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The String Player

Your bow - my violin we do unite

     on rhythmic notes of ecstasy we fly 

        entwined our heartstrings vibrate through the night -

 emblazoned love songs burn across the sky.


Susan Ashley
September 22, 2020


~ Third Place ~
An excerpt from: Making Beautiful Music Together (written April 15, 2018)
Submitted for contest: Sept. 22, 2020
Premiere Contest: Rithimus Divisa 6
Sponsor: Gregory R Barden

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Sara Kendrick

October 15, 2020 at 7:52 AM

congrats..SK

Susan Ashley

October 15, 2020 at 8:56 AM

Thank you for your visit and kind congrats, Sara. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

September 27, 2020 at 10:58 AM

ooh la la. LOVE this and I can easily see how it garnered a top placement . Congrats to you.

Susan Ashley

September 27, 2020 at 12:20 PM

I relish your lovely comments and kind congrats, Andrea. Thank you. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jenna Logan

September 26, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Passion so great it reaches celestial heights. Congratulations, Susan.

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Jenna, your return visit is truly appreciated. Thank you for your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

September 26, 2020 at 4:51 PM

A wonderful write Susan, I knew this was a winner! Congrats on a great 3rd place!

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 7:04 PM

John, I relish your wonderful visit and your confidence in my poem. Thank you, my friend, for your heartwarming remarks and kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Angela Crabtree

September 26, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Wonderfully written, Susan! My favorite line, "entwined our heartstrings vibrate through the night". Angie

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Thank you, Angie, for your lovely comments and for your gracious visit. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I will be over to visit your poetry very soon. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM

A deserved win and a beautiful write, Susan you write amazing poetry - kudo's my friend. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 9:13 AM

Your lovely response to my poem is truly uplifting, my friend. Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your inspiring thoughts with me, I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Your heartwarming comments and congrats are treasured. Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Gary Radice

September 26, 2020 at 3:04 AM

A 'Stradivarius' of a poem Susan. It hits all the right notes. Congratulations. Cheers - Gary

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 9:11 AM

Thank you, Gary, for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. It is a pleasure to share the podium with you, your entry "Diamonds" is breathtaking! Warmest wishes, dear poet.. ~Susan

John Watt

September 25, 2020 at 11:36 PM

So thrilled to share the podium with two of my favorite poetesses! You have bowed my heartstrings with this musical delight, in all its vibrating, emblazoned glory! Brava, my dear friend, and keep on hitting those high notes! Blessings ~ John

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 9:07 AM

We are also thrilled to share the podium with such a grand trophy-winning poet! :)) I am so happy for your big win, my dear friend. Thank you for celebrating here, John, and for leaving such inspiring comments.. bowed heartstrings are so soulful in the songs they sing and feel.. I'm gratified to know my strings vibrated yours, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Laura Leiser

September 25, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Oh, I really like this one, Susan! Love the back and forth feeling and the entwinement of both together. Congrats on your win! :)

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 8:55 AM

Thank you, Laura, for your inspiring comments and heartwarming congrats. You are an accomplished poetess and it is a wonderful honor to share the podium with you, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden

September 25, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Congratulations on your win in the Rithimus Divisa 6 Premiere Poetry Contest, Susan - I appreciate you taking the time to enter. This was a contest full of quality, and the placements came down to very small things, indeed - what a joy to read such poetic cream! Blessings, My Friend! :o) <3

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 8:26 AM

Thank you, Gregory, for the honor of my poem's placement in your contest. It is truly an honor to share the podium with the talented poets/poetesses on your list. Your heartwarming comments are truly appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robertina B.

September 24, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Your beautiful write, melts my heart dear Susan.. Captivating my friend! So romantic! Really enjoyed your creativity.. Many blessings to you, and stay safe my friend..

Susan Ashley

September 25, 2020 at 11:46 AM

Your lovely response to my poem is truly uplifting, my sweet friend. Thank you, Robertina, for sharing your inspiring thoughts with me, I'm so truly glad you enjoyed my poem. Your friendship and comments are treasured. Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Joanna Daniel

September 23, 2020 at 11:17 PM

Very lovely lines, Susan:)

Susan Ashley

September 24, 2020 at 8:15 AM

Thank you so much, Jo. It's a pleasure to see you! :) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gary Smith

September 23, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Just lovely Susan, much enjoyed. :)

Susan Ashley

September 23, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Your wonderful comment is appreciated. Thank you, Gary. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

September 23, 2020 at 8:40 AM

Another wonderfully romantic write Susan, no doubt will be appreciated and honored by Greg!

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Yes, you called it! Glad you were right, my friend! :))

John Hamilton

September 26, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Told ya!

Susan Ashley

September 23, 2020 at 10:55 AM

Thank you, John, for your encouragement. Your lovely comments are appreciated as is your wonderful friendship. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues

September 22, 2020 at 7:32 PM

How romantic!

Susan Ashley

September 23, 2020 at 7:58 AM

Thank you, Kim! Your visit always delights! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

September 22, 2020 at 2:41 PM

This is short, Susan, but the rhythmic notes of ecstasy and romance certainly are impactful. A pleasure to read, my friend. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Susan Ashley

September 23, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Dear Paul, it is always such a pleasure to see you! Thank you for your gracious critique, your thoughts are uplifting and valued more than you can imagine :) Warmest wishes and hugs always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

September 22, 2020 at 9:37 AM

"Into love, loving doves in flight'. Beauty born above, wondrous sight. Ecstatic rapture, sunny skies. Nature's romance, its ardor flies." Your inspiring piece, truly is a poetic gem my friend. A definite fav too. Good luck in that contest.. God bless...

Susan Ashley

September 23, 2020 at 8:03 AM

Your poetic response to my poem is truly uplifting, my dear friend. Thank you, Robert, for sharing your inspired and inspiring thoughts with me and for the honor of your fav. Your friendship and comments are truly treasured. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Watt

September 22, 2020 at 8:47 AM

The delicious way you merge together two souls in love with the breathtaking metaphor of violin and bow is simply sublime, my dear friend. Your love affair with music so permeates your poetry, that anyone who shares that love can't help but sing. To quote one of my favorite poets: "In Stradivarius intensity crescendo joins your virtuosity". SO nice to see you again at the Soup, my dear friend. Your talents and effervescence have been greatly missed. Best wishes in the contest, your friend ~ John

Susan Ashley

September 23, 2020 at 8:19 AM

John, the elation I feel as I read your comments is beautifully overwhelming. I am humbled and honored to receive such expressive feedback. In our poetry, you and I connect so strongly through our love for music and our use of musical metaphors.. To quote one of MY favorite poets: "Your eyes/ a duet of violin and cello/ sonorous, deep".. still enraptures my imagination and resonates in my soul. Thank you, John, for your treasured thoughts and friendship. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jenna Logan

September 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Your lines are poetically filled with the rhythm of romance, Susan.

Susan Ashley

September 22, 2020 at 8:06 AM

Thank you so much, Jenna! Your comment is uplifting and your visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 22, 2020 at 7:29 AM

- What a beautiful line: "entwined our heartstrings vibrate through the night" ... a wonderful poem, Susan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley

September 22, 2020 at 7:48 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise for your beautiful encouragement and for being the first to comment. Both are truly appreciated, dear poetess. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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