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Whimsicality

Bereft..
tingles and sway
deserted
heartstrings bestilled..
I yearn
for the thrill of the dance
and for ravishing trills of arpeggio moments..

widowed..
the capriccio
has died;
lifeless in swoon-less inertia  
I pine
for zealous zephyrs to float my cloudless notes 
and kiss me aquiver -
to shiver my craving broken chords
in the lusty bluster of his imaginative airs
and the lively magic of his lyrical lovemaking

wistful
without whispers 
blue
without wind-songs 

chant-less..
I suffer in silence -
awaiting
my escapade
in the windy caprices 
of his mind-blowing dalliances..

for neither of us can sing without the other.


Susan Ashley
September 14, 2018


~ Third Place ~
Best Free Verse July 1 - October 1, 2018
John Hamilton


*Capriccio: 1. Music; a lively piece composed freely and without adhering to the rules of any specific musical form.  2. A whim; caprice.*

*Caprice:  1. A sudden, unpredictable change, as of one’s mind or the weather.  2. A sudden, unpredictable change in attitude, behavior, etc; whim.  3. Another word for capriccio.*

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Vladislav Raven Date: 10/20/2018 12:45:00 PM Hi Susan, once more your creativity lays a wonderful piece of poetry before us. Belated congratulations on your win with this deserving piece. Your imagination truly sings in this excellent gem. Whimsicality in musicality. This is deserving of a fave. Truly wonderful poetry Susan. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/27/2018 9:28:00 PM The beauty and appreciation expressed in your comments fill me with heartwarming elation. Thank you, Mike, for the kindness of your congrats, the generosity of your spirit and the fave. Your wonderful words of uplifting praise is always such a joy to receive and are truly treasured. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/11/2018 3:03:00 AM OMG this is marvelous Susan! "widowed..the capriccio has died;lifeless in swoon-less inertia I pine." I am in awe! Congratulations on your deseving win! : ) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/11/2018 3:52:00 PM Oh Connie, your wonderful comments warm my heart, thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem... your lovely sentiments and kind congrats are deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Greg Gaul Date: 10/5/2018 1:37:00 PM Whimsical crafted elegance of imagery and inner feelings in your poem. Skillful bit of poetry. Congrats. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/6/2018 9:46:00 AM Greg, I relish your wonderful visit. It is as inspiring to hear from you as it is to read your lovely poetry. Thank you for your meaningful and enchanting comments and kind congrats that bring on a smile. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Francesca Pappadogiannis Date: 10/3/2018 12:38:00 PM Congratulations Susan. This was an unusual piece for me and I truly loved how you wrote this. Well done :) xxx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/4/2018 8:50:00 AM Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me, Francesca. I relish your beautiful comments and kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Warren Doll Date: 10/2/2018 8:08:00 AM Susan Congratulations on your win. It is very well deserved, ~Warren Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/3/2018 10:52:00 AM Thank you, Warren, for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Hamilton Date: 10/1/2018 11:32:00 AM Thoroughly enjoyed this one Susan, you were smart to include all the musical references, congrats on a fine win! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 10/3/2018 10:51:00 AM Thank you, John, for your lovely comments and kind congrats. It is an honor to be amongst such esteemed poets on your winner’s list. Your sponsorship is appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~ Susan

Paul Callus Date: 9/23/2018 1:02:00 PM This is beautiful, Susan. Two hearts yearning for each other...longing to become one, reminding me of a split heart-shaped charm necklace desirous of a lasting union. Only then will music and song reach heights of passion. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/28/2018 10:55:00 AM Thank you for your very poetic and pleasing comments, Paul. Your insight is deep and your beautiful thoughts are held in precious appreciation.. I'm so happy you enjoyed the passion of my poem. Warmest wishes and hugs always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior Date: 9/21/2018 12:15:00 PM A superb, awesome mega write...my mega, awesome superb twin sis...fav time...see you in the castle...+WW+ Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2018 10:11:00 AM Such superb comments from my super superb, triple-terrific triplet bro.. Thank you, WW, for your awesomeness and for the fav.. the Unicorns thought you'd like this.. lol! See you in the West wing, crazy Twis sis is cooking tonight - I just have to let her know that.. ha! Warmest wishes and love.. Twisy Sisy

Silent One Date: 9/19/2018 5:12:00 AM Apreggio moments would be very dramatic,but so moving and emotive.. Great use of alliteration, particularly in the chorus of your poetic musical poem.. That is love, when two people can only sing as one.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/20/2018 9:11:00 PM Indeed! Very well said.. Your insightful and uplifting comments have brightened my heart and my day, Silent One. Thank you for the kindness of sharing your wonderful thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always my poetic friend.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/18/2018 6:20:00 PM love the expressive tone of this remarkable piece, susan..ohh how you flow like a river...huggs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/19/2018 10:20:00 PM It's always a pleasure to receive your wonderful comments, Nette, that seem to always touch my heart in such a lovely way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina Date: 9/18/2018 9:56:00 AM You have made my jaw drop again, Susan. Your beautiful poetry puts me in such awe. Wonderful and masterful my mind is blown away. Warmest wishes and love and hugs my dear friend. ~Charlie Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/19/2018 12:28:00 PM Dear Charlieku, the beauty of your heartfelt comments fill me with delight. Your precious thoughts charm me with their warmth, as always, and are truly appreciated, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes, love and hugs to you always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/15/2018 8:40:00 PM My goodness. Was this for the emotion contest. I would say this would be great for that one. LOVED this. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 2:18:00 PM Thank you for your lovely comments, Andrea. This poem was written for the pure pleasure of writing and not for any contest in mind.. but who knows, I may enter it in one someday.. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem my friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/15/2018 6:17:00 PM You enrich and inspire with poetry like this marvelous piece Susan! A real treat to read today. Brava! : ) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 2:17:00 PM It is as much a joy for me to read your beautiful and heartwarming comments as it is to read your lovely poetry, Connie. Your visit is inspiring and truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mark Peterson Date: 9/14/2018 8:45:00 PM This is simply a superlative use of language, rich in manifold figures of speech I so enjoy. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 2:14:00 PM Thank you, Mark, for your heartwarming and beautiful comments. Your visit is a joy! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Eve Roper Date: 9/14/2018 8:29:00 PM Enjoyed reading this marvelous piece deep and melancholy, Susan. hugs eve Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 9/17/2018 4:54:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, it means a lot to me.. Hugs Eve Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 2:13:00 PM Thank you for your lovely comments, dear Eve. Please accept my sincere sympathy for the recent loss of your beloved husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 9/14/2018 5:22:00 PM My dear friend, your poetry is always wondrously conceived, executed and has that very special quality about it! Your messages are always strong, on cue and inspiring! Your free verse also reveals a massive vault of stored knowledge , vocabulary, and depth that sinkS into the heart of any topic you write about.. A fav.. - a true free verse gem.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 2:10:00 PM Dear Robert, is it always a thrill to read your insightful and beautiful comments, so full of sincere and heartwarming encouragement and genuine appreciation for artistic expression. Thank you, Robert for your beautiful and heartfelt comments and for the fav.. both are held in my truest gratitude as it your wonderful friendship. Warmest wishes always, dear friend.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/14/2018 5:12:00 PM You own such an enchanting vocabulary of scintillating words. Your poetry is rich in flavor, I hope you find your song partner soon. xo Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 1:57:00 PM Thank you, Pixie, for your enchanting and thoughtful comments.. It is as much a pleasure to read your lovely thoughts as it is to read your beautiful poetry.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Chris Green Date: 9/14/2018 12:47:00 PM Very beautifully done Susan. This poem is soft and tender and holds its own special melody. This poem deserves a "sigh". Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 1:56:00 PM Chris, it is as much a pleasure to read your beautiful comments as it is to read your breathtaking poetry.. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 9/14/2018 11:48:00 AM Merging souls satisfying their whims while breathing the breeze of music and dancing under the beats of "the wind chimes".. When "bereft" and "windowed" the soul loses voice, brightness and wanes in pain.. a genuine rendition of one of the soul's states of lifelessness.. A brilliant work of art! A wonder to the eye! Definitely a FAV. My warmest regards dear Susan.. Love and hugs. Stay blessed always. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 1:52:00 PM My dear friend, Besma, the beauty of your poetic insight is heartwarming and breathtaking.. you interpret my poem like a sister of my heart and soul, as you see and feel the emotions spilled in my verses. Your comments fill me with joy and appreciation for your brilliant presence that lights up my page with your inspiring thoughts and my heart with your unique and precious friendship. Thank you for your cherished comments and for the fav, as both are held in my truest gratitude.. My warmest wishes, love and hugs to you always my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/14/2018 11:26:00 AM This is lyrical like a song, a soothing, melody with heart. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/17/2018 1:41:00 PM Thank you my dear friend, Caren, for your truly lovely and most appreciated comments. I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan