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December 8, 2017

Published in: Radiant Verses -A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry -2024

Dedicated to my beloved mother, Alice, who passed on April 1, 2003.
I miss you dearly, Mom <3

Ave-Maria hymns lift you in flight to Heaven’s gate apt angel does ascend and follows lantern's light predawn of night on glide of song and blessings she does wend. On April morn in skies of blue as you besprinkle crystals from your seraph’s wings, by mourning noontime snowfall does ensue; a smoothing swaddle soothing harmed heart-strings. In diamond-dusted frosted filigree so sparkles soulful kisses you bestow for scintillant reflective reverie your glistened gift you send in silvern snow. Beloved mother, sainted entity you hush my cries with snow’s serenity.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/9/2018 10:20:00 AM

Truly wondrous verse my dear friend. I am on for a few brief minutes and then i must run some errands today. Decided to check out your poems page. This is a truly masterful sonnet! A fav..... a gem it is...

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/9/2018 12:46:00 PM

You my dear and very talented inspire me to be a better poet. Such is what poets do and you do that with kindness, care and friendship.. I am truly in awe of your poetic talent... and your sonnets are top class.. A mark of immense talent...

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/9/2018 12:25:00 PM

Thank you my good friend for your beautiful insights and for the fav. Your comments inspire me and are held in my deepest appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Elaine George

Date: 4/21/2018 5:40:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Susan. I especially love the closing two lines. Sincerely, Elaine

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/21/2018 1:56:00 PM

Elaine, your treasured thoughts are held in deepest appreciation. Thank you for your warm words and your kindness.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/21/2018 7:38:00 AM

Deeply spiritual. Very beautiful! God and you are a majority.

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/21/2018 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Joe, I relish your beautiful comments and I am so pleased that you chose to spend some time with this poem that is truly special to me. Your precious thoughts are deeply appreciated my friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/26/2017 8:30:00 PM

This is such a lovely sonnet, Susan - uplifting, and a wonderful tribute. Beautiful!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/26/2017 9:33:00 PM

Thank you so much Agnes for your beautiful comments. Your lovely presence here inspires me to reach further. Happy New Year's to you and warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Lu Loo

Date: 12/20/2017 11:27:00 AM

wow, what a perfect sonnet sweet Susan! You are so gifted...:) -luloo

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/20/2017 8:06:00 PM

Laura, I so appreciate your very kind and generous comments. Thank you for spending some time with my poem, your presence here delights me. Warmest wishes my friend ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 12/19/2017 8:08:00 PM

Beautiful write, Susan! Hugs Eve

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/19/2017 8:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Eve for your cherished comments. Your visits are always so appreciated. My warmest Holiday wishes to you and your family.. ~Susan

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/17/2017 11:42:00 PM

Just simply beautiful, the music rang in my ears as I read this!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/18/2017 7:42:00 PM

Thank you so much Arthur for your precious thoughts and lovely comments. Your visits are always so appreciated.. Warmest holiday wishes ~Susan

Joseph May

Date: 12/17/2017 7:04:00 PM

Beautiful words of comfort...Well penned Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/17/2017 7:29:00 PM

Thank you Joseph for your kindness. Your lovely words are always so appreciated. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/17/2017 3:20:00 PM

WoW! Susan, I'm with CayCay , I don't know how I managed to miss such a write. Every time I read you I'm in awe of your talent. As I began to read I heard the song "Ave- Maria" quietly in my mind. This is a lovely and well written composition for the one you wrote it to. As always excellent job:-) Alexis

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/17/2017 7:36:00 PM

Alexis, thank your for your generous and lovely comments that warm my heart to a rosy glow. I'm glad you heard 'Ave-Maria' while you read my poem.. this poem was written for my beloved Mom who passed away 14 years ago and this was her favorite spiritual song. I'm pleased that you enjoyed my write and I relish your precious thoughts you shared with me. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/15/2017 12:54:00 AM

Oh, Susan I don't know how I missed this heartfelt, emotional write. It is beautiful and I'm sure she is somehow aware of the feel in it, if not the actual words. Love, Grief and Courage all tenderly hugged my heart strings as I read. Your write is like one perfectly swollen, forever tear drop. When did she make her transition? I feel much right now! Love ... CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/15/2017 4:17:00 PM

Thank you CayCay for 'feeling' my write. Your stunningly beautiful words of 'one perfectly swollen, forever tear drop' is exactly how I feel this write to be and how I still feel inside. It took me fourteen years to put this in words, and yes, 'but it was just yesterday'. Thank you my friend, for your soulful and heart-hugging comments and your delightful face and words on my poetry page. Hugs and love ~Susan

CayCay Jennings
Date: 12/15/2017 12:56:00 AM

I just read that you lost her 14 years ago. Dad was 18 years ago, but it was just yesterday. I feel sure you know what I mean. More love ... CayCay

James Marshall Goff

Date: 12/14/2017 12:20:00 PM

Susan, Pop had this sung at his funeral, Mom will too someday ( hope not soon! I am her full time caretaker) Mother Mary is very sacred in my family, nice work!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/14/2017 6:00:00 PM

James, thank you for sharing your heartfelt and precious thoughts with me. What a loving heart you have to be your Mom's full-time caretaker - such a wonderful son for sure :) Ave-Maria was my Mom's favorite song and it was sung at her funeral fourteen years ago as well. I'm happy we connected on this piece, we have love of Mother Mary and family in common. Warmest holiday wishes to you and your family ~Susan

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/12/2017 10:53:00 AM

Truly beautiful, words that are so enriched with your wonderful mind.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/12/2017 5:51:00 PM

Harry, your precious thoughts are well appreciated. Thank you for your kind visit and lovely comments. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Becca Teagan

Date: 12/12/2017 8:35:00 AM

This is one of the most beautiful sonnets I've read. The imagery is just so sweet and calming. Very nicely done, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/12/2017 5:55:00 PM

Becca, thank you for your generous praise. I'm thrilled by your response and relish your cherished thoughts. Thank you for your lovely comments. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Roy Pett

Date: 12/11/2017 5:51:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful sonnet, this certainly calmed and comforted me as I was reading this, just like all your wonderful poetry Susan. :))

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/11/2017 3:51:00 PM

Roy, I relished your response to my poem. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me, your kind visit and wonderful words mean so much to me. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/10/2017 2:39:00 PM

Uplifting, beautiful and spiritual. From the skies in blue a mother's gown is sown. The serenity of the snow turns into spiritual calm. The imagery is soothing and captivating. The end couplet is superb, Susan! ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 7:59:00 PM

Paul, your wonderful response is beautifully poetic. I know how busy this weekend has been for you so a special thank you for spending a precious few moments with my poem. Ave Maria was my Mom's favorite song, and though it moves me to tears, it also gives me comfort, as does snow. When I was growing up she always made snow days special. We would play in the snow then come inside for lunch, cold and frosty, to steamy bowls of her homemade soup. My friends loved her almost as much as I did. Thank you for your lovely words my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/10/2017 7:44:00 AM

- A sparkling pleasure to read, Susan - do not want to point out a special line ... everyone is wonderful :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 8:33:00 PM

Anne-Lise, thank your for your delightful visit and heartwarming comments. I appreciate your kindness and light. Warmest wishes this Holiday season my friend ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 12/10/2017 7:22:00 AM

Ave Maria is a great song and this is a wonderful sonnet... Once again your vocabulary shows great depth, especially as you have perfect meter... great rhyme and flow to your poem... I like the thirst stanza the best, wonderful poetic imagery..

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 8:29:00 PM

Silent One, your visits to my poetry page always fills my heart with delight. Thank you for your beautiful comments, your shining words are uplifting and appreciated. Warmest wishes always ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 12/10/2017 4:55:00 AM

A beautiful diamond dusted crystalline sonnet, Susan my dear friend. I can feel the snow falling - even though we don't have any in Sydney such is the power of your imagery. And Schubert's Ave Maria - a great accompaniment to your mental image - who couldn't be uplifted! thank you for sharing this picture with you silvern description...Maria xxx

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 7:38:00 PM

Dearest Maria, my appreciation for your beautiful words is heartfelt and deep. Thank you for spending time with my poem this morning. Your presence on my poetry page always fills me with joy and gratitude for having a lovely and talented friend like you to share poetry with. Warmest wishes and hugs ~Susan

Bernard Chan

Date: 12/9/2017 8:16:00 PM

So beautifully crafted! I won't single out any line or stanza for special mention as every one of them is filled with sparkling imagery and gorgeous words. You're an angel with words, Susan. Sublime.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 7:23:00 PM

Bernard, your heartfelt appreciation is cherished and fills my heart with gratitude, light and joy. Thank you for spending some time with my poetry, your presence on my page is always so heartwarming for me. Warmest wishes my wonderful friend ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/9/2017 7:34:00 PM

This poem shines with your talent Susan. Really a gift at this time of year! Congratulations my friend! : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 2:58:00 PM

Connie, your wonderful words warm my heart. Thank you for your lovely comments and for spending some time with my poetry. Your friendship is so appreciated. Warmest wishes for the Holiday season my friend ~Susan

Ghita Manaila

Date: 12/9/2017 3:49:00 PM

I love this poem. And the final is superb.Congratulations, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/9/2017 11:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Ghita. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/9/2017 1:03:00 PM

I feel like I should be on my knees reading this. Oh so breathtaking and spiritually inspiring. I love it and I fave it! My awesome and beautiful poetess friend, yet again, awing me with your magestic artistry. Susan dear, thank you... hugs and smiles and loves :) xoxo, Kina

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 7:19:00 PM

Kina, lovely friend, thank you for your heartfelt words that fill me with light and joy. 'Ave Maria' was my Mom's favorite song and fourteen years after her passing it still brings me to tears, but it gives me comfort too as does the snow. She always made snow days (home from school) so special while I was growing up. We would play outside and get all frosty and come in for lunch to a warm pot of her delicious soup for lunch. Talk about heartwarming :) Love, hugs and smiles dearest one ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/9/2017 11:45:00 AM

Peaceful, delightful, inspirational words--very well written and executed!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 7:13:00 PM

Vijay, your uplifting words of kindness and light fills my heart with joy and your presence on my page is always so appreciated. Thank you for your beautiful comments my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

John Gondolf

Date: 12/9/2017 11:26:00 AM

Oh, Susan, such a beautiful sonnet. I love the ending couplet. Your writing is so inspiring. John

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 2:49:00 PM

John, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my poem. Thank you so much for your lovely comments, they warm my heart and make me smile my friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 12/9/2017 9:54:00 AM

Breathtaking pen Susan. xomo

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/9/2017 11:37:00 PM

Thank you so much Maureen. You're wonderful words mean so much to me. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan