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Morning Song of Praise

'neath buttermilk skies 
my soul on the horizon -
I have found my voice 


Susan Ashley 
April 26, 2020


~ Third Place ~
Morning Praise Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Raul Moreno
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Brul Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 5:24 PM
Wow! Your haikus are so appetizing dear Susan!! Now buttermilk~~ so creative!! Another fave!!
Ashley Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 9:29 AM
I relish your expressive comments and the great honor of your fave, JCB. Thank you for your wonderful visit, dear poetess. Your talent and artistry are greatly admired. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 1:02 PM
Buttermilk skies make me think of pancakes! Great!
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Yummy! Thank you, Kim! Your visit is appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Romios Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 7:53 PM
I would have given you first place! A FAV..,really beautiful, Susan! Panagiota xxx
Ashley Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Hello Panagiota! Your response to my haiku thrills me. First place on your list is the best place to be! :)) Thank you for your inspiring comments and for the honor of your fav, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan xoxo
Kiser Avatar
August 13, 2020 at 6:10 PM
Lovely piece.
Ashley Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM
Thank you so much, M. L. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Ashford Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 9:26 AM
This is utterly lovely Susan!
Ashley Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Eric. I relish your response to my haiku and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan
Marc Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Awesome haiku! You have captured the experience so well ~ Fav
Ashley Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Thank you, P.M., for your wonderful comments and for the honor of your heartwarming fav. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 3:27 PM
I love your poem, picture and buttermilk skies. Short and wonderful. Have a great day writing away...........
Ashley Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 9:02 AM
Paula, I'm so pleased to know that you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your heartwarming and uplifting comments. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Mcintosh Avatar
June 18, 2020 at 9:55 PM
Wonderful haiku. I love it. Blessings sent your way and love too... Gina
Ashley Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Thank you, Gina. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my haiku. Your kind comments and warm congrats are so uplifting. Warmest wishes and love to you too.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 11:37 PM
Awesome, Susan. Love "buttermilk skies".
Ashley Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 9:30 PM
Thank you so much, Line! I relish your wonderful comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Beautiful...and with an Ashleyish touch to it! Love the end line...you not only found your voice, but also a flare for this poetry form! Congratulations on your high flying win, Susan. ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul
Ashley Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Your ever encouraging and endearing comments fill me with elation, Paul. What a wonderful poetry friend you are! I have learned so much from reading your splendid, succinct poetry and from receiving your thoughtful, enlightening critiques - you have helped me to find my poetic voice and I am forever grateful, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan
Dutta Avatar
May 5, 2020 at 9:59 PM
Lovely haiku to win top. Big Congrats.
Ashley Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 9:32 PM
Your wonderful comments and kind congrats are heartwarming and appreciated, Anisha. Thank you for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Adams Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 8:28 PM
I love yours so am so glad to see it as a top winner... congratulations! hugs
Ashley Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 10:56 AM
I relish your expressive comments and heartwarming congrats, Sandra. Thank you for your uplifting return visit, dear poetess. Your talent and artistry are greatly admired. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Allison Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 4:46 PM
absolutely delightful Susan, many congrats :-) hugs Jan xx
Ashley Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 8:37 PM
Thank you, Jan, for your uplifting comments and your heartwarming congrats. I'm so glad you enjoyed my Haiku. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan
Roper Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Beautiful verse, Susan, congratulations on your third place win. Hugs Eve
Ashley Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 8:35 PM
Thank you, Eve, for your wonderful comments and for your kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Sands Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 8:01 AM
Oh wow. I love this. It is so peaceful and then filled with strength of voice ! A Fav :)
Ashley Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 8:34 PM
Heidi, I am elated by your wonderful response to my Haiku and for the honor of your fav. It's also wonderful to know that you are feeling better, my friend. Your presence here was greatly missed :) Warmest wishes for you always, dear poetess.. ~Susan
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 7:13 AM
Susan, congratulations on this rousing trophy win! I think it might be the first haiku of yours I have read - well done. I love the soul on the horizon line! Great writing, my friend!
Ashley Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Yes, John, I do believe it is my first Haiku you've ever commented on (I hope it won't be the last..lol!) and it was such a pleasure to receive your beautiful comments and kind congrats. I'm so pleased your enjoyed my humble offering :) Thank you, my dear friend, for leaving me inspired to reach ever higher. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan
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April 28, 2020 at 10:18 PM
Susan, just lovely and peaceful as the dawn awakening -spoken by the rooster -such a creative perspective! Congratulations!
Ashley Avatar
April 29, 2020 at 8:04 PM
Thank you, Sam for your beautiful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
April 28, 2020 at 7:03 AM
And such a beautiful voice and spirit therein resides. Such depth and wonderful imagery in so short a piece is awe inspiring. A fav...
Ashley Avatar
April 28, 2020 at 3:14 PM
My dear friend, your beautiful comments inspire me to reach ever higher. I'm thrilled, Robert, by your response to my poem. Your cherished words fill me with elation. Thank you, dear poet, for sharing your thoughts with me and for the honor of your fav. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 3:53 PM
wow, I love this one. One of my favorites I've seen in this category
Ashley Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 9:22 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Your lovely comments are so uplifting. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Hamilton Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 2:26 PM
I'm amazed at how much can be said with so few words, well said Susan, I'm not usually a fan of short writes but this one has sparked my interest!
Ashley Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 9:19 PM
John, it's so wonderful to see you gracing my poetry page.. you've been missed, my friend. I'm pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. With your pen on fire (and now the 'World's on fire') that's all you need is more sparks ;) Thank you for your awesome comments, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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April 27, 2020 at 9:21 AM
Oh YES! I love it. My best to you in the contest Susan, xomo!
Ashley Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 9:08 PM
Thank you, Mo, for your heartwarming comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan <3
Adams Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 6:18 AM
I love your take on this photo...buttermilk skies, so pretty... soul on the horizon, he surely does give the morning rise his all... great entry and write! hugs
Ashley Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 9:10 PM
Indeed, dear Sandra! Thank you for your uplifting comments, my friend. I'm so glad you enjoyed my Haiku. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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