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Love Letters Beneath the Moonlight - a Collaboration With Frederic Parker

My love for you
is beyond prophecy or endowment
and lay before you a love letter from the heart
beneath the moonlight's glow
where our eyes find a silent understanding
that embraces each passionate emotion
swirling and entwined in the depth of love

where our souls surrender to ardent desire
in an enchanted beguiling captivity
of lush landscapes and serene gentleness in starlight
as we imagine a wondrous bastion
that offers a sanctuary of serenity
filled with warmth that trembles the tender skin
when we look deeper into the eyes
and find honeyed dreams dressed in blooming blossoms
of fragrant fantasy

we become prisoners lost in soft braille moments
with each kiss
that invites our souls to wander
through warm sensual sensations of sharing
where life reveals its emotional tendrils
that wrap around the space between
and pulls us into a world of sublime bewilderment

ah yes.. the dazzling gleam of love’s glow –
once inscribed upon the skies…
for was it not scribed before the time 
our hearts were born these beating drums?
in the smattering of stars
etched for eons too dim 
for naked eyes to scrutinize..
until fragments of sparkle
implanted their verse within mortal marrow..
a sweetheart song 
golden till all tomorrow's cease to dawn
and the heartstrings of our lyre cease to strum
as my sonnet song is sung

indeed.. mere words hold no light 
in the depths of the universe away from the sun
but harnessed in the hold of our heat
the moon ignites the dark..
and by the light of night’s glow 
we read the stars in each other’s eyes
before they close in passions’ sigh
and our bodies surrender to ardent desire 
as the queenly moon
embraced by the shameless shine of the sun
weeps a cascade of moonbeams 
for the beauty and wonder 
of such earthly and heavenly love
overflowing the streambeds of our bounding pulse
till nothing’s left but a silvery quiver 
upon the softened ripples…

ah, to be made for such a palpable experience —
the glory of our gratified physical skins
the embodiment of our starry fate 
the bastion imagined.. now captured
in the serenity of sensuous afterglow
where we shine and twine a verdant vine
to sip from nectar’s chalice 
a heady jasmine wine 
pink petals and Venus sentiments
sweet the sugar on our tongues…
the taste of love’s glow
as I lay before you a love letter from the heart


Frederic Parker and Susan Ashley

(a collaboration)

May 8, 2023

(originally posted on Frederic's page on May 6, 2023)


~ Poem Of The Day ~
Sunday, May 7, 2023
(celebrated on Frederic's page)


Poet’s note: Frederic, dear friend, dear poet, it was an honor to receive your gracious invitation to share in the creation of this magical realm of romance. The inspiration of your exquisite verse lit the path for my pen to follow. Thank you, Frederic, for yet another artistic experience where passionate pens merge on the poetic page to dance a duet of ardent wonder and imagination.

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Robert Schatz Date: 2/13/2024 5:56:00 PM I am also at a loss of words Susan. Stunning, monumental, breathtaking say it better than I ever could. Plus sensual. Just a few descriptions that really stand out to me: - soft braille moments - embraced by the shameless shine of the sun - where we shine and twine a verdant vine Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 2/13/2024 6:29:00 PM Dear Robert, thank you for your gracious visit to our collaboration poem and for your wonderful comments. Frederic is an inspiring poet and generous poetry friend whose artistic pen led the way in this wonderful creation. It's always nice to know which lines in a poem stand out to the reader, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on that. Thank you again, my poetry friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Regina Elliott Date: 10/15/2023 6:25:00 AM Dear Susan and Frédéric, I feel such a stunning loss of adequate words to describe this monumental poetic collaboration. It is beauty beyond description. My admiring congratulations to you both for gifting us with your brilliance and immense talent. ~ Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 2/13/2024 6:17:00 PM Dear Regina, soulful poetess, please forgive my tardy reply to your beautiful comments. Your precious words somehow escaped my attention. It was an honor to share the creative page with our talented friend, Frederic, in poetic fellowship. His inspiring pen led the way in this creation. Thank you for your heartwarming congrats and for your uplifting visit. Your poetry friendship is ever appreciated, my sweet friend! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing Date: 8/11/2023 8:42:00 PM WOW!!! Breathtaking collaboration of a masterpiece! Oh, I just LOVE LOVE it! My favorite :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/12/2023 9:39:00 AM Dearest Kina, I'm thrilled by your response to our collaboration. Frederic is an inspiring poet and generous friend whose artistic pen led the way in this wonderful creation. Thank you for your beautiful comments and for the honor of your fav! Shine on my sizzle sis! Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Sotto Poet Date: 8/5/2023 9:27:00 AM Dearest Susan, This stunning work of verse embodies a harmonious blend of visual imagery and lyrical beauty. It is a testament to the profound power of love, skillfully captured through the creative synergy of two remarkable poets. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in the splendor of your shared expression. This precious gem has left an indelible impression on my soul, for which I extend my deepest gratitude. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/10/2023 6:49:00 PM Dear Lasaad, it's wonderful to receive your kind visit and your uplifting words. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed this collaboration. Frederic is an inspiring poet and friend whose artistic pen led the way in this wonderful creation. I was truly honored by his request to join him in this collaboration. I am honored by your esteemed presence here as well. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/31/2023 9:56:00 AM Wow Susan/Frederick what a breathtaking collaboration between you and Frederic. it is as though you are totally in sync with each others psych. Congratulations my dear poetry sis, between the two of you a new Shakespearean era is taking place, and POTD - A distinction and honor you both truly deserved - be well my dearest friend and sis Susan, wanted to touch base with you so glad I did! blessings hugs Jenny. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/1/2023 5:03:00 PM My dearest Jennifer, my sweet poetry sis, I relish your visit and your wonderful response to our collaboration. I was honored to share the creative page with Frederic in poetic fellowship and friendship. His inspiring pen led the way in this creation. Thank you for your heartwarming congrats and for taking time to touch base with me. The beauty of your comments are held in my deepest appreciation as is your golden friendship. I've not been here too much in the past few months.. life has been so busy but all in good ways. I hope to be here more in the near future to enjoy more of your brilliant poetry. Be well my dearest friend and lovely sis Jennifer! Warmest wishes sent across the many miles to find you.. ~Susan

John Hamilton Date: 7/30/2023 2:34:00 PM Back again for a brief visit, and what do I find? Letters of a love divine, words so perfectly placed, by two of my fave writers. Another wonderful write Susan, will check Frederic's page now. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/1/2023 5:09:00 PM Dear John, it is such a delight to see you! Your valued presence has been sorely missed. Thank you for your wonderful comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed our collaboration. Frederic, is not only a dear friend but also a fount of artistic inspiration and a joy to compose poetry with. Thank you for your kind words and for the high honor of your fave, my friend! I wish you would return to soup and share your poetic pen here again. Warmest wishes my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/27/2023 10:02:00 AM Two great warrior poets coming together to culminate perfection, in every line there is passion and light, so talented, both of you, Congrats ! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/28/2023 7:38:00 AM Dear Vie, it is a wonderful pleasure to see you! Thank you for your delightful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your ability to see the beauty in this collaboration is truly appreciated. I was honored to share the creative page with Frederic in poetic fellowship and friendship. His inspiring pen led the way in this creation. Warmest wishes, my sweet friend and poetess.. ~Susan

Jan Allison Date: 7/27/2023 8:21:00 AM two exceptional poets penning exquisite poetry, write on Susan and Frederic, this is a gem:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/27/2023 8:36:00 AM Dear Jan, your visit and lovely words are wonderful to receive. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed this collaboration. Frederic is an inspiring poet and friend whose artistic pen led the way in this wonderful creation. I am honored to share to poetic page with him. Thank you, your kindness is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Len Gasun Date: 7/22/2023 7:51:00 PM I agree with poet jack's comment below. This is an exquisite poem collaborated by two exceptional poets. I'm so grateful to read what you've shared today. I enjoyed this precious gem a lot. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful day in sunshine my dear poet friend Susan and to poet Fredrick too! I also want to thank you for reading one of my poems. Hugs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/23/2023 8:57:00 AM Dear Len, it's wonderful to receive your kind visit and your uplifting words. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed this collaboration. Frederic is an inspiring poet and friend whose artistic pen led the way in this wonderful creation. I was truly honored by his request to join him in this collaboration. I am honored by your presence here as well. Warmest wishes, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan

Jack Horne Date: 6/5/2023 5:44:00 AM what an exquisite poem you've created here - the two of you work wonderfully together x Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/17/2023 10:20:00 AM Dear Jack, your sincere response to our collaboration is truly appreciated. Frederic is a fount of artistic inspiration and a joy to compose poetry with. I’m so happy to know you enjoyed our poem. Thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ann Peck Date: 5/26/2023 1:27:00 PM Incredibly lovely. A supreme collaboration in capturing the wonder and beauty of love! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/28/2023 9:03:00 AM Dear Ann, my poetry sister, your heart shines through your lovely words. Thank you for seeing the beauty in this collaboration. Frederic is an inspiring poet and friend whose artistic pen led the way in this wonderful creation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 5/25/2023 2:20:00 PM I knew that I would find a rare gem when clicking on this beautiful new piece. A true gem.. You - both - truly gave us a very fine offering.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/28/2023 9:00:00 AM Dear Robert, it's so wonderful to see you're back! I'm thrilled to receive your beautiful comments. Your appreciation for this collaboration is gratifying, my friend. It was my honor to share the creative page with Frederic in poetic fellowship and friendship. His inspiring pen led the way in this creation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ricky Muse Date: 5/24/2023 7:25:00 AM Great poem. Visual, aesthetic, and oh so poetic. I dig the line "the heartstrings of our lyre cease to strum". Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/28/2023 8:41:00 AM Dear Richard, it's a wonderful to receive your visit! Thank you for your uplifting thoughts, I'm thrilled by your response to our collaboration. I'm honored to share the creative page with Frederic, an inspiring poet, collaborator and a dear poetic friend. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus Date: 5/23/2023 12:06:00 PM Well done Susan & Frederic, and thank you for sharing this strikingly passionate-romantic collaboration. The sweet taste of sugar on tongues will definitely linger on...Warm regards & Hugs dear friend // paul Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/28/2023 8:33:00 AM Dear Paul, it's wonderful to receive such high praise from a poet who has created his fair share of beautifully inspiring collaborations. Thank you, your lovely thoughts are prized! As you know, a successful collaboration depends on poetic inspiration freely shared and Frederic's generosity, in sharing his artistry and the creative page with me, allows the pens to flow. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Bill Baker Date: 5/20/2023 4:05:00 PM Congratulations on your wonderful colaboration poem with Frederic, Susan. You both did an outstanding job. It flowed so smoothly between the two of you. Have a great weekend my friend. Bill Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/28/2023 8:21:00 AM Hi Bill! Thank you for your wonderful comments and kind congrats for our collaboration. Frederic is a dear poetic friend and a grand poet, I'm always honored to share the creative page with him. Your visit is uplifting and appreciated, my esteemed friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 5/14/2023 11:07:00 AM Hello Susan and Fredrick, well done. so very romantic. My fav. \Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 5/19/2023 10:47:00 AM Hello Susan, I am so glad that I made both of your day brighter. Yes it is my fav. Hugs. Warmth wishes. /Darlene\ Susan Ashley Date: 5/19/2023 8:31:00 AM Dear Darlene, on behalf of myself and my inspiring poetry collaborator, Frederic, thank you. Your kindness shines. I’m so glad to know you enjoyed our poem and that it is your fav. We are honored, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Victor Buhagiar Date: 5/10/2023 1:22:00 AM Well done for this collaboration. The imagery is first class. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/13/2023 7:42:00 AM Dear Victor, your gracious visit is only surpassed by your lovely comments. Thank you for your kindness. Frederic's poetic pen is a fount of beauty and inspiration! It's a great honor for me to be invited to share the creative page with my esteemed friend, Frederic. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker Date: 5/8/2023 6:45:00 PM Susan, Dear friend, Dear poet your generosity and the time you have given to help create this beautiful poem brings so much joy to my soul...I am in awe of your poetic skill and am always honored to dance with you across the unwritten page where magic can sometimes happen...Frederic Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/13/2023 7:29:00 AM Frederic, dear friend, dear poet, thank you for your inspiring words. I am always amazed at the tender power your verses possess to stir my soul and move my pen. I am filled with appreciation for the opportunity to create beautiful poetry with you. It's gratifying to know that both our souls feel the joy of enchanting the blank page in creative fellowship and poetic friendship. Indeed, I am humbled and honored to share in this poem with you. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/8/2023 11:53:00 AM - Congratulations on this romantic and beautiful poem, Susan :) - hugs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/8/2023 9:10:00 PM Dear Anne-Lise, your lovely comments and kind congrats are received with appreciation. Thank you for your time spent with our poem. My dear friend and esteemed poet, Frederic, inspired this romantic composition. It's an honor to share the poetic page with his beautiful verse. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Lin Lane Date: 5/8/2023 11:28:00 AM Dear Susan, I read the entangled lines between you and Frederic, awed by the way they flowed without a ripple. No love could be more intimately intense than one in which two souls surrender to ardent desire. Your delay in posting doesn't escape me, generous poet and friend. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/8/2023 9:04:00 PM Dear Lin, you not only possess a keen intellect but you possess keen eyes as well, I'm so glad my delayed posting did not escape your attention. Your lovely and perceptive comments are a joy to receive. Thank you, my lovely friend. It was a wonderful creative experience to compose this romantic piece with my dear friend and esteemed poet, Frederic. It's an honor to share the poetic page with his beautiful verse. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan