Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

Sol To Soul

G O L D E N
 
flower
of the solar throne
your far-away fire reigns immortal -

blossom wild beauty of chrysanthemum skies
hold me in the unfolding glory of your well-wishing petals
as Indian summer’s rays ravish and relax the chill

tender is the topaz passion
in the sunset of your satisfied season
and seductive is the ripened ember
in the harvest of your lingering light


S O L

to soul -
suffuse my surrender with pulsar persuasion
your ambient nectar 
embolden me the honey of your citrine haze -
a fortune my ruby honeycomb to save and savor.. 

anemone ambrosia for my essence to sip
when the amber blush of November’s kindled kiss
turns ashen 
on Winter’s cold grey lips


Susan Ashley
November 9, 2018


~ Third Place ~
Contest: N/A Re-Run
Sponsor: John Hamilton

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John Hamilton June 27, 2019 at 9:24 AM Always enjoy your writing Susan, congrats on a fine write! Susan Ashley June 27, 2019 at 10:09 PM I’m honored by my wonderful placement in your contest, John, and truly appreciate your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats. Thank you my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton November 21, 2018 at 2:27 PM Ditto to Laura's comments, my exact thoughts after reading you today. Very special talent you have! Susan Ashley November 23, 2018 at 2:49 PM Your esteemed and gracious presence here is so very appreciated, John. It is always wonderful for me to receive your lovely visit and beautiful comments, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker November 17, 2018 at 8:05 AM wet leaves of summer, footprints in its soft ground, cast away green leaves of yesterday so all your colors may be found, fill my eyes with red and gold so I may find peace in a time so old...my first thought after reading my friend, truly your soul walks in nature... Susan Ashley November 17, 2018 at 8:56 PM Dear Frederic, it is with great appreciation that I read your poetic and enchanting comments. Thank you for your gracious visit and for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. Glad you enjoyed, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing November 16, 2018 at 11:18 PM This poem is powerful as well as beautiful. Golden flower of the solar throne. What a beginning! A fav. Susan Ashley November 17, 2018 at 9:02 PM Your gracious visit and wonderful comments are so uplifting, Wren. It is an honor to receive your kind words and the fav. Your lovely thoughts are truly cherished. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus November 14, 2018 at 2:03 PM I hope you can hear my long round of applause from across the miles, Susan:) You truly deserve all the beautiful complimentary comments that have been written about your poem. An inspired title and creative content combine to take my breath away! ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend. // paul Susan Ashley November 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM My dear friend, since we are on the same wave length, your applause comes in loud and clear :)) Your generous comments are a thrill to receive and truly touch my heart, Paul. Thank you for your breathtaking sentiments, I smile knowing you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes and hugs always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong November 13, 2018 at 8:15 PM A fantastic lesson in how to create a poem with personification Susan! Wow...this is so provocative, written with class and your unique lovely style! I loved it! : ) xxoo Susan Ashley November 16, 2018 at 8:27 PM Connie, your gracious visit and generous comments are so uplifting, I am honored by your kind words, as I hold you, dear poetess, in high esteem. Your warm thoughts are truly cherished. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Laura Breidenthal November 13, 2018 at 4:48 PM Immensely riveting poetry here, Susan. I expect only greatness on your page and you always execute accordingly and beyond. I love the diffusion of the poem, how you expand and then finish with a cold resolve of the ending."suffuse my surrender with pulsar persuasion"...my favorite line! Always, Laura Susan Ashley November 16, 2018 at 9:07 AM Laura, it is always an immense pleasure and honor to receive your insightful and inspiring comments. I relish your generous thoughts that add lustrous value to my humble words and it pleases me greatly to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you, dear Laura. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael November 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM You've got to put something on those lips to keep it wet...Magical as usual...You Spell me everything I read your work...All the best Susan...A hug... Susan Ashley November 16, 2018 at 8:59 AM Thank you, Arturo, for your heartwarming comments and your wonderful visit. I relish your lovely thoughts, as always, mon ami. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Chris Hagy November 12, 2018 at 9:30 PM Oh this is lovely Susan! :) I love the sculpturing as well... and last line... "on Winter's cold grey lips" Susan Ashley November 15, 2018 at 6:56 PM Chris, it is with great appreciation that I read your heartwarming comments. Thank you for your gracious visit and for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. Glad you enjoyed, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina November 12, 2018 at 8:37 PM I am sorry, Susan. But it seems like every time I read one of your poems I find myself opening up the dictionary to see what a word means..lol But when I do, it makes your poems even more beautiful than I thought they were. Outstanding as always, my great poetess friend. Warmest wishes as always ~Charlieku Susan Ashley November 15, 2018 at 5:41 PM Dear Charlie, your wonderful presence on my poetry page never fails to warm my heart or produce a smile. Thank you for your lovely and inspiring comments that are such a joy to receive. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Harry Horsman November 12, 2018 at 4:30 PM Beautiful poetry, Susan, sparks an array of wondrous sentiment, being a country boy at heart.. Susan Ashley November 15, 2018 at 4:45 PM ..and your gracious visit sparks heartwarming appreciation, for your beautiful comments, Harry. I’m so please that my poetry touched your country boy heart, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf November 11, 2018 at 7:46 PM May the ambrosia never run out. May your cup runneth over! Blessings, Gershon Susan Ashley November 12, 2018 at 9:51 PM Hopefully, my cup will runneth over and get me through the long, cold upcoming winter, dear Gershon :)) Your presence is here is uplifting and your kindness is truly appreciated. Thank you for your lovely comments, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley November 11, 2018 at 4:56 PM Forgive me dear friend, Trip to the emergency room had me away for 28 hours. Five stanza's of truly exceptional poetry. I have come to expect no less from you my friend. You are by any standard, truly a poet's poet!!! A fav, a brilliant gem.. Susan Ashley November 12, 2018 at 9:48 PM My dear friend, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent ER visit and I pray that your health improves and for blessings for you and your precious family each and every day. Thank you for taking the time to comment so wonderfully and for the fav, Robert. Your friendship and kindness are deeply appreciated. Warmest and healing wishes to you, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose November 11, 2018 at 5:56 AM I want to plant a flower on your poem, (smile) you give new meaning to the word beauty dear Susan. Have a wonderful Sunday, xo Susan Ashley November 12, 2018 at 9:37 PM Oh, do plant a flower on my poem please, dear Pixie.. I relish your delightful idea :)) Thank you for your kindness, your lovely comments mean so much to me. Have a wonderful upcoming week, my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich November 10, 2018 at 6:02 PM BEST poem of THE day for me. Wow, this is amazing and the title alone is really clever. FAVE Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 8:36 PM Your gracious visit is a joy and your wonderful comment is a thrill! Thank you, Andrea, for your inspiring and heartwarming comments and for the fave, both are truly appreciated.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud November 10, 2018 at 4:48 PM ohh, a smashing hit of a work oenned so lusciously, susan... you amze!...huggs Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 8:37 PM Your gracious visit and beautiful comments are a thrill to receive. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me, Nette, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole November 10, 2018 at 12:50 PM Dear Susan, this is soft, sultry, and beautiful- all at the same time. Your thoughts caress the page with such elegance and grace. Your words have wings. :) Brandy Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 9:08 PM Dear Brandy, your thoughtful and beautiful comments are a pleasure to receive. Your gentle heart shines in your precious words. Thank you for the joy of your visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Michaels November 10, 2018 at 11:53 AM Imaginative and evocative imagery, Susan. Some extremely interesting and creative descriptions... well done! Regards, John. Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 9:11 PM Thank you, John, your beautiful comments are so inspiring. I'm so glad your enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe November 10, 2018 at 10:35 AM Love the imagery in your poem, Susan. Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 9:10 PM It is a joy to receive your lovely visit and your wonderful comments, Agnes. Thank you and warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit November 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM Indeed a golden poem..adorned in beauty and style of precious words. So many excellent lines..but let me say these impressed me tremendously: tender is the topaz passion..in the sunset of your satisfied season..and seductive is the ripened ember..in the harvest of your lingering light. You always write such delicate and beautiful poems, Susan. Kudos my friend. Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 9:19 PM Vijay, your gracious visit is a joy and I'm humbled and honored to receive such generous and heartwarming words from a wonderfully talented poet, such as yourself. Thank you for your lovely comments and I'm so glad that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Demetrios Trifiatis November 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM Celebration of beauty in verses divine dearest, Susan! Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 9:15 PM Your esteemed and gracious presence here is cause for a celebration, dearest Demetrios. It is always wonderful for me to receive your lovely visit and beautiful comments, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger November 10, 2018 at 8:46 AM Susan, your imagery and romantic poetry is so exquisite, no words can add to them, so I will sit here, in awe, wishing I could write something that would be enough to tell you how magnificent this poem was. Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 8:47 PM Caren, your gracious visit and heartwarming comments are so uplifting, I am humbled and honored by your kind words, as I hold you, dear poetess, in high esteem. Your warm thoughts are truly treasured. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven November 10, 2018 at 8:30 AM Hi Susan, this is a beautiful write you place before us. It is an honour and sure to read your wonderful words, to live the images that your words create on the canvas of the mind. Your gentle words take us on a wonderful poetic journey. You sing with beauty and grace, your words drawing us into your poetic world. This is a fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 8:43 PM Dear Mike, you beautiful and uplifting comments fill me with elation and are deeply appreciated. I am humbled and honored by your generous and heartwarming comments, as I hold your talent and opinion in such high regard. Thank you for both your kind friendship and for the fave, your precious thoughts are truly valued, my friend. Warmest wishes and have a wonderful weekend.. ~Susan

Lyric Man November 10, 2018 at 7:57 AM Susan.. your pen is a treat of both beauty and brilliance!! Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 8:23 PM Your gracious visit is a treat, Lyric, and I truly appreciate receiving your lovely and heartwarming comments. Thank you and warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands November 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM This is beautifully written and just took me away into the beauty. Well done Susan :) Susan Ashley November 10, 2018 at 8:11 PM Thank you, Heidi, your beautiful comments are so inspiring. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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