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The Gifts of the Fourth Chakra

Wild spirit - I cherished you tender within my halo of prana; careful not to hurt you as I worked to set you free using hands of peace in harmony with my heart's song I beheld your fragile form of freedom lost as your panicked eyes pleaded release.. and in those precious and few sacred moments I felt you relinquish your fight or flight to my mission of mildness... a unifying lesson of love befell us that day as we exchanged gifts - and when again you flew through reflective silvery winds on turquoise wings anew we elevated in mindful mercy to compassionate heights in revered reverberations... gratified to be reborn in your new found freedom Susan Ashley October 7, 2018

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Kale Brereton

Date: 12/30/2018 8:13:00 PM

Deeply poetic and powerful words. Thank you! I enjoyed the precise colours and description of the heart chakra! Very well done!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/31/2018 7:01:00 PM

Kale, your wonderful comments warm my heart and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your kind words and your gracious visit, both are deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/16/2018 4:36:00 PM

A beautiful image: "halo of prana". This is such a great feeling: "gratified to be as one with the universe"; don't you agree? Great piece that I "Fav'd".

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/17/2018 1:54:00 PM

Yes, I do agree with you that being as one with the universe is indeed an enchanting and satisfying feeling to experience.. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this poem, M.L. Your comments are uplifting and inspiring. Thank you for the delight of your visit and for the fav, you are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/13/2018 10:27:00 AM

Very inner enlightening poem, Susan. Ty for the meditative insights. Keep the love and knowledge flowing w/your elevated consciousness of being. You are a rare bird poetess. Stay forever muse free from the chains of thought conformity. Transcendent poetry. Love and joy always. Romantic Warrior

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 7:38:00 PM

Romantic Warrior, I am humbled and honored by your beautiful comments. It is always so wonderful to hear from you, dear Freddie, and I'm so happy you enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts with me, I truly value your inspiring feedback. Warmest wishes and love always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/11/2018 6:14:00 AM

Compassionate, harmonious, spiritual..your poem is an invitation to enjoy the gift of balance through your peaceful words. Well done, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 7:29:00 PM

Your beautiful and insightful comments fill me with a wonderful joy, Vijay. I believe that one's spirit thrives when it grows in love and compassion. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 10/10/2018 12:08:00 PM

A reborn wild spirit, now at peace with itself and others, flying on the wings of love and understanding. Your expressive poem encourages one to shed away negativity and look for what is positive in life, in a spiritual way. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend Susan. // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 7:14:00 PM

My dear friend, I do believe that being reborn (in the many different aspects of our being) is a continual process as one's being learns and grows in the ripple effect of loving and compassionate acts. I love your insightful comments, dear Paul, and your friendship continues to touch and inspire me. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/10/2018 7:05:00 AM

To embrace someone in such a way that you actually set them free is remarkable, Susan. This is the type of love that allows each partner to grow. And that feeling of "one with the universe" is something I found while fishing 25 miles offshore. Nothing else compares. (Thanks for explaining the chakra values at the end. This info enhances the reader's perspective.) Your poem is graceful, tender and enchanting! Hugs, Carolyn

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 6:56:00 PM

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem, Carolyn. Love, in all its multi-dimensional glory, is truly the most beautiful gift to be given and to receive. One's spirit thrives when it grows in love and compassion. I cherish the beautiful thoughts you've shared with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina

Date: 10/9/2018 6:55:00 PM

My dear friend, Susan. You are such an artist in this magnificent world of poetry. You continue to mesmerize all of us here with your brilliant poetry. What else could I say besides you are an amazing poetess. Sending my warmest wishes and hugs to you my dear friend. ~Charlie

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 11:43:00 AM

My dear friend, Charlieku, the sweetness and warmth of your generous comments inspire my heart. I am humbled and honored by your beautiful thoughts and I thank you for your uplifting words. My warmest wishes and hugs to you always my charming friend.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/9/2018 9:16:00 AM

Energy, love, healing, serenity, harmony with the inner self, others and the world. a state of freshness and openness of the soul to other dimensions. your poem dear Susan, is a gift to your ardent reader. it enlightens, brings peace and beauty to the heart. you are, through your astounding poetry, serving Humanity. you help in raising self awareness. digging deep into the soul to achieve balance, "Harmony in body, mind and spirit". a great work of art, Light and Heart! A FAV. Love and hugs.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 11:30:00 AM

My sweet and dear friend, Besma, your enlightened comments never fail to bring me immense joy. You touch and soften my heart and inspire my soul with the depth and breadth of your appreciation for the creative expression of soulful poetic endeavors. Your presence on my page is a prize of beauty and encouragement, of valued friendship, your golden glow shines light upon my humble words nurturing them further in their life of thoughts conceived and shared. Thank you for your beautiful comments and for your fav.. I hold you and your kindness in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes, love and hugs my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/9/2018 9:07:00 AM

My twisy sisy...I love chakras...aren't those the coloured ones, where you can draw cool pictures on the sidewalk lol...but you've done it again my insane sibalane...you made the unicorns and me cry with these beautiful display of words...can I have my chakras now!...bro bro...+WW+

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2018 11:14:00 AM

Lol! My silly wicked bro bro, to know that my humble words made you and our precious Unicorn friends cry tears of joy brings me to tears.. and yes, you can draw on the sidewalks all you want with the chakras, just not on the mansion walls please.. :)) The Unicorns are opposed to house-cleaning of any kind.. lol! Thank you for your beautifully insane comments my crazy bro bro.. Love and chakras.. Your sane twisty sib :))

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/9/2018 4:49:00 AM

You my dear friend write such deeply beautiful and majestic verses! I am yet again in awe of your poetic heart and creativity! I read this white light and truly exceptional piece and a calm came over me... A fav, a bright, gleaming jewel..

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2018 8:30:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend, for your inspiring and uplifting comments and for the fav. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem from the heart, of the heart and for the heart. Love, in all its multi-dimensional glory, is truly the most beautiful gift to be given and to receive. One's spirit thrives when it grows in love and compassion. I truly treasure your beautiful thoughts, dear Robert. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/7/2018 6:16:00 PM

Wonderful reflection on a way to gain harmony of body, mind and spirit!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/8/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, for the delight of your uplifting comments and for sharing your heartwarming thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/7/2018 3:11:00 PM

Very nice Susan! A creative poem that is very freeing :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/8/2018 1:23:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi, for your heartwarming response to my poem. Your kindness shines. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robertina B.

Date: 10/7/2018 1:49:00 PM

So Glorious, dear friend.. Beautifully penned!! I am totally in sync with your exquisite free verse, dear Susan.. Many blessings!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/8/2018 1:25:00 PM

The heartfelt beauty of your comments uplift and inspire me, dear Robertina. Thank you for your heartwarming kindness and for sharing your treasured thoughts with me. Warmest wishes my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/7/2018 11:48:00 AM

Susan, I can relate to your poem so well. In my reiki work I balance the chakras which can actually be photographed with my aura camera. The heart chakra color is usually green which denotes growth, healing and love. Some think of it as pink. That beautiful turquoise color is the color of compassion and love for humanity. You have written a lovely poem that speaks to my heart. xxoo; )

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2018 8:23:00 AM

I have a feeling that we relate deeply on many levels of spirituality and positive energy, Connie. Your reiki work must be amazing especially in combination with aura photography. Love, in all its multi-dimensional glory, is truly the most beautiful gift to be given and to receive. One's spirit thrives when it grows in love. I treasure your beautiful thoughts. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/7/2018 11:42:00 AM

ohh, your chi is energizing the heart chakra, susan... lovely mantra divinely quilled... huggs

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2018 8:18:00 AM

Your beautiful and uplifting comments are a delight to receive, Nette. One's spirit truly flourishes when it grows in love and all of its multi-dimensional glory. I relish your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/7/2018 10:47:00 AM

Hi Susan, such a wonderful, spiritual write, bringing peace to the reader. I found a great peace while reading this excellent poetic gem. The soul feels joy. Your gentle words bring the reader into the heart of the piece. An excellent write Susan. This one flies so gently into my faves. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/9/2018 8:15:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend, Mike, for your inspiring and uplifting comments and for the fave. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem from the heart, of the heart and for the heart. Love, in all its multi-dimensional glory, is truly the most beautiful gift to be given and to receive. One's spirit thrives when it grows in love. I treasure your beautiful thoughts. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan