Poetry, a Profound Sense of Beauty By Susan Ashley and Frederic Parker

In this wondrous world, we are bound
to the silent realms of our poetic soul

Where white doves flutter and sighing words whisper
as dreams are dreamt with a heart's fervor
of unyielding desire which brightly burns
through the words of poetry
that capture the world's glorious glimmers
which slowly drip upon the page as poems
seeking a night's landscape
of wandering wishes beneath glittering stars
from a memory in fanciful flight
on the wings of perfection

where a sonnet shimmers in stardust bestrewn
as the moon serenaded fades into song
forgetting to rise and light dusky skies
lost in the magic of this intimate dark
as lips of a poet tingle the skin of a lyric
and brush with a breath thoughts soft as a flute
fantasy flies like fireflies from a jar
to drift to the depths of velvet horizons
reveries no longer long to be free
as the muse charms a pulse from the page

It's there in my heart's timeless space
I hear the poems of your soul


3/16/21
Thank You...Dear Friend, Dear Poet
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Ashley Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 6:50 PM
Dear poet, dear friend, our pens became one in our poetic muse of elevating inspiration and for that, I thank you, Frederic, for your invitation to dance upon the page, two souls embraced in the waltz of words. I am honored to have created this poem with you.. POTW.. I’m so proud to celebrate this with you. Thank you for being so generous with the glowing praise you’ve given me in our combined effort, but your stirring and sterling artistry sets the romantic stage, I simply follow in the footlights. I adore what we’ve created. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Parker Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Dear poet,dear friend your generous soul lights the purity of your heart and leaves me speechless, thank you again for our dance of words and poetic muse...you have a beautiful soul my friend...
Seeker Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 8:52 PM
Beautifully crafted! Congrats on POTW
Goldsmith Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 8:42 AM
Congratulate to both of you for your POTW win. A "Beautiful" write. I love your ending, "It's there in my heart's timeless space I hear the poems of your soul." Have a blessed day/week..................
Y. Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 5:33 AM
Hi Frederic, I'm just coming back to give you both a big congratulations for getting the poem of the week. It was well deserved. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis
Hankins Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 8:14 PM
Back again to congratulate both of you for a beautiful collaborative work and the honor of POTW!
Nicole Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 6:17 PM
"Lips of a poet tingle the skin of a lyric, as the muse charms a pulse from the page" Oh my ! Such a beautiful thought. You both have created a Masterpiece. Poetry is art in Motion, and your words take flight. Congratulations Frederic and Susan, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy
Allison Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Dropping back with many congrats to you both on POTW:-) hugs Jan xx
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:24 PM
hugs back Jan, Susan's poetry is in another realm, it's hard to keep up
Pandit Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM
Congrats Frederic on poem of the week. Kudos to you and Susan for this lovely collaboration.
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:22 PM
thank you for your kind words Vijay
La France Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 11:39 AM
Frederic, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE WEEK with this wonderful collaboration with Susan, great writing _Constance
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:20 PM
Constance thank you, it was a real pleasure writing with Susan her skill leaves me speechless
Lawrence Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 10:42 AM
So very beautiful, heartfelt, loving, mysterious and soul touching. Congratulations to you Susan and Frederic for such lovely lines. It is definitely a FAV !
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:19 PM
thank you Susan for your kind words
Logan Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 4:39 AM
Susan, when you make a comeback you take center stage with a grand entrance. potd AND potw. Bravo to you and Frederic for these wonderful free verse lines.
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:17 PM
thank you Jenna, Susan also made poem of the day collaborating with Robert
Andresen Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 4:00 AM
- Frederic and Susan, congratulations to both of you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:16 PM
thank you Sunshine for your kindness
Cunningham Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 2:15 AM
Enjoyed your journey to the realms of the poetic soul, a wonderful collaboration Susan and Frederic, congratulations to you both on the honour of POTW. Tom
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:12 PM
thank you Tom
Hamilton Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 3:53 PM
Amazing that two of my fave poets unite to create this magnificent write. As was mentioned it is a seamless write, no doubt due to the blending harmoniously of two wonderfully talented poets. A fave for me! Congrats to both of you! This should be POTW!
Hamilton Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 6:02 PM
Don't sell yourself short Frederic you too are a gifted poet, the two of you work fantastic together.
Parker Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 3:11 PM
thank you John, Susan is truly a gifted poet
Hamilton Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 7:37 AM
It seems like admin took a liking to my suggestion congrats on POTW!
Edmonds  Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 2:48 PM
A beautiful collaboration, the twinning of two poetic minds, well done Susan and Frederic... Belle
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:40 PM
Belle thank you from both of us for your generous words of kindness
Lindley Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 3:31 AM
Frederic and Susan, now this is true poetry, born of two hearts, souls, and very talented poetic minds. Indeed, it is an exceptional collaboration and a fine jewel to find and read this morning. Congratulations my friends on a wonderful new collaboration. A fine fav, and god bless..
Lindley Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 8:36 PM
Thank you my friend. I checked back to read the very fine collaborative piece yet again. The theme, imagery flow and beauty of it is definitely tops. I would expect no less from the both of you. God bless...
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:39 PM
Robert knowing how invested you are in poetry you have given us a great compliment, thank you for your kindness
Ligon Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Beautiful compilation! Your poetic pens blend together as one so seamlessly.
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:37 PM
Juliet, it seems seamless because of Susan's beautiful skill and majestic lines of poetry
Sands Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations to the both of you for an absolutely beautiful collaboration! Excellent :)
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:36 PM
Thank you Heidi for your kindness
Allison Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 1:42 PM
if ever there was an outstanding blend of poetic excellence it is here in this wonderful poem, Bravo Susan and Frederic an absolute gem and into my faves:-) hugs jan xx
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:35 PM
Jan I can think of no one better to have danced poetic with than Susan
Ashley Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Dear Frederic, thank you for the honor of your gracious invitation to collaborate with you on this lovely poem. Your gifted pen is truly beautiful and your inspiration is an enchantment to my imagination. It was a wonderful pleasure to share in this creative experience with you, dear poet, dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 5:33 PM
Susan I am honored you said yes and put life into our poem with your creative imagination and beautiful words...Frederic
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