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Your Love Redeemed My Faith In Hope - a Collaboration With Robert Lindley

Across the dance floor, your soft sashaying gown flew with its bright waving gleams of silver dust and blue; within that blessed gaze, lonesome heart jumped a beat seeing those golden slippers on your dainty feet, feeling love's welcomed arrows shot by Cupid's bow knowing that most treasured gift would forever grow! That cool June night we walked under golden moon's beams with your heart and soul gifting love that so redeems; this man that had lost heart and walked a blind path death long ago condemned this soul to darkest wrath, torn asunder joy in life that had been a gift chained this spirit upon a black-ship set adrift! Loss of my beloved I once lived blind despair wading through this evil world's black pits without care; her sweet love reminding me of Hope that was lost, found anew when your destined path with mine was crossed. I saw the world with open eyes but could not see Faith, till sight was laid upon fair beauty of thee... Your rosy warmth danced with grace thawing my cold heart, seduced by rousing rhythm never would we part. My heart began to waltz and pallid pulse did race as I saw charmed moonlight caress your angel’s face, I longed forevermore to tilt your chin and kiss your promising sunrise lips of heavenly bliss. That early summer’s eve I took a leap of faith willing to let go of my haunting lost love wraith, I found with you the heart to fall in love once more and glissade you in my arms ‘cross life’s ballroom floor. Alone in love’s spotlight of golden moon beam’s glow you have my whole attention for you stole the show. Robert Lindley and Susan Ashley (a collaboration) June 27, 2018 Poet’s note: Yet again, it was my tremendous honor and privilege to collaborate with with you, Robert. There is an abundance of beautiful poetry overflowing the banks of your heart and soul, my talented friend, and I wade in the lovely flow of your poetic words.. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of being your writing partner and for generously sharing with me in these wondrous poems of love, romance and hope; always hope - the common golden thread that runs victoriously through the weave of our writes.. With appreciation, thank you for another exquisite poetic and artistic experience, my dear friend.

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Al Juman

Date: 7/9/2018 10:42:00 PM

very lovely indeed --- keep it up my dear

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/10/2018 3:17:00 PM

I delight in your wonderful visit and relish your heartfelt comments, Al. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 7/5/2018 3:41:00 PM

May love and hope pave the way for a better and happier future! Well done to both of you, Susan & Robert, for yet another inspired collaboration. Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/6/2018 11:08:00 AM

There you are my elegant friend.. I have missed your wonderful and inspiring presence! Your beautiful visit and comments light up my being and my day :) Our dear friend Robert is a fount of glowing and passionate inspiration, a pleasure to write with and discuss poetry with. Many thanks for your lovely return my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 7/4/2018 6:58:00 PM

Yet again you two have seamlessly created another masterpiece,two minds coming together as one, I curtsy to your excellent collaboration. Bravo to two of my favorite poets here, Susan and Robert....Maria hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/6/2018 10:37:00 AM

Dear Maria, your lovely presence here is a ray of sunshine. Thank you for your golden comments that light up my heart and smile with your radiance. Our dear friend Robert's generous inspiration and poetic talents moves my muse in the most wondrous ways.. Many thanks for your luminous kindness and I am so appreciative to bask in your glow. Thank you my dear friend and warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/4/2018 6:53:00 AM

Hi Susan, an excellent collaboration by yourself and Robert. The love does flow so easily through the piece. the work is seamless. I love the content. Two of my favourite poets singing together can only bring a masterpiece before the reader. Love written in such elegant tones.I have missed reading your poetry. A most beautiful collaboration. Has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 9:43:00 AM

Good morning Mike! Our mind's must think alike.. I was missing your presence and was planning on visiting your poetry today, and, just like that, here you are on mine :)) It's such a pleasure to see you and read your precious thoughts. Thank you for your elegant and uplifting comments, I'm so happy you enjoyed our poem. Robert is such a talented co-creator and a shining inspiration. Writing with him is a such a lovely pleasure. I will be going to your page now.. Warmest wishes my wonderful and sorely missed friend.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/2/2018 4:46:00 AM

This is lovely Susan... A great collaboration indeed... There's magic in this write... All the best my friend... I miss you and being at poetry soup... All the best

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 10:58:00 AM

Your lovely comments are truly appreciated dear Arturo. Robert's poetic talents, romantic heart and shining inspiration lends magic to our poem. It is always a joy to collaborate with him. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me and have a safe and happy 4th, mon ami. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/1/2018 11:11:00 PM

You and Robert have danced yet another dance for the ages, spinning your reader around, twirling him/her this way and that, promenading him/her along a walkway of moonbeams, crystal, amethyst, and stars. May I attend your ballroom dancing classes, Madame?! And I insist on private lessons, Susan. Money is no object, by the way; I will pay you in precious gems, like Gregory R. Barden's most magnificent poems. How's that sound?! Email me at gwducksouphorsefeathers@gmail.com TYSM! :) :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/4/2018 11:08:00 AM

Your beautiful comments are poetry in and of themselves, dear Gershon. I relish the gifts of the blissful sigh and smiling heart that the luster of your kindness and treasured thoughts gives to me, my wonderful friend. Many sincere thanks for your lovely sentiments and your shining friendship. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/1/2018 4:31:00 PM

That's a beautiful collaboration, you two

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/2/2018 11:00:00 PM

I relish your wonderful visit and your heartwarming comments, Agnes. Robert is so amazing to collaborate with. His talent and inspiration knows no bounds and he is a joy to discuss poetry with. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/29/2018 10:52:00 PM

Such a beautiful collaboration. Your words are elegant, graceful and so uplifting. My heart smiles. ~ Brandy

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/30/2018 9:41:00 PM

Thank you Brandy, for your beautiful comments. Now both our hearts are smiling.. Your precious thoughts and your kindness are truly appreciated.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/29/2018 10:03:00 AM

WoW! what poetic words...superbly rendered by the poetic duo...great collab dear poets...love & light...^WW^

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/29/2018 9:49:00 PM

I appreciate you lovely and kind comments, WW, and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed our collaboration. Robert is a fount of beautiful light and inspiration and it is always a joy and an honor to create poetry with my dear friend. Many thanks my poetic brother.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 6/29/2018 6:03:00 AM

Another wonderful collaboration between you two..

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/29/2018 9:52:00 PM

Thank you Silent One for your lovely comments and I'm pleased you enjoyed our collaboration. Robert's beautiful poetry overflows with love and romance and it is a joy and a privilege to write with him. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina

Date: 6/28/2018 7:16:00 AM

So romantic and beautifully collaborated with Robert. A lovely mixture with two wonderful and very talented minds. Hats off to the both of you! Charlie

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/30/2018 6:01:00 PM

Charlie, you are a delight and your visits bring me joy. Thank you for your beautiful comments and for your lovely kindness. Robert is a generous source of shining inspiration on love, romance and hope and I am fortunate to be able to collaborate with him. Your precious thoughts and words are cherished. Warmest wishes always my friend. ~Susan

Lyric Man

Date: 6/28/2018 4:58:00 AM

So lovely Susan.. you and Robert made a glorious work!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/29/2018 9:55:00 PM

Thank you Lyric for your lovely comments. I'm pleased you enjoyed our collaboration. My dear friend Robert is a kindhearted and generously talented poet and it's my pleasure and privilege to be able to create poetry with him. Your delightful visit is truly appreciated my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/28/2018 4:04:00 AM

You offered me an exquisite journey into a realm of beauty! An immense pleasure to start my day with! Above words what i felt while reading! A FAV for me. Thank you so much for your generosity in collaboration with Robert dear Susan! Outshine always and stay blessed. My deepest respect and love.

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/30/2018 5:58:00 PM

My dear Besma, I am so pleased that you enjoyed our poem and felt our message of love, romance and hope. Robert is an endless source of beautiful and heartfelt inspiration and expressive emotions. Our poetic creations brings such satisfaction to my being. Thank you for the beauty and depth of your comments, for the sheer delight I feel when you visit and for the fav, my shining friend. Your precious thoughts and words adds value to our poem. Warmest wishes and love to you always.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/28/2018 3:58:00 AM

A wonderful write that does get "a whole attention for you stole" an ardent heart! My heart and soul do " jump for your rhyming words"! A masterpiece! A work of outshining art! Just being in such a celestial charming state of Love actually redeems for "the lost heart", "the darkest wrath", "the blind despair".. what remains is that scent of sweetness, the beauty of love once lived and "the faith and hope" to have "the heart to fall in love once more" ..

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/30/2018 5:52:00 PM

Dearest Besma, how wonderful that we hold each other's ardent heart, with the purest of joy and respect, in our shared love of poetry. Your beautiful kindness overflows from your heart, a fount of light and love, with graceful appreciation for our collaboration. Your lovely comments touch my heart and soul and inspire me to reach higher. Thank you for your shining and divine friendship my wondrous friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/28/2018 2:07:00 AM

What a beautiful romantic collaboration Susan and Robert. So well written, a poetic gem. Tom

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/29/2018 3:17:00 PM

Tom, your beautiful comments are truly treasured. I'm so pleased you enjoyed our poem. Robert inspired our write with love, romance and hope and I'm so very happy that he asked me to join in and collaborate with him on this lovely poetic creation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/27/2018 9:39:00 PM

My dear friend, again you honor me by your composing such beautiful verses and working together to present an uplifting , meaningful and truly inspiring message in this our poem. Thank you for your time, friendship and display of great talent while writing with me..

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/29/2018 3:12:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend, for all the kindness you bestow upon me. Your precious and heartwarming comments touch my heart and inspire me to continue to reach higher. It is my great honor and pleasure to have the opportunity to collaborate with you, and as always, this was a wondrous poetic journey and experience. Your lovely friendship, patience (for my lack of time - sometimes - that holds up our creative process..) and your generous talent are truly and deeply appreciated and treasured my wonderful friend, Robert. Many, many thanks to you! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan