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Rain's Mournful Song

Wrathful tears ripen shame and sows conscience-stricken seeds of self-loathing. Scourged by the storm’s desolate dirge this flimsy canopy offers no protection as the wind-driven rain rides roughshod over me. Susan Ashley April 9, 2019

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Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/29/2019 7:11:00 PM

Is it just me or there're gusts of wind and the rustle of rain here? It's amazing. You're a master of alliteration, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/31/2019 8:06:00 PM

Kurt, it is always such a pleasure when your awesome presence graces my poem. Your beautiful comments are a joy to receive and you are truly appreciated, my dear friend. Thank you for your sweet kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/12/2019 7:36:00 PM

thanks again. I am praying for something awesome to come of it!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/12/2019 8:06:00 PM

Good things happen to good people, Andrea, I feel your prayers will be answered <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/12/2019 5:10:00 PM

Your talent shines in this short poem, Susan. Love your way with word. Thanks for visiting Carolyn's blog and for the congratulations you gave me there.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/12/2019 6:00:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and gracious comments, Andrea. You’re welcome and enjoy the screening of ‘Sistine’. What an awesome experience it’ll be! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/12/2019 8:46:00 AM

Hey Suze!... you're on cruise control baby...way to go, sis...bro, bro...{*J*}

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/12/2019 5:49:00 PM

Hey bro bro! Your presence brightens my poetry page and my heart, dear {*J*} thank you for the smiles you bring. Warmest wishes.. ~Your sane sissy, Illum:)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/10/2019 11:10:00 PM

Talk about just splitting yourself wide open, and pouring out your heart, wow! Susan, you are a maestro at this! Wonderfully done, my friend.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/11/2019 8:46:00 AM

Thank you, Caren, joy follows you wherever you go. I truly appreciate you, your lovely light and your gracious comments! Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/10/2019 10:16:00 PM

Rain to the thirsty is a blessing, to the unprotected and homeless oft a scourge. To the crops a benefit , to the flooded property a calamity. Water brings life, tears can be from joy or heartache. Your verses highlight the the sadness of more pain when a life has already been broken.. A fav.. great and deep emotional poetry.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/11/2019 8:41:00 AM

Yes, indeed, my dear friend.. rain and tears have many moods, both good and bad, and I find that whenever they fall, they are very inspiring to me. Your perceptive comments recognize the flavor of these tears and rain perfectly. Thank you, Robert, for your deep and meaningful sentiments and for the fav. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 4/10/2019 4:25:00 PM

Some storms do treat us badly and leave their mark on us, Susan. Yet, considering the many obstacles which we encounter, we somehow still manage to keep going. Enjoyed this expressive poem and the alliteration within it. ~ Warm regards and hugs my friend. // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/10/2019 8:07:00 PM

Indeed we do, my dear friend. Your sage words are uplifting and I shall keep them in my heart's pocket with all your other inspirations I've compiled there :)) Your precious comments are most appreciated as is your cherished friendship, Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs to you always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/10/2019 3:19:00 PM

The wind has such a personality and can delight or cause fright. I love the rain but together they can over power. Wonderfully captured in your poem Susan. : ) xxoo

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/10/2019 7:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie, for the pleasure of your visit and for your lovely comments. It's always so wonderful to hear from you.Warmest Easter wishes to you and yours, my dear friend.. ~Susan xo

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/10/2019 8:22:00 AM

You can't stop the flow...it over when it's over...Very expressive...Nice to you see you here again...All the best...

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/10/2019 7:45:00 PM

Hello dear Arturo! It's such a pleasure to hear from you and receive your lovely comments. Your gracious visit and your wonderful presence here is most appreciated, mon ami. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 4/10/2019 12:06:00 AM

Beautifully written, Susan... 'the storms desolate dirge...' such artfully rendered poetry.

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/10/2019 6:55:00 PM

Lawrence, it is a pleasure to receive your esteemed thoughts. Thank you for your precious comments and for your gracious visit. It's always wonderful when you stop by. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan