Susan Ashley Poet Sonnet

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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

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Your Sacred Soul Still Calms and Comforts Me

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 June 9, 2018 at 10:20 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 June 9, 2018 at 12:46 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 June 9, 2018 at 12:25 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 April 21, 2018 at 5:40 AM Absolutely beautiful, Susan. I especially love the closing two lines. Sincerely, Elaine Susan Ashley April 21, 2018 at 1:56 PM Elaine, your treasured thoughts are held in deepest appreciation. Thank you for your warm words and your kindness.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Joseph P. DiMino February 21, 2018 at 7:38 AM Deeply spiritual. Very beautiful! God and you are a majority. Susan Ashley February 21, 2018 at 8:56 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 December 26, 2017 at 8:30 PM This is such a lovely sonnet, Susan - uplifting, and a wonderful tribute. Beautiful! Susan Ashley December 26, 2017 at 9:33 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

Beautiful Scars December 20, 2017 at 11:27 AM wow, what a perfect sonnet sweet Susan! You are so gifted...:) -luloo Susan Ashley December 20, 2017 at 8:06 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 December 19, 2017 at 8:08 PM Beautiful write, Susan! Hugs Eve Susan Ashley December 19, 2017 at 8:28 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 December 17, 2017 at 11:42 PM Just simply beautiful, the music rang in my ears as I read this!! Susan Ashley December 18, 2017 at 7:42 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 December 17, 2017 at 7:04 PM Beautiful words of comfort...Well penned Susan Susan Ashley December 17, 2017 at 7:29 PM Thank you Joseph for your kindness. Your lovely words are always so appreciated. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Alexis Y. December 17, 2017 at 3:20 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 December 17, 2017 at 7:36 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 Godwin December 15, 2017 at 12:54 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 December 15, 2017 at 4:17 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 Godwin December 15, 2017 at 12:56 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 December 14, 2017 at 12:20 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 December 14, 2017 at 6:00 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 December 12, 2017 at 10:53 AM Truly beautiful, words that are so enriched with your wonderful mind. Susan Ashley December 12, 2017 at 5:51 PM Harry, your precious thoughts are well appreciated. Thank you for your kind visit and lovely comments. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Becca Teagan December 12, 2017 at 8:35 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 December 12, 2017 at 5:55 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 December 11, 2017 at 5:51 AM Absolutely beautiful sonnet, this certainly calmed and comforted me as I was reading this, just like all your wonderful poetry Susan. :)) Susan Ashley December 11, 2017 at 3:51 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 December 10, 2017 at 2:39 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 December 10, 2017 at 7:59 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 December 10, 2017 at 7:44 AM - A sparkling pleasure to read, Susan - do not want to point out a special line ... everyone is wonderful :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Ashley December 10, 2017 at 8:33 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 December 10, 2017 at 7:22 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 December 10, 2017 at 8:29 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 December 10, 2017 at 4:55 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 December 10, 2017 at 7:38 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 December 9, 2017 at 8:16 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 December 10, 2017 at 7:23 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 December 9, 2017 at 7:34 PM This poem shines with your talent Susan. Really a gift at this time of year! Congratulations my friend! : ) Susan Ashley December 10, 2017 at 2:58 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 December 9, 2017 at 3:49 PM I love this poem. And the final is superb.Congratulations, Susan. Susan Ashley December 9, 2017 at 11:38 PM Thank you so much Ghita. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Akkina Downing December 9, 2017 at 1:03 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 December 10, 2017 at 7:19 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 December 9, 2017 at 11:45 AM Peaceful, delightful, inspirational words--very well written and executed! Susan Ashley December 10, 2017 at 7:13 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 December 9, 2017 at 11:26 AM Oh, Susan, such a beautiful sonnet. I love the ending couplet. Your writing is so inspiring. John Susan Ashley December 10, 2017 at 2:49 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

Arturo Michael December 9, 2017 at 9:54 AM Completely Beautiful...A pure delight to read...God bless you, Susan...A lovely pen indeed Susan Ashley December 10, 2017 at 2:47 PM My dear friend Arturo, it's always such a delight to have your wonderful presence on my poetry page. Thank you so much for leaving your lovely and beautiful thoughts. Your heartfelt comments warm my heart and inspire a smile mon ami. I appreciate your special friendship always. Blessings and hugs ~Susan

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