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Waning Heart of the Moon

In reflection on the ebb and flow -
it enchanted the moon to fall in love, but, the skin of the skies
wore bruised purple dyes from hardships of the day. Dawning tides
moved with poignant rhythm to a beating but bereft heart
swept out to a wept sea.


Susan Ashley
May 6, 2019


~ First Place ~
Contest: I Got A Darn N/A Again
Sponsor: Lu Loo
Entered June 14, 2019

*N/A'd*
Contest: May 2019 Premier 2, Any Form, Any Theme, Max of 5 Lines

Copyright © Susan Ashley | Year Posted 2019

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/4/2019 12:53:00 AM Even the best of the best get N/A's. I loved this melancholy poem. Congratulations on your first place win my friend. : ) xxoo Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/5/2019 9:24:00 AM I relish your uplifting comments and your heartwarming congrats, Connie. I'm always so pleased when I know you've enjoyed my poem. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kenneth Brenner Date: 7/1/2019 9:50:00 PM Susan!!!...welp!!..once again your magic of words being placed so proper within a poem of utter captivation has you prevailing with an A+. lol..for real tho..lol.Congrats my dear friend.God Bless you always. :-) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/2/2019 6:51:00 PM It was a pleasure to know that I captivated you, dear Professor and thus received another A+! Lol! Thank you, Kenneth, for your beautiful, smiling inducing comments and kind congrats that have truly made my day. I will be over to visit your award winning piece very soon, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/9/2019 8:54:00 PM Susan, the symbiosis, the blend of your title with your verse --- in perfect sync! Bravo! ~ Gershon Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/12/2019 5:40:00 PM Your shining comments send me over the moon, dear Gershon. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts and cherished friendship with me, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/9/2019 3:18:00 AM There is outstanding imagery in your lines Susan. This piece is just beautiful! xxoo ; ) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:13:00 PM Your wonderful visit is heartwarming, Connie. It’s always so nice to see you here. Thank you for your gracious comments, my lovely friend. You are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Ralph Sergi Date: 5/8/2019 7:00:00 PM This poem flows beautifully like dawning tides! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:11:00 PM Your wonderful visit and gracious comments are a joy to receive and are truly appreciated, Ralph. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry Date: 5/8/2019 5:39:00 PM "the skin of the skies wore bruised purple dyes" ---poetry glee! This is gorgeous! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:10:00 PM Your wonderful visit and gracious comments are a joy to receive and are truly appreciated, P.S.. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 5/7/2019 9:03:00 PM Such magnificent depths and imagery my dear friend! So much power in a short piece!"""swept out to a wept sea!"""" Bravo! A great fave for me.... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:17:00 PM My dear friend, your shining comments are a treasured gift and are such a joy to receive. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, Robert. Your precious feedback and fave are uplifting and means so much to me. Thank you for sharing the kindness of your heart with me. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing Date: 5/7/2019 6:59:00 PM Your poem is filled with emotion and beauty as always dear Susan! Good luck in Brian's contest! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:07:00 PM Your gracious visit is a delight, Wren, and your inspiring comments are a joy to receive. It’s so wonderful to hear from you, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/7/2019 2:30:00 PM wow this is fantastic. I think it could get a win. sure hope so for you. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:09:00 PM Your gracious comments are a joy to receive and are truly appreciated, Andrea. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Joseph May Date: 5/7/2019 11:38:00 AM A sad love story flowing out to sea...Well written Susan.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:07:00 PM Joseph, your wonderful presence and gracious comments are truly appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael Date: 5/7/2019 6:12:00 AM It had to go...time to go...Love the visuals and message too... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:06:00 PM Arturo, your gracious presence and lovely comments are truly appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always mon ami.. ~Susan

M. L. Kiser Date: 5/7/2019 6:02:00 AM Very vibrant scene in this line, alone, "the skin of the skies wore bruised purple dyes from hardships of the day." Beautiful pen. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 6:05:00 PM M. L., your gracious presence and lovely comments are truly appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/7/2019 3:18:00 AM - A beautiful poem, Susan :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/7/2019 7:03:00 PM Anne-Lise, your gracious presence and lovely comments are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/6/2019 3:44:00 PM how deeply pensive is this beautiful write, susan... one of your best!...huggs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/7/2019 7:01:00 PM Nette, I’m inspired by the beauty of your comments and appreciate your lovely visit. It is always such a joy to see you here. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Gondolf Date: 5/6/2019 2:07:00 PM I love the imagery of this, Susan, you have such a smooth way with words. All my best to you. John Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/7/2019 6:42:00 PM Your gracious visit is a delight, John, and your inspiring comments are a joy to receive. It’s so wonderful to hear from you, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Sunlite Wanter Date: 5/6/2019 10:30:00 AM You know I am jealous of your way with words!! LOL Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/7/2019 6:40:00 PM Lol! Your wonderful visit is heartwarming and your shining poetry is always so beautifully expressed, Sunlite. It’s always so nice to see you here. Thank you for your gracious comments, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan