When Our Eyes First Met a Collaboration With Susan Ashley

When our eyes first met, in an evening's glow of twilight
the moon was rising, the world disappeared
I saw only you
we enjoyed a calm merriment
as love's breath crossed the unmeasurable distance
where we found a glistening glimmer of sensual glint

no words were spoken, none were needed

your eyes invited an enduring treasured moment of created memory
which will last through the harvest of our day's sweet nectared blossoms
and light the dim-lit nights
of entangled romantic interludes of welcomed fervor
wrapped in the wondrous arms of wonder
found in the silhouette of lovers painted in the moon-lit dark
where our souls reveal their ambrosia, without fear
in love's timeless universe of warm adoring realms of restive emotion
found in the eyes of paradise from our first greeting

when our eyes first met

sundown raised a golden toast to star-shows lovesome muse
vesper's champagne goosebumped in our veins
and filled a vacant streambed with a shifted stream
a plenished ribbon tying the juicy bow of our dewy dream
as sparks rained down we fell like two falling stars
showered in the shimmer of our dark-sky eyes
ready for the heady rush we rushed headlong
tipsy on the musk of jasmine air
a flower tucked behind one ear
petal-soft lips in search of honey sips
with readiness flaunted like an arched red bloom
as shadows supple like summer vines seized the Venus light
costly the mossy mat beneath our sleek backs
while the phlox moon blushed a pinkened swoon with our surrender

when our eyes first met west of sunset
the evening-star star dusted our gaze
I saw only you

as rainbow seasons whirl into December's pearl
hair once raven long since faded to dove
vintage heartbeats called in the past of the hourglass
tipping the balance in the fatality of time
yet-the old night hangs a Yule moon as full
as my arms are of you-still-

I see only you

8/27/21


Thank you, dear poet, dear friend, Susan
for the beauty of your words, the beauty of your heart
both hold me in awe, I am truly inspired by your skill...Frederic
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Rodrigues Avatar
September 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Lovely imagery and romantic! Congratulations on POTD!
Andresen Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 2:13 AM
- A beautiful co-writing, Frederic and Susan :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:04 AM
thank you, Sunshine your kindness is appreciated
Mcintosh Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 3:27 AM
Congrats on POTD. God bless you. Love, GIna
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:05 AM
thank you, Regina your kind remark is appreciated
Edmonds  Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 1:28 AM
A most beautiful collaboration Frederic and Susan, romantic devotion, poetry in motion. Congratulations to you both on poem of the day… Belle
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:06 AM
thank you, Belle for your kindness
Nicole Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 7:02 PM
"No words were spoken, none were needed" Because love is so powerful. This is so beautiful and tender, filled with the right amount of passion and sensuality. Oh my ! You both have created a Masterpiece. Congratulations Frederic and Susan, on this magical collaboration and on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:07 AM
thank you, Brandy writing with Susan is pure joy
Roper Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Very romantic, Frederic, congratulations on POTD!
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:08 AM
thank you Eve
Peranteau Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 2:05 PM
the amazing magic when two poets meld thought...congratulations, your fans have spoken...have a wonderful week dear poets....much love, james
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:09 AM
thank you, James yes it is magical to write with Susan
Kitchin Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Beautiful, congratulations on POTD!
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:10 AM
thank you Tania
La France Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 12:36 PM
Frederic and Susan, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF HE DAY enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:11 AM
thank you Constance for your very kind remark
Lindley Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 12:30 PM
This to me is truly a fantastic and wonderfully inspiring creation! Congratulations to both truly talented and creative poets on this gem and its most well deserved recognition as the Soup's new POTD.. Exceptional and marvelous are very apt descriptive words to describe. A fav.. God bless...
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:13 AM
thank you, Robert I know how much you love poetry, so your words have a special meaning
Balasubramanian Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 11:47 AM
Superb collaboration, no one can make it out. Poem itself is beautiful. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour both of you
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:13 AM
thank you Rama
Fenn Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM
Back with congratulations on achieving a POTD!
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:14 AM
thank you Jennifer
Hankins Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Lovely work, you two. Congratulations on your POTD!
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:14 AM
thank you Milton
Jayasankar Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 8:52 AM
What a romantic write in an amazing collaboration by you both dear Susan and Frederick Parker... so many beautiful lines... "glistening glimmer of sensual glint.. "... "romantic interludes of welcomed fervor wrapped in the wondrous arms of wonder.. "... Just Awesome ... Hearty congrats to you both on a well deserved POTD honor. God bless... ~ Ani
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:15 AM
and may God bless you poet for your kind remarks
Goldsmith Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 8:45 AM
To Frederick and Susan "Congratulations" on your POTD win. An amazing story/write. "Love It" Have a blessed day.......................
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:16 AM
thank you Paula
Gentile Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 6:44 AM
I'm inspired by the beauty of your stunning exploration of the power of love! Congratulations to you both!!
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:16 AM
thank you Mike
Parker Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 5:38 AM
Susan the depth of your passion shines through your poetry, I am truly honored to share our imaginations and skip a rock or two across the poetic lake where we sit in the shade of friendship, dear poet, dear friend...Frederic
Ashley Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Frederic, thank you for your kindness. The beauty of your words capture the joyful, soulful, honoring wonder of our shared creative experience and poetic friendship so perfectly. I cherish your amazing thoughts. Congratulations for our poem being recognized with POTD honors. I'm so pleased it's being celebrated on your page, dear poet, dear friend.. ~Susan
Cunningham Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 12:47 AM
A very romantic verse Frederick and Susan, you work so well together. Congrats to you both on POTD honours. Tom
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:17 AM
thank you Tom
Rose  Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 4:03 AM
OMG I need to fav this one . Two talented artists, who gave their very best. I am so proud of both of you. xo
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Mystic as one of my writing buddies I really appreciate your kind words
Ashley Avatar
August 27, 2021 at 4:48 PM
Dear Frederic, it was both a pleasure and an honor to follow the romantic lead of our poetic muse and create this love poem. Thank you for your gracious invitation to dance a duet with your heart and for being so generous with your ardent artistry and enchanting inspiration. Warmest wishes to you, dear, poet, dear friend.. ~Susan
Parker Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Susan, dear friend, dear poet, truly you are a poet's poet
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