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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

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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

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. :-)

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

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 ; )

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!

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!

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....

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!

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.

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..

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...

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.

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 :)

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

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

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

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