Susan Ashley Poet Rhyme

Morning Mist

In dampened blur of violet dawn
as angels’ weep did touch upon
a mourner’s shoulders mist enshroud - 
to soften edges gauzy haze
that hug around these painful days
and mellow memories endowed
in sacred stillness of time gone.

In silent water droplets clear
is beauty precious every sphere
collecting on the silvern spires 
midst leaf and scented lavender
reminding me of when we were
devoted in our love’s desires -
each flower holds a lost love tear.


Susan Ashley
September 29, 2018


~ Third Place ~
Contest: Your Choice Flower Verse, Any Form, Any Theme
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Kelly Deschler July 25, 2019 at 9:17 PM The smooth flow and vivid imagery made your lovely poem a joy to read this evening... Keep up the wonderful work Susan... Congratulations on your win! Susan Ashley July 27, 2019 at 10:09 AM I relish your beautiful comments, Kelly. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me and for your kind congrats, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jeanne Mcgee June 27, 2019 at 10:02 PM Beautiful Susan. "that hug around these painful days"..."each flower holds a lost love tear" Congrats on your win. Susan Ashley June 27, 2019 at 10:12 PM Jeanne, my spirit soars on the wings of your uplifting comments. Thank you for your gracious visit and heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

L. J. Carber June 27, 2019 at 11:44 AM Quite lovely, Susan--it reads beautifully--congrats! Susan Ashley June 27, 2019 at 9:15 PM Thank you for you heartwarming congrats, L. J. Your esteemed presence here and your precious comments are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gary Smith June 27, 2019 at 3:41 AM What a lovely flowing poem Susan, congrats. :) Susan Ashley June 27, 2019 at 9:13 PM Thank you for your uplifting comments and heartwarming congrats, Gary. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit June 25, 2019 at 6:51 AM Superb write--as always. Congrats on your podium win Susan. Susan Ashley June 26, 2019 at 8:41 PM Thank you, Vijay, your wonderful comments and heartwarming congrats are a joy to receive. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier June 24, 2019 at 10:59 PM Absolutely lovely, Susan. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish. Susan Ashley June 26, 2019 at 8:40 PM Thank you, Line, your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats are a joy to receive. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jack Horne November 16, 2018 at 1:12 PM this is beautiful - excellent poetry, as always, from you x Susan Ashley November 16, 2018 at 8:29 PM I relish your beautiful comments, Jack. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me, it's always a pleasure to receive your heartwarming words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Harry Horsman November 13, 2018 at 4:30 PM Oh, wonderful poetry, truly a classic to emulate the poetry of the old masters of our lakes here in the UK. Susan Ashley November 13, 2018 at 8:58 PM The Lake District must have been a very beautiful and mystical place to inspire such master poets. How heartwarming and wonderful your comments are, Harry. I am truly touched by your kind words. Thank you for your inspiring presence on my poetry page. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Faraz Ajmal November 5, 2018 at 1:17 PM What a beautiful and lovely piece this is, I absolutely love reading it Susan Ashley November 5, 2018 at 1:26 PM Faraz, it's so wonderful to see you and receive your inspiring and uplifting comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed this poem, your kind thoughts fill me with delight. Thank you, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 5:33 PM Susan, you have taken soft colors and mingled them with emotional pain of loss so divinely in this brilliant poignant piece! I love the form too! : ) Susan Ashley October 27, 2018 at 9:40 PM Connie, it is an honor for me to receive your kind and inspiring words. Thank you for your lovely comments that speak from your wonderful heart, you are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing October 19, 2018 at 6:59 PM Susan you make sadness beautiful. You have a gift. Susan Ashley October 27, 2018 at 9:07 PM I relish your beautiful comments, Wren. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me and my apologies to you for the delay in my response to your heartwarming words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mockingbird Stevenson October 16, 2018 at 6:02 AM A very raw piece. Thanks for sharing such a powerful piece.much love. Mockingbird x Susan Ashley October 16, 2018 at 3:59 PM Your presence here is uplifting, Mockingbird. I relish your intense response to my poem as much as I relish the beauty of your poetry. Thank you for your inspiring comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich October 12, 2018 at 7:39 PM This is very lovely writing, Susan, and filled with nostalgia! Susan Ashley October 13, 2018 at 7:46 PM Thank you, Andrea, for your beautiful comments that kindly touch my heart. I'm so happy that you enjoyed my poem. Your visit is always such a delight. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf October 8, 2018 at 12:17 PM Such a gorgeous intertwining of nature with love and its attendant emotions. Vintage Susan Ashley, excellence that should never be taken for granted. It is indeed an honor to read it and comment on it. Best wishes always, Gershon Susan Ashley October 8, 2018 at 1:04 PM I relish your beautiful and uplifting comments that touch and warm my heart, Gershon. Your shining presence is a lovely inspiration, my dear friend. Thank you, and it is indeed an honor for me to receive your kind words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Bernard Chan October 6, 2018 at 11:12 PM Gorgeous imagery and exquisite, bittersweet sentiments. Affecting, stellar poetry! :) Susan Ashley October 7, 2018 at 9:38 AM Bernard, your presence and beautiful poetry has been sorely missed and I so appreciate seeing you back on PS. Thank you for your lovely comments that warm and uplift my heart. Warmest wishes to you my dear friend.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven October 6, 2018 at 1:13 PM Hi Susan, a wonderful piece that touches the heart, bringing a tear to the eyes. Such glorious style, such vivid imagery. Your words sing so eloquently across the page. Pure Gold my friend. May your pen ever run gold. HHave a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley October 7, 2018 at 9:36 AM My dear friend, I have missed your inspiring presence here and I'm so pleased to hear from you today. Your uplifting comments touch and warm my heart more than you can imagine. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and heartfelt thoughts with me, Mike. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Lindsay Laurie October 4, 2018 at 11:06 PM G'day Susan … for me, your poem blends autumn with love and how beautiful they both can be - thank you Susan - Lindsay Susan Ashley October 6, 2018 at 9:38 AM Lindsay, your comments are as beautiful as they are thoughtful. Thank you for your lovely comments that speak from your wonderful heart, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus October 4, 2018 at 2:51 PM I enjoyed both the poem and the rhyme scheme, Susan. My heart flutters at your compelling imagery; the ending tugs at my heart strings. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul Susan Ashley October 6, 2018 at 10:16 AM My dearest friend, both your endearing comments and your beautiful friendship are cherished. Thank you, Paul, for the continued shine of your inspiration and your esteemed artistry, which enlightens and improves my creative poetic endeavors. You gentle insight and encouragement is so lovely in its ability to reach and teach.. my appreciation is endless :)) Warmest wishes and hugs always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan (Soup Mail)

Caren Krutsinger October 2, 2018 at 12:02 PM Susan, your imagery takes my imagination to new heights every time I read one of your wonderful poems! Susan Ashley October 4, 2018 at 9:08 AM Caren, your uplifting comment fills me with joy and appreciation. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts and I'm so pleased that my poem could take you higher - I relish your meaningful comments my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~ Susan

Chuck Melugin October 2, 2018 at 5:38 AM My dear Susan...You sure know how to make an old man cry.....and then...the last two lines.....I'm a basket case! Do you hold classes for wanna be's? Susan Ashley October 4, 2018 at 9:05 AM Oh Chuck, I treasure your beautiful and touching thoughts. You bring tears of appreciation to my eyes when I read your lovely comments. I'm so pleased to know that my poem was strongly felt in your heart.. and btw, you're not a wanna be, but a fabulous poet whose fantastic poetry I adore.. so let's both dry our eyes.. lol, my wonderful friend :)) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud October 1, 2018 at 2:04 PM mystified by your soft and deep devotional, susan... lovely gift of a poem!..huggs Susan Ashley October 4, 2018 at 8:56 AM I relish your beautiful comments, Nette. Thank you for sharing your lovely and heartwarming thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley October 1, 2018 at 12:02 PM Truly exquisite depths, beauty and power in this very revealing example of your tremendous poetic talent my dear friend! You never cease to amaze me with your verses and your insights.. A great fav and a magnificent jewel that truly inspires me to wake from my blues.. Susan Ashley October 4, 2018 at 8:55 AM Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me, dear Robert. I relish your heartwarming comments and your shining presence on my poetry page. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this poem, your expressed appreciation and the fav are both held in my truest gratitude. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe September 29, 2018 at 8:55 PM Lovely imagery and gentle melancholy in your poem, Susan. Susan Ashley October 1, 2018 at 9:32 AM Thank you for your wonderful appreciation of my poem, Agnes. Your lovely comments are held in my truest gratitude. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands September 29, 2018 at 9:57 AM This is so beautifully written. Well expressed :) Susan Ashley September 29, 2018 at 3:26 PM Heidi, your lovely comments are so wonderfully uplifting and held in my heartfelt appreciation. Thank you! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior September 29, 2018 at 9:54 AM My missy sisy...if you needed a shoulder to deluge on, you could have called me!...then, of course, I would start to cry...then I'd have to call twisy sisy, and she would cry...OMG!...the castle would flood lol...poor Unicorns...but your verse is awesome!...now I'm crying :( ...+WW+ Susan Ashley September 29, 2018 at 3:23 PM Lol! Yah, but the Unicorns know how to deploy their life vests.. lol! I’m more concerned about the sad mental state of us twisty triplets.. It’s a poetry cry-fest for sure! But, between the tears, I’m so happy you enjoyed my verse my dear wicked trippy triplet bro.. now let’s dry our eyes and drain the castle.. haha! Love, hugs and tears.. your sane sisy :))