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Tangerine Time Rewind

Rewind tender time, lost love on my mind, Reverie - honeyed heart now bittersweet. Tears etch love story’s want to be re-lined, Melancholy's grayish-blues stain heartbeat. My folly foolish forced your love away, Soul music's woe pulses rued ruby room, Flame and sorrow dance red-yellow ballet, Kiss, blown-wistful to find you o'er the moon. Echos; your voice sweet plucks hapless heartstrings, Memories mourned vibrates vain violin. Déjà vu moments’ medley’s bliss; wasp stings, Penance.., tangerine time rewind again... Susan Ashley September 1, 2017

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Paul Callus

Date: 11/28/2017 3:41:00 PM

Hi Susan...I wonder what it is that compels us to go back in time in an effort to find answers or alter destiny's path. Is it because choices have gone sour? Is it an effort to escape from a stagnant stage in life? This compelling bittersweet poem takes us down a melancholic path, one that I too have taken several times! ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/29/2017 3:03:00 PM

Paul, your musings are of the same mind as mine. I think it's a combination of all of these things you mention and the simple curiosity of 'what if..?' As poets what would our writing be if we didn't have a rich, deep melancholic well to dip into..lol! It's nice to know we've walked the same path my friend. Thank you for your beautiful and thoughtful comment. ~Warmest wishes..

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/16/2017 12:22:00 PM

Such a beautiful melange of mixed metaphors in this lotus love poem, Susan. A dazzling array of poetic images evoked by your talented pen. Star bright poetry. Love and peace always.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/16/2017 7:32:00 PM

Hi Freddie, your beautiful comments are so poetic they always make me smile! Thank you for your awesome and wonderful words of encouragement. I truly appreciate your visits as they are always such a pleasure! I hope you have a fabulous evening Freddie! :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/7/2017 6:18:00 PM

Greetings in the name of peace, dear Susan. You made me smile. " Penance.., tangerine time rewind again..." Don't want to go thru that...Have a good evening my friend

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2017 7:36:00 PM

Arturo, your visit and comment made me smile! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem and liked the last line... :) . Thank you so much for your sweet and wonderful comment. I hope your coconut tree isn't in Irma's path.., I was wondering (worrying) about that today..!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2017 6:06:00 PM

This was beautiful, Susan. I love your imagery in this poem.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/6/2017 8:06:00 PM

With much appreciation, thank you Andrea, for your warm and kind words. You've lifted my spirits and made me smile. I wish you a wonderful evening! :) Susan

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/5/2017 4:52:00 AM

Wonderful write ... Enjoyed each stanza ... Indeed all of us would like to say, tangerine time rewind again ... beautiful ... by the way, thanks for liking my Summer Rains ....

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/5/2017 7:28:00 PM

Hi Probir, thank you so kindly for your wonderful comment and you visit, I appreciate the time you've taken to read my poems. You're welcome for your Summer Rains poem, I enjoy reading your work very much! :) Susan

Corwin Donovan

Date: 9/4/2017 8:58:00 PM

Beautiful crafted poem once again :^) if you ever publish a poetry compilation I would be the first in line for it.

Corwin Donovan
Date: 9/4/2017 9:41:00 PM

The feeling is definitely mutual Susan but I think i should be the one thanking you for giving me something enjoyable to read ;^)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/4/2017 9:18:00 PM

Hi Corwin, how sweet of you my friend! Your visits and warm comments are wonderful and generous. I so appreciate your kind words and encouragement :) Susan

Niall Fulham

Date: 9/3/2017 11:04:00 AM

Hi Susan , bittersweet echos ( penance ) loving this write good luck in contest my friend ::)))hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/3/2017 12:23:00 PM

Hi Niall, your visits are always so wonderful! Thank you SO much for stopping by with well-wishes and an awesome and encouraging comment. Much appreciation for you my friend! :)

Joseph May

Date: 9/2/2017 9:05:00 PM

Bittersweet memories ..Nicely expressed Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2017 9:12:00 PM

Your kind comments and visits are always SO appreciated Joseph. Thank you and I hope you have an enjoyable tonight and tomorrow :)

Alesia Leach

Date: 9/2/2017 6:42:00 PM

Wonderful depiction of bittersweet. Strong imagery and beautiful. Best wishes in the contest!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2017 7:07:00 PM

Thank you Alesia for your positive feedback. Your time, wonderful comments and visits are SO appreciated. It was very nice to hear from you :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/2/2017 6:34:00 AM

A lovely rhythmic weaving of words--a well articulated poem, as always. Good luck for a win, Susan!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2017 12:15:00 PM

Always a pleasure to read your positive feedback and wonderful insight Vijay. Much appreciation for your kindness, visits and well wishes my friend :)

Niall Fulham

Date: 9/2/2017 3:48:00 AM

Hi Susan , you have expressed the title beautifully , wishing you top spot in contest my friend ::)))hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2017 12:11:00 PM

Hi Niall, thank you for your wonderful comment, well wishes and visit. Much appreciation for your my friend! :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/1/2017 11:40:00 PM

Bittersweet for sure Susan, best wishes In the contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2017 12:05:00 PM

Hi Charlie, thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind message. Greatly appreciated:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2017 11:20:00 PM

This poem filled with clever alliteration sings its own beautiful melancholic song Susan. I hope it is a top winner! Bravo! : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2017 12:04:00 PM

Hi Connie, thank you for your wonderful comment, insight and for the well wishes! Much appreciation for your visit :)