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Black Sands and Carnal Plans

Nakedness blurs in the rough charcoal smudge shapes shaded with a roll on the rim of a graphite night the art of cheating sins stain a seedy portrait on skin yet basks in the moonbeam’s push into the pulse Susan Ashley October 28, 2020 N/A Excerpt from: Wander-Lust - September 23, 2020 Liberum Divisa 2 Poetry Contest Gregory R Barden

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/8/2020 8:04:00 AM

Wow the title alone is a winner, I love 'shapes shaded' and 'the art of cheating sins' - I see an artist sketching deftly, skillfully, bringing to life the secret embrace of a rendezvous~

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/8/2020 9:46:00 AM

Oh yes! I'm thrilled with the imagery my poem created in your imagination, Michelle. I relish your precious thoughts, my dear friend. Thank you for sharing your inspiring comments with me. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/6/2020 7:17:00 AM

Your poems, short or long are always meaningful, powerful and absolutely excellently crafted. your descriptions captivate me and your poetic inspiration runs through my being. I compare your poetry to famous artists and renowned musicians, as your talented creativeness ROCKS! Hugs and love, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/6/2020 7:03:00 PM

My dear friend, you never fail to rock my world with the humbling and meaningful beauty of your precious comments. To know that we inspire each other is such a lovely enlightenment, Jennifer, and a cherished gift of poetic fellowship. Thank you, dear poetess, my spirit soars on the power of your generous kindness and friendship. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 11/5/2020 5:43:00 AM

Four lines in which your descriptive powers and rich vocabulary come to the fore, Susan. An excellent choice. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/5/2020 10:07:00 AM

Dear Paul, your presence is uplifting and your beautiful comments are valued. Thank you for the delight your wonderful visit brings. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/31/2020 7:57:00 PM

WoW! Susan, Your four lines are will written and descriptive. I am compelled to see the poem that these lines came from.Excellent job! Best wishes in the contest. Happy Halloween my friend. Enjoy the rest of your evening:-) Alexis

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/2/2020 5:18:00 PM

Alexis, your are so uplifting! Thank you for your beautiful and encouraging comments, I relish both your heartwarming words and your gracious visit. I hope you are having a wonderful evening, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/31/2020 11:49:00 AM

My dear friend, you put so much depth and imagery in so few exquisitely chosen words. Verbiage that awes me not only in very powerful imagery and depths but also in the majestic and powerful artistic expressions conveyed to the reader! So brief yet so powerful... A fav... God bless....

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/2/2020 5:15:00 PM

My wonderful friend, your shining presence on my poetry page is appreciated. Your friendship encourages me to reach ever higher on my poetic quest. Thank you, Robert, for your beautiful comments and for the honor of your fav. Warmest wishes and blessings to you and yours.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2020 8:42:00 AM

very descriptive with unusual imagery. A good entry!

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/30/2020 10:18:00 AM

Thank you for your heartwarming comments, Andrea. Your shining presence is always appreciated. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/30/2020 5:56:00 AM

So much euphoria packed in just a few lines Susan. Evocative images apt for the scene you painted-- with your brilliant words.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/30/2020 12:11:00 PM

Vijay, thank you for the pleasure of your visit and for leaving your uplifting comments. Your encouraging thoughts are a joy to receive, dear poet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/29/2020 8:17:00 PM

Wow! I am so impressed at how you manage to convey such deep feelings that make one search their own soul. Magnificent my friend! Blessings xxoo

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/30/2020 11:05:00 AM

Dearest Connie, it is so wonderful to see your shining words gracing my poem. You have been missed , my dear friend. Thank you for sharing your inspiring thoughts with me, they’re held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes and blessings to you.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/29/2020 3:38:00 PM

I read the rhythmic rhythms of your pulsating poem born from a passionate soul's wellspring of emotions...then smiled, for very few know this depth of delirious desire...a winner I'm sure dear friend, dear poet

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/30/2020 10:29:00 AM

Your poetic comments are uplifting, dear poet, dear friend. It’s an honor to share an inspiring poetry friendship with you, Frederic. Thank you for sharing your eloquent thoughts on my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/29/2020 11:57:00 AM

Amazing "blending" of artwork and "cheating sins" dear friend. You speak the crime in perfect lines and in time of "moonbeam's push." I love the "graphite night" image. Another amazing and wonderful poem from your awe inspiring talent dear friend. You inspire me! Blessings and hugs...

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/29/2020 6:55:00 PM

We inspire each other, my dear friend! It's a thrill every time you rhyme with sublime lines upon my poem's page :) Thank you for your luscious comments, Sam, I relish your beautiful and shining spirit! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/29/2020 2:41:00 AM

Your words somehow get deeply etched in my mind, and leave their mark dear Susan, you haven't lost your touch with that writer pen of yours, have a wonderful day, bless your beautiful heart xo

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/29/2020 6:58:00 PM

We leave our poetic marks etched upon each other, Pixie. Your lovely poetic spirit touches mine in such a wonderful way, dear poetess, dear friend. Thank you for your precious thoughts, they are cherished. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/29/2020 2:20:00 AM

A sensual stanza that can stand alone Susan. Good luck in the contest Tom

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/29/2020 6:04:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderfully encouraging comments, Tom. Your shining presence is truly appreciated, my friend.. ~Susan

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/28/2020 8:11:00 PM

This poem is so beautifully imagined, Susan. Your imagery is quite captivating. Yours is such an impressive entry. Best of wishes. :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/29/2020 6:02:00 PM

I am thrilled to have captivated your wonderful imagination, Evelyn. Thank you for your inspiring comments, my friend, they are truly uplifting. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 10/28/2020 7:57:00 PM

Yeah...this is spectacular Sue, I sense a winner here, this is just what Greg loves!

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/29/2020 6:00:00 PM

I relish the encouraging spirit of your wonderful comments, John. Thank you for being such a great poetry friend! Warmest wishes always.. ~Sue

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/28/2020 7:39:00 PM

I remember this stanza from your previous poem. Susan! The descriptive imagery is truly memorable...outstanding!

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/29/2020 5:54:00 PM

Laura, I relish your uplifting presence and encouraging comments. Thank you, my dear friend, for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 10/28/2020 2:31:00 PM

Four amazing lines here Susan, the third one is very deep indeed.. the first great imagery... I can see this finishing top

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/28/2020 4:33:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One, for being the first to comment. I relish your encouraging thoughts... I hope the judge sees it the way you do :) Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan