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Unemotional

Life, Long live Husband, Wife. In a black hole, Silent partnership.., Handicapped; deaf and mute. Sexuality shriveled, Ludicrous life without laughter. Deep-rooted with only air to share... Choosing to live unemotionally. Susan Ashley July 15, 2017

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John Watt

Date: 3/12/2020 7:51:00 PM

You have described a Siberian wasteland of a marriage. "Deep-rooted with only air to share", wow. Powerful use of your pen to describe a heartbreaking scenario. No emotions = no thriving, just surviving. ~ John

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/13/2020 10:36:00 AM

Indeed! I love how you artfully summed it up at the end of your insightful comments, John. How sad a situation like this is. No love = no fire, just ire.. I think your pithy summation is way better, my dear friend :)) Thank you for your cherished thoughts on my very early work. Warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/18/2018 9:08:00 AM

Hi Susan, so many times this is the norm'. In so many homes this is the way of life, how sad is that? Emotion always brings life with it. To live without emotion would be a destroyer for me. Your words are so true and well delivered in this Etheree form. I love the content of this write. Your talent came through so early Susan. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/18/2018 8:56:00 PM

My dear friend, I truly appreciate your time spent with one of my earlier poems presented here on PS and your heartfelt comments are so uplifting. I agree, that to live without passionate emotions would be a destroyer for me as well, Mike. Thank you for the elation of receiving your sincere sentiments, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and have a lovely Wednesday.. ~Susan

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 5/16/2018 6:41:00 PM

"Sexuality shriveled" What a line - very interesting piece of work describing a relationship that has lost its emotional heat. It takes two to tango as they say. "a ludicrous life without laughter" sounds like the worst! If you cant laugh about it, where's the fun at? Nice one to ponder today Susan - well done indeed. Always, Laura

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/17/2018 11:07:00 AM

Your presence is inspiring and uplifting, Laura. I truly relish your insightful review of my poem. Indeed, if you can't laugh, what's the point? I would suffocate in a sour static-cling situation like this.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/20/2017 11:33:00 AM

Hi Susan, you aptly describe this situation as it is, shriveled & without emotions. Could be a choice based on several factors, but I doubt if the end result justifies it. No home...just a cold love in a cold house! ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/20/2017 9:06:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful feedback Paul. I agree with your sentiments, a cold emotional climate cannot grow warm feelings of blossoming love.. Your presence is always a delight my friend and I appreciate your uplifting support and friendship. Warmest wishes always ~Susan

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/20/2017 12:27:00 AM

Congrats on your featured poem, Susan, I know of couples like this. Almost a fate worse than death. A strong write, and nice to see it get dusted off. Viv x

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/20/2017 7:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Viv for your warm congrats and your treasured and insightful comment. I agree with your sentiments and I'm thrilled you that you enjoyed one of my earlier writes. It's so nice to see your wonderful presence on my poetry page, I welcome you always my friend! Your kindness is so appreciated.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/14/2017 10:42:00 PM

Very nicely conveyed through etheree form, Susan. I'm glad to have finally found this one of yours.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/15/2017 10:33:00 AM

Andrea, thank you so much for perusing my poetry page and finding one of my earlier writes. Your wonderful comment is gratefully received and I thank you for your kindness! ~Susan

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/13/2017 8:45:00 PM

I know this dilemma first hand, as well as it's multi-leveled struggle. In the end, I'm not a stayer, authenticity means too much to me - you learn about yourself thru this particular trial (well, all trials). Some stay out of fear, some say because of faith. I think a lot of poets have written about this topic and I think your etheree delivered the scenario in a first rate way. Sadly, it could be called, "In Houses Across America." That's not funny, is it? All the best ... CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/14/2017 4:24:00 PM

CayCay, I agree with what you say that my poem could be called 'In Houses Across America'. It is sad because the general perception is to think of 'home' as loving safe havens but often times, the stone-cold people in these homes are asking 'Where is the love'..? but they stay and stay and stay. Thank you for your thoughtful comments.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Judith S

Date: 11/5/2017 6:28:00 AM

Loved the truthfulness in this. An all too often scenario that we see played out daily. Enjoyed reading it! ~Judy

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/5/2017 5:25:00 PM

Thank you Judy for your lovely visit, wonderful comment and for sharing your thoughts with me. Your kind words and support are so appreciated.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/19/2017 8:29:00 PM

You mesmerize me with your command of the language...tantalize me with your passion... yet your innocence is pure...wonderful write on all your poems...

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/20/2017 9:10:00 AM

Such a sincere, lovely and poetic comment Arturo. Your warmhearted presence is such a joy for me. Thank you, for you greatly appreciated visits and inspiring words, but mostly, thank you for being such a good poetry friend! My warmest regards to you always and I know it's sunny where you are... ~Susan

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/17/2017 7:41:00 PM

Ain't that's the truth. Nicely written :)

Akkina Downing
Date: 7/17/2017 8:54:00 PM

You'll do just fine here. Everyone is very nice and supportive. I'm still fairly new here myself and I love it :) so post away and we'll continue to support each other...hugs :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/17/2017 8:14:00 PM

Hi Akkina, thank you for reading my poem, commenting on it and for the encouraging words. I just joined PS and just started to share and post my poetry. Your kind words mean so much to this budding poet :)

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 7/16/2017 4:02:00 AM

Somber write Susan. So sad to live lifes in this unemotional state.

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/16/2017 10:15:00 PM

Hi Elizabeth, thank you for reading my poem and for leaving your comment. It's all about freedom of choice...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/15/2017 8:39:00 PM

Ouch. An all too common OUCH. xomo

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/15/2017 8:48:00 PM

Hi Maureen, thank you for reading and feeling my poem...

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/15/2017 5:36:00 PM

No investment, no return. I love the poem, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/15/2017 5:40:00 PM

Hi Daniel, thank you for reading my poem and for the positive feedback. I agree, you get out of it what you put into it.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/15/2017 5:23:00 PM

Happens all too often

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/15/2017 5:38:00 PM

Hi Kim, thank you for reading and responding to my poem. Unfortunately, it does happen all too often if not to us personally then to someone we know...