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Melting Point

The moment I saw you I fell in love with the universe. Like raindrops rippling a still pond, our concentric circles coalesced - moving past duality and melting into oneness. Susan Ashley May 14, 2019 *dedicated to my soulmate and husband, Bill* ~ First Place ~ Contest: May 2019 Premier 5 (Max 5 Lines) Sponsor: Brian Strand *The Sufi poet Rumi wrote; “The lover asked his beloved, do you love yourself more than you love me? The beloved replied, I have died to myself but I live for thee.”

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Di11y Da11y

Date: 2/13/2023 8:47:00 AM

Wow Susan, what a great number of trophies. I particularly loved this poem. Thank you again for taking to time to comment on one of mine.

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/13/2023 8:51:00 PM

Dear Dilly, thank you for your heartwarming words and for your time spent with one of my older poems. I'm so pleased to know that you loved this poem. It's pretty special to me too. Your gracious visit is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Patrick Ituma

Date: 10/12/2019 1:41:00 PM

I fell in love with your poems knowing you are a contest champion, I just wish I can become a premium member so I can challenge you too, lol, nice poem man.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/14/2019 9:23:00 AM

Your heartwarming comments are a joy to receive, Patrick. I'm so please to know that you enjoyed my poem. Please know that you can enter any contest here, you do not have to be a premium member to compete in premium and/or standard contests. Your gracious visit is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/7/2019 5:34:00 PM

was just browsing your trophy wins again. You have quite a few on one page. That is so awesome, and I still love this poem.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/10/2019 6:11:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, for your gracious visit and precious comments. It’s heartwarming to know you love my poem. I love it too.. your lovely presence here is greatly appreciated. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/15/2019 5:49:00 AM

Fortune smiles on the fortunate... A line I read from you before... Great imagery I must say... Congratulation on your win...a really outstanding poem...One that will be read forever...

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/19/2019 6:14:00 PM

Arturo, it is always a delight to have your wonderful presence grace my poem. Thank you for sharing your precious comments and kind congrats with me. Warmest wishes always, mon ami.. ~Susan

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/25/2019 9:57:00 PM

I love the last line especially...congratulations on your win with this poem earlier...

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/26/2019 9:10:00 PM

Jeanne, it is a pleasure to have your wonderful presence gracing my poetry page. Thank you for your gracious comments and kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 6/6/2019 10:53:00 AM

Beautiful writing as always Susan, a well deserved win, I concur with the sentiments you expressed, oneness in love is special. Love your alliteration in line 4 well done!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/6/2019 5:52:00 PM

I relish your esteemed presence gracing my page, John. Thank you for sharing your precious and uplifting comments with me, my friend. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2019 1:42:00 PM

I see you got two trophy wins from Brian recently. That is so cool!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/2/2019 6:52:00 PM

Yes, I've been very fortunate lately, Andrea. It's nice anytime I'm on the other side of an N/A.. lol! Thank you for your return visit and gracious comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Warren Doll

Date: 5/20/2019 11:45:00 AM

So well written and deserving of first place, Susan. Especially, the last line. All the best~ Warren

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/21/2019 8:14:00 PM

Thank you, Warren, for your wonderful comments. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Dean Wood

Date: 5/20/2019 9:52:00 AM

This is lovely Susan. Still on top of your game I see!

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/21/2019 8:11:00 PM

Dean, it’s wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your uplifting comments and heartwarming visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2019 5:23:00 PM

wow, what a magical little poem. Congrats on your awesome win.

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/19/2019 8:52:00 PM

It is always such a pleasure when your presence graces my page, Andrea. Thank you for your kind congrats and lovely comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/18/2019 6:38:00 PM

This is getting bad, I commented on this poem before-now I see my comment has disappeared. Is it gremlins at this site or else at my computer? My dear friend, congratulations on this fine poem being awarded first place. A very deserving award. Fantastic imagery and depths. A fav..

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/18/2019 7:46:00 PM

My dear friend, technology isn't always what it's cracked up to be.. I do believe that your comment has gone missing. However, I relish your beautiful comments, heartwarming congrats and the fav. Your kind spirit and true friendship is deeply appreciated, Robert. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/18/2019 2:42:00 PM

A lovely way to describe oneness!

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/18/2019 7:31:00 PM

Thank you, Kim, for your wonderful visit and lovely comment. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Lawless

Date: 5/18/2019 7:45:00 AM

OH YEAH....when that "twoness" becomes "oneness".....beware the "little' ripples....

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/18/2019 7:31:00 PM

Indeed! :)) Thank you for your gracious visit and wicked awesome comments, John. Your Boston presence lights up my South Coast page. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/18/2019 7:43:00 AM

Back with applause for your trophy win!

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/18/2019 7:26:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet friend, for the lovely applause - I can hear it from here :) You are truly appreciated, P.S. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/18/2019 6:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your trophy win with this gem!

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/18/2019 7:23:00 PM

I relish your kind congrats, Tania. Thank you for your wonderful comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/17/2019 3:27:00 PM

Sublime <3 Congratulations for your win! xomo

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:38:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comment and warm congrats, my lovely! Your shining presence and kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/17/2019 1:59:00 PM

Beautiful, Susan. Congrats on your well deserved gold medal finish.

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:06:00 PM

Your return visit and kind congrats are appreciated, Line. Thank you for your kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 5/17/2019 1:51:00 PM

A pleasure to return and reread this awesome poem, Susan....and to congratulate you on your much deserved Trophy! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:37:00 PM

I am doubly delighted by your return visit and heartwarming congrats, Paul. You are truly appreciated, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/17/2019 12:10:00 PM

Hey sissy...your illumination is brighter than ever...Congrats!!! on your top win...you do the family trio proud...bro bro

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 9:01:00 PM

Three cheers for the family trio, my wonderful bro bro! I relish the light of your presence and your heartwarming congrats. I'm pleased I made you proud, big bro, I must take after you! Warmest wishes and hugs, your lil sis, Illum <3

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/17/2019 11:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your worthy win with this priceless gem Susan, Aloha William

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:56:00 PM

Your lovely comments and kind congrats are truly appreciated, William. Thank you for your inspiring presence, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/17/2019 9:15:00 AM

Susan, great job! Panagiota

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:07:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and heartwarming comments, Panagiota. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/17/2019 6:31:00 AM

Every syllable is perfect... but that first sentence communes directly with the heart. I have to catch my breath each time I read it... completely lovely :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:54:00 PM

Your valued presence and precious comments are deeply appreciated, P.S. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me, their beauty inspires me. Warmest wishes always, my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/15/2019 2:42:00 PM

We can tell you are one of the lucky ones - not only by your writing from experience, but the Validation Code is YES - Aloha! Rico

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:47:00 PM

Lol! There's nothing more validating than a YES validation code.. ha! Thank you for your gracious visit and heartwarming comments, Rico. It's a pleasure to hear from you. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/15/2019 1:49:00 PM

ohh yes, the blending of two hearts brings charm to this otherwise wired world... so amazing in few lines, susan... huggs

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:32:00 PM

Nette, your presence is uplifting and is truly appreciated. Thank you for your lovely comments, they are received with joy. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 5/15/2019 9:14:00 AM

Awesome! The moment I read the initial 2 lines I could have stopped there, and pondered about love at first sight! The rest of the poem builds up on that gripping introduction, till two merge into one. Of late I have noticed the striking force of your shorter poems...goes to prove what a talented writer you are, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2019 8:28:00 PM

Thank you for your most cherished comments which I hold near and dear to my heart, Paul. Your shining presence is ever a source of inspiration for me, as is your potent use of brevity in your beautiful poetry - I think it's safe to say that you've had an influence on me :)) Warmest wishes and hugs always, my dear friend.. ~Susan