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Contest: Welcome August with an Acrostic
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

August 7, 2023
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As lemonade evaporates in humid haze, Upbeat, the pollen sway, so sweet the starry buds, Good times abound for goldenrod with golden locks! Unwitting sun ferments in glitzy-bitsy blooms, Seductive nectar, Nature’s bubbly, brews a buzz, Two tipsy bees in gold-dust slippers tango dance.

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/7/2023 4:09:00 AM

Congratulations, Susan, on managing to turn an otherwise simple Acrostic into a work of art. The mind says that it's easy to write a few lines about August, but there are ways how to do that, and you choose the path of delightful creativity. It is the ease by which you do it that always leaves me in awe. ~ Warm regards and big hugs my friend // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/8/2023 9:22:00 AM

Dear Paul, you are as astute as always in your esteemed remarks about creativity. Indeed, I will always choose the path of imagination to reach my poetic destination :) I am humbled and honored by your lustrous words. Your golden presence enhances the value of my poem greatly. Thank you my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Bill Baker

Date: 9/12/2023 5:08:00 PM

Very creative Acrostic poetry, Susan. It was a fun read. Congrats on the high finish in the contest! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/17/2023 8:48:00 AM

Dear Bill, my poet friend, thank you for your uplifting comments and kind congrats. Your poetic friendship is inspiring and appreciated! Warmest wishes from your poet friend up north.. ~Susan

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/7/2023 12:58:00 AM

I'm absolutely loving the way this flows in a very enchanting and fascinating way.. Your vocabulary is simply ethereal which has created a vivid ambience within these lines.. "Lemonade evaporates in humid haze", "starry buds", " Unwitting sun", "tipsy beas in gold-dust slippers" Wow.. So breathtaking and beautiful, love this.. :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2023 10:33:00 AM

Dear Hiya, thank you for your gracious visit and beautiful comments. Your golden presence is both inspiring and appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed my humble poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Valsa George

Date: 9/5/2023 2:41:00 AM

"Two tipsy bees in gold-dust slippers tango dance." Love it ! Susan what a heady kick you have given me with this single line itself. You have created a filmy world of flowers and bees and a series of related images tumble down one upon another. Like the bees, I too am intoxicated with the nectar from your glitzy- bitzy blooms.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2023 10:30:00 AM

Dearest Valsa, I am enchanted by your visit. The gold-dusted beauty of your comments cannot help but add a lovely luster to my humble poem. Indeed, the nectar from glitzy-bitsy blooms is intoxicating, I'm so glad we clinked our poetic glasses and took a sip.. or several sips! ;) Thank you, my sweet friend and gifted poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Michelle Dosanjh-Johal

Date: 9/4/2023 3:04:00 PM

Loving your use of imagery and your beautiful language. Keep on shining.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2023 10:20:00 AM

Dear Michelle, thank you for the delight of your visit and for your inspiring comments. Your shining presence adds value to my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jack Horne

Date: 9/4/2023 4:02:00 AM

Wow, just beautiful - as I'd expect from you

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2023 10:18:00 AM

Dear Jack, your visit is a delight! I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. Your inspiring presence is much appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 9/2/2023 11:37:00 AM

You make an acrostic look like a free verse poem.. your vocabulary is so extensive and that really helps you to write such descriptive poems.. I wonder when you will release your book?

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2023 10:17:00 AM

Thank you, Tom, for your kind endorsement. Your encouraging presence is welcomed and appreciated. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2023 10:14:00 AM

Dear Silent One, your visit is a delight! I'm so glad you like my acrostic, I don't write very many poems in this form but I'm thrilled to know that it reads like free verse, like I had hoped. As for releasing a book, I wouldn't know where to begin with a project like that or if there would be much of a demand for it.. but your faith in my poetry is ever inspiring, thank you, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Tom Woody
Date: 9/4/2023 5:37:00 AM

She does have an amazing vocabulary. Actually you both do

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/2/2023 8:21:00 AM

Hi Susan Ashley dearest friend we have Spring and you have Autumn, a beauifully golden season as the leaves on the tree change color from green to a reddish color and eventually drop off having already turned a golden/rusty color, and which carpets the ground. As this August, Autumn season prepares and invites living animals and creatures for the forthcoming perhaps freeze busy bees pile up stocks, for it takes time and effort to be ready for all the mummy and baby bears as they prepare to hibernate for Winter. The two legged variety, human beings have supermarkets to go to whatever season of the year it may be, depending on climate change of course! Congratulations on your win dear talented sis. Lots of love, thoughts and blessings from across the pond, your poetry sis Jennifer.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/6/2023 7:41:00 PM

My dear poetry sis, Jennifer, it’s so wonderful to see you! The spirit of your lovely presence and warm words of friendship fill my heart with joy. Thank you for your thoughtful comments and heartwarming congrats. Indeed, August does transition to Autumn here in Massachusetts and I can’t wait.. for Fall is my fav time of year. I am touched by your gracious visit, my sweet friend, your radiant heart shines with love and empathy for mankind and for all of God’s creation and creatures. I hope all is well with you and yours. Warmest wishes, lots of love and hugs sailing across the pond to find you.. ~Susan

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/2/2023 7:35:00 AM

Dearest Susan my poetry sister, Seductive and beautiful, creating an environment I want to enter ! I think I will tango with the bees !! You shine as always glittering in the glow of August . Congratulations on your win. Hugs and love sent on white wings, Susan xx :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/6/2023 7:27:00 PM

Dearest Susan, my lovely poetry sister and time-travel companion, thank you for entering and enjoying this magical environment where bees tango and poetry friends revel in the wonders of imagination and artistry. The thoughtful beauty of your comments and the honor of your kind congrats touch me deeply. My poem glitters in the glow of your soulful light. You are ever appreciated my sweet friend. Warmest wishes, love and hugs sent on white wings of inspiration.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/29/2023 11:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful "August" Acrostic write. I enjoyed it. Have a great day.............

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2023 9:08:00 AM

Dear Paula, I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts and for extending your kind congrats. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/28/2023 7:44:00 PM

Creative and whimsical imagery in your acrostic, Susan! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2023 9:06:00 AM

Dear Kim, thank you for sharing your enchanting thoughts and for extending your kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Terry Miller

Date: 8/28/2023 3:27:00 AM

Lovely imagery throughout I especially enjoyed the first and last lines, congratulations

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/2/2023 9:06:00 AM

Dear Terry, thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts and for extending your kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/26/2023 11:36:00 AM

Love this dizzying write sweet Susan. Congratulations on your win! :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2023 9:11:00 PM

Dear Linda, it’s a pleasure to receive your uplifting comments, they are treasured. I’m so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Your heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated, my sweet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/26/2023 10:58:00 AM

I like the image of bees getting tipsy. So creative. Congrats in my contest, Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2023 9:06:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, for you kind congrats and for your sponsorship of a fun contest. It’s a pleasure to share the podium with the many talented poets on your win list. Your lovely comments are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/26/2023 2:27:00 AM

Tango dance, love it... Wonderful writing. God bless you. Love, Gina

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2023 8:22:00 AM

Dear Gina, your visit is a delight! Indeed, tango dance and enjoy the precious moment! Thank you for your heartwarming thoughts, my sweet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ink Empress

Date: 8/25/2023 1:37:00 AM

The way you paint imagery and use such descriptive diction is truly impeccable and i am truly in awe of how this flows. I think this might be one of the best acrostics ive ever read and silent one was right, he said you are one brilliant poet and i must say I totally agree! Love this .ink

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/26/2023 8:30:00 AM

Dear Ink, it's a delight to receive your visit and gracious comments. I am both humbled and honored by your inspiring words. Silent One is a superb poet and an insightful friend. His poetic friendship is treasured. We are fortunate to know his deep, rich poetry. Your poetry is beautiful, my friend. I look forward to experiencing more of your amazing verse. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/13/2023 7:29:00 AM

My dear friend, what amazing verses!!!! This is an acrostic masterpiece with its illustrious imagery! You must have a golden pen blessed by the poetry gods. A true shining gem and a new fav for me.. God bless you.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/21/2023 12:06:00 PM

My dear friend, your esteemed comments are uplifting and a joy to receive. Thank you, Robert, for the high honor of your fav and for sharing in poetic friendship with me. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/12/2023 11:52:00 AM

As always, Susan, your words shimmy and dance like no others, I agree that 'glitzy bitsy blooms' is a winner here, along with 'two tipsy bees in gold dust slippers' - simply enchanting!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2023 10:10:00 AM

Dear Michelle, thank you for your uplifting appraisal of my poem. Your beautifully expressive comments leave me feeling uplifted and enchanted. You are so very appreciated my sweet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne

Date: 8/11/2023 6:59:00 PM

What an inventive, imaginative Acrostic! The clever word choice ("glitzy-bitsy blooms") and effective alliteration ("bubbly, brews a buzz") give the piece added punch. Congratulations Susan! A winner in so many ways. Be well. Brian

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/13/2023 9:20:00 AM

Dear Brian, your appreciation for my poem is ever inspiring! Thank you for sharing your esteemed and cherished thoughts with me. It is always a joy to read your words, whether on your brilliant poetry pages or in the constraint of these comment boxes. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/10/2023 8:00:00 PM

Oh very gorgeous Acrostic of August, my sizzle Sista. August is a beautiful month, so much to offer. And a very busy month for parents to back to school prep. Lol! I loved it!!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/13/2023 9:17:00 AM

Dearest Kina, thank you for your lovely comments full of insight and truth! August is a beautiful month and so is your presence here, my sizzle Sista!! I'm so glad my kids are now grown and I no longer have to contend with the back-school-hoopla! Lol! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Tom Woody

Date: 8/10/2023 12:11:00 PM

Good times for goldenrod is bad times for Tommy. Seasonal allergies ugh. I love your last line. Creates a great visual. I was born in August

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/12/2023 10:14:00 AM

Dear Tom, your comments are a joy to receive. I'm so happy to know you especially enjoyed the last line! Actually, it’s the wind-blown pollen of ragweed (goldenrod’s lookalike) that brings seasonal allergies. Goldenrod’s pollen is not wind-blown (it's sticky and heavy) and is spread by pollinators (butterflies, such as monarchs, and bees) but it still gets a bad rap. Thank you for your gracious visit and kindness, my friend, and Happy August birthday to you! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/10/2023 4:21:00 AM

Susan, your gorgeous Acrostic abounds in scintillating imagery!! The last line is my favorite! Upon reading, I found myself in need of an ice cold drink. maybe that lemonade!!! Happy Thursday xxoo

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/12/2023 10:11:00 AM

Dear Mike, thank you for your wonderful visit and uplifting comments. Both are as appreciated as a nice cold lemonade on a lazy hot August afternoon! Warmest wishes for a great weekend, my friend.. ~Susan

Bill Baker

Date: 8/8/2023 5:40:00 PM

Nice uplifting Acrostic poetry, Susan. I especially liked the last line, "Two tipsy bees in gold-dust slippers tango dance." Have a pleasant week, my dear friend. Bill

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/12/2023 10:01:00 AM

Dear Bill, thank you for your pleasant visit and lovely comments. I'm so happy to know you especially liked the last line! Your gracious spirit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes for a wonderful weekend, my friend.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/8/2023 4:39:00 PM

Dear friend, dear poet, you are the only poet I know who can take a glass of lemonade flowers, and two bees high on sugar and create a symphony, imagination, and creativity at its finest...

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/12/2023 9:57:00 AM

Dear Frederic, I treasure your poetic expression that graces both your poetry pages and mine through your gracious visits. Thank you for sharing your uplifting thoughts about my poem. You inspire me, dear friend, dear poet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Woodrow

Date: 8/8/2023 9:31:00 AM

Love the last line esp.. August is when i feel i have to rush thru the last of summer :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/12/2023 9:50:00 AM

Dear Susan, I agree, August has that hastened feeling of summer's fade as the days discretely grow shorter and the goldenrod flourishes. Thank you for your gracious visit and precious thoughts. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan