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Submitted for Whatever contest, the first line of my poem titled, Amberina Ballerina; October 30, 2020.

~ Fifth Place ~
Premiere Contest: Whatever
Sponsor: Suzette Richards
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A born lioness my untamed heart? ha!

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/22/2023 8:24:00 PM

Awesome! Love the ‘ha’ quietus! Warmest congratulations on your win, Susan. I did not realise this contest was judged till you visited my page, thank you!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/28/2023 7:26:00 AM

Dear US, your gracious visit is most appreciated. Thank you for your heartwarming congrats, it a delight to receive your kind words. Warmest wishes to you for a happy new year full of light, peace and poetic inspiration.. ~Susan

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 12/22/2023 10:48:00 AM

Interesting line

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/22/2023 7:17:00 PM

Dear Paghunda, thank you for your visit and comment. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2023 10:49:00 AM

Awesome first line.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/22/2023 7:41:00 AM

Thank you, dear Andrea! It's wonderful to see you my friend. Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy Holiday season filled with peace and joy.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker

Date: 12/16/2023 8:48:00 AM

congratulation dear friend, dear poet...The fierceness of your heart shines through for the lioness is the heart of any pride, the provider of life my friend

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/22/2023 7:40:00 AM

Frederic, dear friend, dear poet, I hold your poetry friendship in high esteem and with warm gratitude. Thank you for gracing my humble poem with your precious thoughts. Your solar heart shines brightly in the poetry soup universe! Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy Holiday season filled with peace and joy.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/16/2023 8:32:00 AM

So succinct, yet powerful--splendidly delivered, Susan. Your poems always shine in your poetic prowess, my friend.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/22/2023 7:34:00 AM

Dear Vijay, your lovely comments are so very uplifting. Thank you, my poetry friend, for sharing your gracious and precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/12/2023 5:58:00 PM

nicely done & best wishes for the contest, blessings, Sara

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/13/2023 5:36:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. Your gracious visit and encouraging words are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 12/12/2023 10:27:00 AM

Interesting choice here and it shows the strength of mind of the person before the poem starts.. Best of luck in the contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/14/2023 8:31:00 AM

I do see the wisdom of your comment though.. the narrator's strength was always there. In the poem, it just had to be reimagined to be rediscovered..

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/14/2023 8:26:00 AM

The poem is introspective and explores the bravado one wears when one is broken by circumstances in life until they come to terms with their past. Maybe that exploration requires a "born lioness" heart after all.. but in the beginning of the poem the narrator feels anything but a lioness. In the end, emotional epiphanies and acknowledgement of one's detrimental life choices, whatever the circumstances, do require bravery. My hope was to bring the poem full circle, back to a positive fulfillment of the first line

Silent One
Date: 12/14/2023 3:49:00 AM

Why would it be sarcasm?

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/13/2023 7:03:00 AM

Dear Silent One, is it strength of mind or sarcasm or realization? I think this opening line can be deceptive at first glance. The poem tells the tale. I hope you give it a read, my inspiring friend. Thank you for your wonderful visit and poetic encouragement, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ink Empress

Date: 12/12/2023 6:39:00 AM

I love that line, kind if reminds me of my cousin, a leo that is a lioness strong independent and fearless and not many can tame her heart. Pleasure reading this. Best wishes in the contest

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/13/2023 5:33:00 PM

Dear Ink Empress, your gracious visit fills me with appreciation. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Your poetic presence brightens this space in a wonderful way. Warmest wishes my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Bill Baker

Date: 12/11/2023 9:19:00 PM

I like it, Susan. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Bill

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/13/2023 6:58:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend! Your gracious visit and encouragement is greatly appreciated, Bill. Warmest wishes for a wonderful Wednesday.. ~Susan