parasol

lone parasol stroll—
   leaves and lady dressed in red
       grayed man misses youth

ageautumnbeautylifenaturehaiku

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Moon Harp

April 18, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Susan, This is such a lovely haiku. He is people watching with a sigh. Moon Harp

Susan Ashley

April 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM

Dear Moon Harp, yes, as you said “people watching with a sigh”, such a beautiful way to describe it. You felt the wistful vibe I was going for. I’m so glad to know you enjoyed my haiku. It’s a pleasure to meet you today. I’ll visit your poems soon. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

September 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM

This is so cool. Love it!

Susan Ashley

September 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Dear Andrea, so happy to receive your uplifting comments. Thank you, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough

September 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM

I enjoy the play on words. Your poem takes us from a lone but vibrant young woman to a lonely old man reminiscing. This is a haiku that leads to deeper thought.

Susan Ashley

September 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Dear Hilda, I revel in your beautiful response to my poem. Thank you for sharing your insightful thoughts with me, they are treasured. I'm so glad you enjoyed the play on words. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan

David Crandall

September 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Nice imagery. I can picture it, and I can also relate to one of the characters, but I'll leave that as a mystery

Susan Ashley

September 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Lol! Thank you, David, for your wonderful and humorous response to my poem. Your poetic yet “mysterious” spirit is appreciated :) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ron VanHooser

September 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM

I like it that you leave it to your audience to envsion what happens, if anything between these two. This is intrigueing, nothing else is needed, leave it to the reader, I love it.

Susan Ashley

September 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Dear Ron, I value your beautiful comments and the way you enjoy the freedom of poetic interplay and interpretation between the poem and the reader. Less is more in poetry. Sometimes I tend to overdo my imagery, so I truly value your assessment. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough

September 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM

I feel nostalgia for the colorful parasols of yore. Your poem has a tinge of romance that is charming.

Susan Ashley

September 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM

Dear Hilda, I treasure your beautiful comments. I feel nostalgia for parasols too, they're so lovely. Thank you for your gracious visit. Your poetic spirit brightens my page. Warmest wishes, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan

Paige Hind

August 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM

A true and enduring thought- you put the words into his mouth, I bet :)

Susan Ashley

September 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM

Dear Paige, it's wonderful to see you! Thank you for your wonderful thoughts and for your gracious visit. I imagine older men do wish for their youth again in certain scenarios as older women do too... to act on lust and to be lusted after.. ah, the muse of a poet lol! Warmest wishes, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan