Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

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A collaboration with Michael P. Clarke.

Thank you, Mike, for your gracious invitation to share in this wondrous collaboration. It was an honor and an absolute pleasure to spill ink with you. Your rich inspiration gave our verses their sparkling spirit and passionate pulse, which allowed for a galaxy of enrapturing possibilities. Thank you once more, my dear friend, for a beautiul creative experience.

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Waltzing In the Stars - a Collaboration With Mike

In dream's embrace, I hear sweet music play, 
my arms filled with your temple so sublime.
Your beauty shines across God's timeless sea,
within the star's brocade my brightest light.
Come waltz with me betwixt eternal stars,
love croons its serenade within our hearts.
Come dance with me across this stardust floor,
in swirls of love we’re waltzing in the stars.

The distant stars are here within your eyes
in luminary love I am entranced,
you sweep me up within your rhythmic sway
and stir me with your breath upon my cheek.
Warm lips impassioned whispering my name;
your craving lights me up with bliss tonight.
We rise and fall amidst soft moonbeam’s muse
enraptured in our waltz among the stars.

Within moonglow, our spotlight in the night, 
to heartbeats of desire we dance in time,
my love, we are aflame in passion’s heat, 
in soulful heart to heart our love does sing. 
Within your goddess presence I am lost 
so deep within the dance that binds our joy,
we whirl in Luna's light your lips on mine
in fervent love we’re waltzing in the stars.

Ethereal and lyrical we are
our magic on this night is heaven sent,
what wondrous thrills we glide on melodies
oh, lustrous love is here within our reach.
We strum each other our sweet music lush;
our beings are the instruments of love,
ascending heights your touch is taking me
in supernova waltz among the stars.


Michael P. Clarke and Susan Ashley

(a collaboration)

January 11, 2019


~ Poem Of The Day ~
January 13, 2019

*Special Note*: It is a tremendous honor and my great pleasure to share in this wonderful recognition with my talented collaborator, Michael P. Clarke.
Michael, thank you for initiating this beautiful piece and inviting me to waltz with you among the stars. Your brilliant inspiration led the way to our lovely dance.

Congratulations, my dear friend, Michael.

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Gershon Wolf January 23, 2019 at 8:10 PM Susan, I am alternately enraptured and perplexed by the hyphenation, 'luna-light.' On one hand, there is the obvious meaning of moonlight, 'luna' being short for 'lunar,' which wouldn't sound right in your magical verse. On the other hand, there is the allusion to lunacy, which yours truly, of course, immediately reacts to and comes up with wild, wooly rants like this one. Oh, Susan it's a wonderful poem, and it's a privilege for a feeble-minded poet like me to read and comment on it! :) Susan Ashley January 25, 2019 at 5:47 PM As it happens, my dear friend, I adore your wild and wooly rants.. lol! Your points are well taken, Gershon, and your wildly wonderful comments are so very appreciated. Thank you for your gracious visit and insight. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri January 14, 2019 at 5:44 AM A timeless journey within the wonders of the heart.. an enchanting beauty dancing in the presence of the stars with the brightest of light and the highest of self. thrilled souls gracefully swirling.. "heart to heart" singing and raising the voice of love and attaining the magic of a "supernova"!. A due respect and an admiration given to your outshining poetry dear Susan. Congratulations on your POTD in collaboration with Michael! Your poetry is worthy of the honour and acknowledgement. My love. Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thank you, my dearest Besma, for shining your wonderful light onto my page and sharing your heartwarming comments and kind congrats with me and Mike. It is indeed my great honor and pleasure to share in the accolades with my dear friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His invitation for me to join him in this artistic endeavor and his wealth of golden inspiration led us through our magical waltz among the stars. Your beautiful presence is deeply appreciated my lovely friend and sister. Warmest wishes, love and hugs to you always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina January 13, 2019 at 10:31 PM Just beautiful, Susan & Michael. Congratulations on your very well deserved POTD ~Charlie Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:30 PM My dear friend, it is always such a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you, Charlieku, for your kind comments and congrats. I'm so very proud to share this tremendous honor with my gifted collaborator and wonderful friend, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always my charming friend. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2019 at 8:59 PM If a waltz had lyrics, these would be the words! So magical and lovely. And I see POTD. A well deserved congrats to you both. Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:26 PM I relish your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats, Andrea. I'm pleased you enjoyed our poem. It was an honor and a pleasure to collaborate with Mike, whose shining inspiration led the way to our dancing in the stars. His brilliant artistry delighted my imagination and made our write so very enjoyable. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole January 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM This is beautiful. These words hold so many magical moments. Moments of bliss, passion and loves sweet caress- as bodies dance around the stars. Such a wonderful collaboration, Michael and Susan. Congratulations, on Poem of the Day. A shared moment. :) Brandy Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:20 PM Your wonderful words are a joy to receive, Brandy. It was such a privilege and a pleasure to collaborate with my wonderful friend, Michael P. Clarke. His shining inspiration lead the way to our dancing in the stars and I'm proud to share this tremendous honor with him. Your gracious presence is truly appreciated and your beautiful comments and kind congrats touch my heart. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven January 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM Just dropping by to thank everyone for their congratulations on our collaboration. It is much appreciated. It was an honour and a pleasure to work on this piece. I still say the honour went on the correct posting of the Collaboration. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:13 PM Hello my dear friend, it's always a pleasure to see you here. Please let me take this opportunity to thank you, Mike, for your invitation to work with you on this lovely piece. Indeed, it was a creative joy and a beautiful experience to collaborate with you in poetic fellowship. Your romantic artistry and wonderful friendship is held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

White Wolf January 13, 2019 at 2:58 PM "Ethereal and lyrical we are." It may not be exactly iambic pentameter, but it is just such a great line that strikes me. Don't trust the syllable counter on Soup, lol. Absolutely loved this collab. Congrats to you both. Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:05 PM Thank you, White Wolf, for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. I’m so proud to share in the accolades with my talented collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His brilliant inspiration and passionate verses led the way for our waltz in the stars. I'm so pleased you enjoyed our poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Eve Roper January 13, 2019 at 1:53 PM Nicely done to both of you congratulation to both for POTD. :).. Hugs Eve ~`* Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Eve, for your kind congrats. I'm so very proud to share this tremendous honor with my gifted collaborator and wonderful friend, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jan Allison January 13, 2019 at 1:43 PM what a stunning collaboration Susan and Mike many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 2:02 PM Thank you, Jan, for sharing your heartwarming comments and kind congrats with me. It is indeed my great honor and pleasure to share in the accolades with my wonderful friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His invitation and golden inspiration led us through our magical waltz among the stars. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing January 13, 2019 at 12:49 PM Congratulations Susan on POTD! Well deserved my friend! Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:24 PM Thank you, Wren, for your gracious visit and kind congrats. I'm proud to share this tremendous honor with my gifted collaborator and dear friend, Michael P. Clarke . Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong January 13, 2019 at 12:29 PM This collaboration is so lovely and romantic from both of you. Congratulations on your deserving honors of POTD! : ) xxoo Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 6:59 PM I relish your lovely comments and your heartwarming congrats, Connie. I’m very proud to share this special honor with my dear friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. On behalf of us both, thank you. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always, my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Joseph May January 13, 2019 at 11:46 AM A beautiful dance among the stars..Congrats on POTD.. Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:22 PM Thank you, Joe, for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. I'm so very proud to share this tremendous honor with my gifted collaborator and dear friend, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley January 13, 2019 at 11:22 AM Congratulations to you both on this exquisite collaboration being awarded POTD honors! A well deserved recognition for such finely crafted poetry.. Bravo! Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 6:57 PM Thank you, my dear friend, for the pleasure of your return visit and your heartwarming congrats. I relish your lovely sentiment, Robert. I'm so proud to share this tremendous honor with, Mike, a wonderful friend and gifted collaborator. Your inspiring presence is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Constance La France January 13, 2019 at 11:19 AM Susan, and Michael, congratulations on having your beautifully penned poem selected as POTD, enjoy the honor ~ Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:28 PM Thank you, Dear Heart, for your awesome comments and kind congrats. I’m so proud to share in the accolades with my talented collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His brilliant inspiration and passionate verses led the way for our waltz in the stars. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Marilyn Williams January 13, 2019 at 11:13 AM Best Collaboration I have read. Congrats on your POTD! You deserve seven stars, Mike and Susan. Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:25 PM I relish your lovely comments and your kind congrats, Marilyn. I’m very proud to share this special honor with my dear friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior January 13, 2019 at 11:02 AM What can be said...but (((AWESOME ))) collab my beautiful friends...beyond measure...Congrats!!! on POTD!...love & light...^WW^ Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:20 PM Thank you, my awesome bro bro, for your lovely comments and kind congrats. I’m so proud to share in the accolades with my dear friend and talented collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His brilliant inspiration and passionate verses led the way for our waltz in the stars. Love and hugs.. ~your sane sissy.. Illum :))

Alexis Y. January 13, 2019 at 10:14 AM WoW! Susan You and Mike have done it again with such a well written collaboration! It is so beautiful, romantic and dreamy. I can't say enough, how well you two write together. Ms. Susan I enjoyed the lovely waltz. Waltz on my talented friend. Congratulations to you both for getting the poem of the day. It was most definitely well deserved:-) Alexis Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:14 PM Your wonderful words thrill me, Alexis. It was such a privilege and a pleasure to collaborate with Mike. His shining inspiration lead the way to our dancing in the stars and I'm proud to share this tremendous honor with him. Your gracious presence is truly appreciated and your beautiful comments and congrats touch my heart. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Sunlite Wanter January 13, 2019 at 9:44 AM Many, many beautiful lines. Congratulations! Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:11 PM Thank you, Sunlite, for your kind congrats. I'm so very proud to share this tremendous honor with my gifted collaborator and wonderful friend, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Warren Doll January 13, 2019 at 9:26 AM so beautiful, Susan. A wonderful collaboration that is deserving of POTD. Warmest Wishes~ Warren Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:10 PM I relish your lovely comments and your kind congrats, Warren. I’m very proud to share this special honor with my wonderful friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael January 13, 2019 at 9:11 AM A soulful collaboration...a lot of loving vibes here...Congratulation to both of you... Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 10:07 PM Thank you, Arturo, for your lovely comments and kind congrats. I'm so very proud to share this tremendous honor with my wonderful friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always, mon ami.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit January 13, 2019 at 9:01 AM Back with congrats Susan, on poem of the day. Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 5:48 PM I relish your return visit to express your kind congrats, Vijay. I’m very proud to share this special honor with Mike, my dear friend and gifted collaborator. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen January 13, 2019 at 8:41 AM - Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Susan :) - A really beautiful co-write from you - Have a lovely Sunday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 2:21 PM Your heartwarming comments and kind congrats are truly appreciated, Anne-Lise. I’m so proud to share in this tremendous honor with my wonderful friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His shining inspiration and passionate verses led the way to our waltz in the stars. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven January 13, 2019 at 8:23 AM Hi Susan, dropping by with my congratulations on your Poem Of the Day honour on our collaboration. You so deserve it for all the work you put into the piece. I couldn't be more happier this afternoon. I say Bravo! Have a wonderful Sunday Susan. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 12:41 PM My dear friend, it is with the greatest pleasure that I share in this tremendous honor with you, my talented collaborator. We waltzed in the stars on the magic of your golden inspiration and the passionate pulse imbued in your shining verse. I'm so proud of our dreamy poetic work presented here and it started all with you, Mike, you deserve the accolades, and bravo to you, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 13, 2019 at 7:56 AM Reads like a classic love song, I could hearThe Platters playing this :) Wonderful collaboration! Congratulations on POTD x2! xomo Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 2:10 PM Thank you, Mo, your awesome comments and kind congrats are music to my ears. I’m so proud to share in the accolades with my talented collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. His brilliant inspiration and passionate verses led the way for our waltz in the stars. Warmest wishes always my lovely.. ~Susan

Charlie Smith January 13, 2019 at 7:55 AM Lovely work Susan and Mike and congratulations on your honor... Susan Ashley January 13, 2019 at 12:45 PM Thank you, Charlie, for your kind congrats. I'm so very proud to share this tremendous honor with my wonderful friend and gifted collaborator, Michael P. Clarke. We waltzed in the stars on the magic and passion of his golden inspiration. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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