I'd just joined soup but it was a potd and rightly so. So belated congrats for that and big congratulations on your well deserved trophy win. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2020 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Tom, for your lovely comments and kind congrats. This poem is very special to me and it pleases me to know that you enjoyed it. Your wonderful heart shines, my friend. I will enjoy the weekend and I hope you enjoy yours, as well :)) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/15/2018 1:48:00 PM

Well-deserved applause - you just continue to out-do yourself! That's the sign of a great poet! I continue to be inspired - thank you! Hugs xxx Pandita

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/16/2018 5:47:00 PM

Dear Pandita, thank you for the loveliness of your comments and the charm of your visit. I am humbled by your superlative compliments. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem and your delightful response is held in my deepest appreciated. Warmest wishes and hugs dear friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/27/2017 9:16:00 AM

Had to come back to congratulate you on the POTD award, Susan!! Definitely a lovely gift for Christmas:) Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2017 8:35:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend Paul for your warm and heartfelt words of congrats, and yes, it was a lovely gift for Christmas :)) My warmest wishes to you for a lovely new year.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/27/2017 6:11:00 AM

Just stunning Susan!Big congratulations on the honor of having this poem selected for POTD! : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2017 8:33:00 PM

Thank you Connie for your heartfelt and beautiful comments and wonderful words of warm congrats. Warmest wishes for the New Year my friend.. ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 12/26/2017 10:20:00 PM

Beautiful as always my dear friend Susan. Congratulations on your POTD on this wonderful piece . The honor is all yours my friend, and so well deserved. Sorry for the belated wish...Maria xxx

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2017 8:31:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend Maria for your heartfelt and beautiful comments and wonderful words of congrats. Your charming presence here is always a delight and is so appreciated dear one. Warmest New Year's wishes to you lovely lady.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/26/2017 8:39:00 PM

SO LOVELY, Susan! Janice

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/26/2017 9:24:00 PM

Thank you Janice for your lovely comments.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Gary Bateman

Date: 12/26/2017 3:53:00 PM

Hello Dear Susan, Simply put -- this one is a perfect Lyric!! The imagery, emotions, diction, rhyme, and obvious passion weave both a heartfelt and wondrous tapestry a most radiant and meaningful message. All that to say: "IT'S A FAVE IN MY BOOK!!" Best New Year's Wishes, Gary

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/26/2017 9:31:00 PM

My dear friend Gary, I'm thrilled with your expressive response to my poem. Your high praise is generous and most appreciated. Thank you so much for the fave and for your beautifully detailed and lovely comments, I learn so much from comments such as yours. Warmest and best New Year's wishes to you and those you love. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/25/2017 8:46:00 AM

- Merry Christmas and Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/25/2017 7:27:00 PM

Merry Christmas Anne-Lise and thank you for your lovely congrats.. Hugs ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 12/25/2017 5:58:00 AM

One of the best POTD in a very long time... Congrats..

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/25/2017 7:15:00 PM

Thank you Silent One for your beautiful comments and heartfelt congrats.. ~Susan

Jan Allison

Date: 12/25/2017 1:13:00 AM

such a beautiful poem Vijay many congrats on your win and POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/25/2017 7:15:00 PM

Thank you Jan for your beautiful comments and warm congrats.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/24/2017 4:57:00 PM

YES YES and YES... Lol! I'm soooo super happy this got the POTD. Congrstulations my Lady, and Merry Christmas! Hugs and smiles and loves always :) Kina

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 11:42:00 PM

Yes, you called it my lovely friend, lol! Thank you so much Kina for stopping by with your genuine and heartfelt congrats. You have a loving heart of shining gold that glows with your kindness and I'm so proud and appreciative to be your friend. Merry Christmas! Hugs, smiles and love always sweet one.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2017 1:45:00 PM

CAme back to see if you had any new poetry but it does not look like it. Anyway, wishing YOU a merry Christmas too!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 11:42:00 PM

Thank you Andrea.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 12/24/2017 10:45:00 AM

Susan, congratulations on POTD Have a Merry Christmas! Hugs Eve ~`*

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 1:31:00 PM

Eve, thank you for your beautiful comments and the warm congrats. Warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and those you love.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/24/2017 10:12:00 AM

Angels sing... A joyful message received to see your poem POTD. My heart rejoices - Smiles fill me up from deep within... All the best my friend...Thanks for the support. I'm forever grateful for your friendship. Such a refreshing win.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 1:36:00 PM

My dear friend Arturo, thank you for your beautiful and joyous comments and heartfelt congrats. Your friendship is so delightfully appreciated and your thoughts are treasured mon ami. Warmest wishes always are yours.. ~Susan

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/24/2017 9:46:00 AM

Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 10:12:00 AM

Sunlite, thank you, thank you, thank you dear friend for the lovely sentiments. Warmest and happiest Holiday wishes to you! .. ~Susan

James Swartz

Date: 12/24/2017 8:05:00 AM

This is such a brilliantly beautiful poem. A true masterpiece that is so deserving of POTD. Congratulations!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 8:52:00 AM

James, thank you for your beautiful comment and warm congrats. I believe this is the first time our paths' have crossed, nice to see you here and I appreciate your lovely visit.. Warmest Holiday wishes.. ~Susan

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/24/2017 7:54:00 AM

Hi Susan, I'm just coming back to congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. PS, Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones :-) Alexis

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2017 8:56:00 AM

Alexis, thank you for your heartfelt congrats. I am blessed to have you as a friend and I so appreciate your encouragement and support. Warmest and Merriest Christmas wishes to you and your loved ones as well dear one. Hugs and love.. ~Susan