Susan Ashley Poet Rhyme

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Soul's Message To Her Human Heart

Light, essence white shines in beauty, eyes green,
human heart, spirit’s hull, please don’t despair,
life, your trials tinctured light-dark I’ve seen..,
you’re never alone; with you I am here.

Mortal being -- sainted soul -- hand in hand,
partnered; life’s pebbled footpaths, we do share.
Someday, we’ll traverse azure’s Promised Land..,
you’re never alone; with you I am here. 

Free will; color palette pastel choices,
through hues of happiness or stains of fear,
muted disappointments, rich rejoices..,
you’re never alone; with you I am here.

Each tint a test each shade a solution,
lift song’s surrender to Him in prayer,
till final breath – Divine absolution..,
you’re never alone; with you I am here.


Susan Ashley
September 7, 2017


~ Second Place ~
Contest: Poems That Paint a Picture
Sponsor: Silent One

*based on painting by Saatchi provided by Silent One on contest page

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Paul Callus January 3, 2018 at 1:28 PM Stopping here for another read of this lovely poem, Susan, while I meander along trying to see if I'd missed out any of your posts:) ~ warm regards // paul Susan Ashley January 3, 2018 at 4:17 PM Oh you are a true and wonderful poetry friend Paul :) I so enjoy seeing you again on this poem's page.. though I believe you have read all my poetry, please feel free to visit with my poems again and again :)) Your friendship truly delights me and is deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Beautiful Scars December 20, 2017 at 11:32 AM you write with such tenderness and ease, loved this poem it was beautiful..you are so gifted sweet Susan! :) -luloo Susan Ashley December 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM It pleases me to know that you enjoyed this poem Laura. I appreciate your lovely sentiments truly and your talented presence on my poetry page is uplifting and heartwarming. Thank you my friend for your beautiful comments. Warmest wishes ~Susan

CayCay Godwin December 7, 2017 at 11:09 PM How I love this! Let me count the ways, maybe not, it would take so long for I love it in so many ways I have yet to absorb them all. Such beauty, such touching, poetically profound beauty that touches me from core, up to my eyes. Some poems, you read, and some poems, you feel. This I am still feeling. Wow! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Susan Ashley December 8, 2017 at 3:38 PM Oh, my lovely friend CayCay, your wonderful words truly do touch my heart and warm it up to a toasty glow. Your heartfelt appreciation for my poem reaches me and touches me as well my soulful friend. Yours is one of the most beautiful comments I've ever received for my poetry and with my deepest gratitude I thank you dear one. Love and poetry hugs ~Susan

Arturo Michael December 6, 2017 at 10:35 AM And believe me...I know He's here...Loved this one...Good afternoon Susan...Some Sunshine for you...It's hot like fire here...All the best to you Susan Ashley December 6, 2017 at 8:17 PM Thank you my dear Arturo for your lovely sentiments and your generous heart. The sunshine you sent for me was cozy and appreciated since it was cold and dreary today. Your brightness and lightness brightened and lightened my spirit my friend. It's heartwarming to know you enjoyed my poem.. Warmest wishes to you and maybe this weekend I'll send you some snow to cool the temps down for you :) Hugs and smiles always.~Susan

Paul Callus November 27, 2017 at 4:12 PM Both your poem and the visual are vivid and striking, Susan. I find the repeated line expressive and it delivers the desired effect. it's comforting to see the soul and heart on such good terms! ~ Congratulations on your merited high placement. ~ Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley November 27, 2017 at 7:44 PM Yes, life's good when your soul and heart are on such good terms:) It pleases me to know that you enjoyed my write Paul. This poem is dear to me because it marks a turning point in my writing where I'm starting to feel more comfortable with my poetic voice and style. Though I've written prose (on/off) for years, I've only been writing 'poetry' since last July.. Thank you my friend for your precious thoughts.Warmest wishes ~Susan

John Michaels November 22, 2017 at 2:21 AM Lovely descriptions and wonderful imagery, Susan. Such a captivating write and a well-deserved high-placed win! Kind regards, John. Susan Ashley November 22, 2017 at 1:33 PM Thank you John for your very kind words. Your wonderful visits and uplifting comments are always so well appreciated my friend! ~Susan

Maria Williams September 18, 2017 at 3:27 AM I thought your poem would do well and I see that it has been placed in 2nd place, thats awesome Susan. Congratulations on a very well deserved placing on a truly exceptional poem....Maria TAR Susan Ashley September 18, 2017 at 8:34 PM With much appreciation I read your lovely comment Maria. Thank you for your wonderfully warmhearted words and visit. I hope you are having a beautiful day! Susan

John Hamilton September 15, 2017 at 12:59 PM Beautiful writing Susan, very skilled pen is evident in this write. I loved the repeated refrain, very comforting, gave it a lyrical quality which you know I love. Congrats on a very worthy 2nd place! Susan Ashley September 15, 2017 at 4:41 PM Hi John, I am thrilled that you think so highly of my poem and I'm happy that you enjoyed the warm and lyrical quality of it, and yes, I remember how much you love that quality! :) I'm flattered by your very lovely comment and I so appreciate your visit. Thank you so much John.

Winged Warrior September 14, 2017 at 8:34 AM Congrats!!! Susan...A prise of a verse my friend...god bless...^WW^ Susan Ashley September 14, 2017 at 10:37 AM Thank you Winged Warrior for your warm-hearted and kind comment and your visits are always SO appreciated. I hope you have a glorious day my friend! :) Susan

Richard Palmer September 13, 2017 at 9:58 AM Wonderfully written,,,Susan,,,congrats Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 4:03 PM Hi Richard, thank you so much for your kind comment and I truly appreciation your visit :) Susan

Constance La France September 13, 2017 at 9:03 AM Susan, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement with this wonderful poem Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 4:05 PM Hi Broken Wings, thank you so much for your warm words. Your comment and visit are much appreciated! :) Susan

Gary Smith September 13, 2017 at 6:57 AM Congrats Susan, a lovely read :) Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 4:20 PM Hi Gary, thank you so much for your wonderful comment and I truly appreciate your visit :) Susan

Vijay Pandit September 13, 2017 at 6:55 AM Congrats Susan--a well deserved win!! Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 4:21 PM Hi Vijay, thank you for your kind comment and I appreciate your visit :) Susan

Silent One September 13, 2017 at 5:52 AM I like the way your wrote this, some good use of vocabulary and some excellent lines here... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 7:01 PM Thank you Silent One for awarded my poem a second placement in your contest. I really enjoyed the challenge of writing for it because of the picture you chose for the theme. Also, I appreciate you hosting the contest as well! :) Susan

Janis Medders Tobechi September 11, 2017 at 6:09 PM Lovely imagery and painted picture of words. A winner in my book. Good luck in the contest. Susan Ashley September 11, 2017 at 8:17 PM Hi Janis, I very much appreciate your lovely comment and your visit. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement :) Susan

Charlie Smith September 11, 2017 at 11:13 AM Just wonderful Susan, lovely, lovely words. Best wishes in the contest... Susan Ashley September 11, 2017 at 1:31 PM Thank you Charlie for your wonderful and kind comment, your visit and your well-wishes :) Susan

Judy Ball September 11, 2017 at 6:00 AM Well said Susan. I like to thank Him for each and every day. For the beauty that surrounds my life and the protection and providence He has always shown me. As you so eloquently put it. He is there with us and doesn't like to be ignored. Love this. Great job. God Bless, JB Sorry it took so long to get back to you. My eye sight is getting worse and I'm awaiting eye surgery. Going in for glaucoma surgery on the 15th and will find out then when they will do my cataracts. Right now my world a blur. Susan Ashley September 11, 2017 at 8:24 PM Hi Judy, I am so sorry to know what you are going through. Good luck on the 15th with your surgery and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome for you my friend. I very much appreciate your visit and your lovely and kindhearted comment and kindness. Good luck Judy and wishing you a speedy recovery :) Susan

Probir Gupta September 11, 2017 at 5:38 AM Beautifully done, Susan ... The last stanza I love ... 'Each tint a test each shade a solution ' , sounds lovely ... Thanks for your glowing appreciation of my poem Ecstasy ... Susan Ashley September 11, 2017 at 7:10 PM Oh you're welcome Probir! I am still a glow from your beautiful write :) Thank you for your lovely and encouraging comment, also your visits are always SO appreciated. I hope you are having a very delightful day my friend! :) Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen September 11, 2017 at 4:39 AM - Beautiful lines and imagery, Susan - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Ashley September 11, 2017 at 7:06 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise. I truly appreciate your kindhearted and lovely comment, visit and well-wishes. Hugs and friendship :) Susan

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2017 at 8:40 PM Oh why couldn't I be this creative when I saw that picture. My poem is not posted yet. I could only come up with a simple tanka. This one is gonna score high I think! Susan Ashley September 10, 2017 at 8:46 PM Hi Andrea, you are always so creative! I'm sure your tanka is terrific :) Thank you for your wonderful visit and kind words. There seems to be many amazing entries, I'm sure your's will score high as well, I can't wait to read it! :)

Kim Rodrigues September 10, 2017 at 7:31 PM Very nice, Susan! Free will..you have color palette choices, Susan Ashley September 10, 2017 at 8:38 PM Thank you so much Kim for the lovely comment and visit:)

Sunlite Wanter September 10, 2017 at 6:35 PM Through hues of happiness or stains of fear! Such a joy to read this and other lovely lines. Susan Ashley September 10, 2017 at 8:42 PM Hi Sunlite, I so appreciate your visits and kind and warm-hearted comments. Thank you for your lovely words, I'm glad you enjoyed :) Susan

Bernard Chan September 10, 2017 at 6:56 AM Eloquently expressed. And I love how you've anchored each stanza with the same touching refrain. Gives the whole poem an rhythmic, emotional weight. Much enjoyed :) Susan Ashley September 10, 2017 at 12:52 PM Thank you Bernard for your awesome comment! I'm glad you thought the refrain was anchoring each stanza instead of being tediously repetitious, that was great positive feedback for me. As always, it's such a pleasure for me to read your kind words and to have a visit from you - much appreciation my friend :) Susan

Janice Canerdy September 9, 2017 at 5:46 PM Lovely and appealing, Susan! Janice Susan Ashley September 9, 2017 at 6:31 PM Thank you so much Janice! Susan

Ralph Sergi September 9, 2017 at 3:53 PM Hi Susan: I have t say that you really painted a beautiful almost to the point of writing a Villanelle. I love it and wish you well! Susan Ashley September 9, 2017 at 6:32 PM Good evening Ralph, I hope all is well with you. I SO appreciate your visits and your kind and heart-warming comments. Thank you so very much my friend. I hope you have a lovely night! :)

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