Susan Ashley Poet Sonnet

Champagne Cravings and Saffron Spice

In evening eyes an ember’s gleam I see
emotions ripple from your depths and spread
across your surface known to be glassy
are ripened waves of passion crashing red

Now crocus of your crave in bloom and flare
on bed of saffron petals - spice we seize
in festival of lust on my skin bare
a thousand tingles mingle pleasures tease

Your lips brush mine with strawberry caress
then kiss me deep your tongue unties my lace
I open up to you and your finesse
we toast with our champagne in love’s embrace 

As ravishment reflects epiphany
amour I see through rosy tiffany


Susan Ashley
March 17, 2018

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Kurt Ravidas July 13, 2019 at 6:17 AM Wow, what a gorgeous feast of passion and champagne! I feel your spicy poetry on an empty stomach is giving me a lift) Thank you, Susan. Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 6:09 PM The spice of life is oh so nice :)) It’s a thrill to know you enjoyed my poem, Kurt, but my poetry is simplistic compared to your stunning beauties so masterfully composed. Your uplifting comments are a heartwarming joy to receive, thank you, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gary Smith March 27, 2018 at 4:56 PM Just wonderful imagery in this beautiful sonnet Susan :) Susan Ashley March 27, 2018 at 7:35 PM Thank you for your kindness, Gary. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton March 27, 2018 at 12:07 AM HOT. Susan Ashley March 27, 2018 at 7:34 PM Thank you! ~Su

John Gondolf March 26, 2018 at 2:15 PM Ooh la la, Susan, what a romantic sensual poem. Your sonnets are so beautifully amazing my friend, I really enjoy reading them. John Susan Ashley March 26, 2018 at 3:54 PM John, it's so great to see you my friend. Thank you for your wonderful comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Your kindness is truly appreciated, always! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger March 25, 2018 at 11:28 PM This poem is the difference between slow, beautiful love making and a hooker's account of lust and other things too crass for poetry. You describe lovemaking so subtly, and magically, for the first time I want to know the meaning of sonnet and saffron spice. Thank you for giving me a sensual peek into your soul. Susan Ashley March 26, 2018 at 3:51 PM Thank you Caren, for your insightful and uplifting comments. Your thoughtful, sensitive and beautiful sentiments mean so much to me and your precious thoughts are held in deepest appreciation. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Mockingbird Stevenson March 25, 2018 at 8:12 AM Loved how the depth and the richness of this poem allowed me to feel - Thankyou for sharing it. And, my what a fantastic title! Big smiles, H Susan Ashley March 25, 2018 at 7:12 PM Thank you so much, Mockingbird, for your lovely comments. I'm truly happy that your could 'feel' my poem - such kind words are music to my ears. Your visit is a delight and I'm so pleased to meet you! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen March 24, 2018 at 8:13 AM - A wonderful poem, Susan - I read your comments and can not find any better words than it's already written - A masterpiece! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Ashley March 24, 2018 at 1:49 PM Anne-Lise, your lovely comments touch me deeply. Thank you for your delightful visit and wonderful words. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Frederic Parker March 23, 2018 at 9:25 PM a poetic verse that plucks the strings of memory...passion is not learned dear poet it's something you're born with or not...you have passion...poet Susan Ashley March 24, 2018 at 1:51 PM Frederic, your beautiful and heartfelt comments touch me deeply and are treasured. Thank you for your lovely words and for the pleasure of your visit.. Warmest wishes always. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2018 at 8:24 PM Incredible imagery of passion and love, Susan. Is this for a contest? Susan Ashley March 22, 2018 at 8:57 PM Your lovely comments are truly appreciated Andrea. I wrote this sonnet for my own pleasure, not for any contest.. but who knows, it may find its way into one someday.. :) Thank you for you heartwarming words and kind visit.. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Winged Warrior March 22, 2018 at 8:04 PM Beautiful sonnet Susan...elegantly worded my friend...you have a vivid imagination...stay in the light...^WW^ Susan Ashley March 23, 2018 at 1:33 PM Thank you, Winged Warrior, I am charmed by your lovely comments and delight in your wonderful visit. I hope all is well with you, my friend. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

CayCay Godwin March 21, 2018 at 2:28 PM Oh, boy, can you do sensual with all capital letters! Amazing, tantalizingly so. All the best ... CayCay Susan Ashley March 22, 2018 at 4:47 PM I relish your precious thoughts and your wonderful visit, lovely lady. I'm so happy you enjoyed my sonnet CayCay. Thank you for spending time with my poetry, dear friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Robert Lindley March 20, 2018 at 6:58 AM Hot sensual , romantic sonnet my friend. Superbly descriptive of passionate love and deep desires! Truly an excellent sonnet, one that is a true and great pleasure to read... A fav.... Susan Ashley March 22, 2018 at 4:57 PM I relish your beautiful and uplifting comments, Robert. Thank you for your precious thoughts and your encouragement. You're a wonderfully generous and kindhearted gentleman, my friend.. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem and I thank you for the fave. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven March 19, 2018 at 11:51 AM Hi Susan, an exceptional Sonnet. The words lift the heart to sing in star's glory. Sensually enticing. What wonderful images your words do impart in the mind. This is love that truly sings Susan. This is a definite fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley March 22, 2018 at 4:51 PM Indeed, one of the most beautiful things is when the heartstrings sing with love, Mike. I treasure your visits and insightful comments, my friend. Your uplifting sentiments and the fave is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf March 19, 2018 at 10:25 AM Whoa! So sensual, so erotic---yet not prurient in any sense; rather, lofty, elevated, RISING in love!! (btw: I believe in rising, not falling, in love!). A remarkable sonnet. Willie (Shakespeare) is jealous! Bravo. :) gw Susan Ashley March 22, 2018 at 4:43 PM Oh, I doubt if Willie would be jealous of my humble sonnets but I SO appreciate your lovely sentiments Gershon :)) I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem of 'rising' in love - what a wonderful way to look at love, I like that too :) Your beautiful comments are truly appreciated my friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Eve Roper March 19, 2018 at 10:11 AM Nicely done, Susan, so romantic I enjoyed reading.. hugs Susan Ashley March 20, 2018 at 8:21 PM Thank you Eve for your wonderful visit and your beautiful comments. Your kindness is truly appreciated my friend! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Maria Williams March 19, 2018 at 12:12 AM The title itself drew me in, I adore Saffron.Spectacular sensual poetry Susan Your erotic and exotic expressions of love is extraordinary. No censure police, you write with such a classy pen. Definitely a big fave my dear friend....Maria xxx Susan Ashley March 20, 2018 at 8:18 PM Thank you dear Maria for your awesome and expressive comments and your lovely visit. The wonderful thoughts you share mean the world to me and the fave is truly appreciated, my friend! Warmest wishes always. ~Susan

Harry Horsman March 18, 2018 at 5:25 PM A Classic sonnet, Susan, love the poem, and the title. Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 8:57 PM Thank you Harry for your wonderful comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed my sonnet. Your visit is a lovely pleasure! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Sara Kendrick March 18, 2018 at 4:44 PM A romantic sonnet. Enjoyed reading this one mingled with spices. Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 9:07 PM Thank you Sara for your lovely visit and your elegant comments. Your kinds words are truly appreciated.. You're welcome, I think your poetry is beautiful. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Rhoda Tripp March 18, 2018 at 4:03 PM Ohhhh...Susan...Hot! Very sensual and well put together sonnet. Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 7:59 PM Your wonderful comments are cherished Rhonda. Thank you for sharing your lovely sentiments with me.. Warmest wishes always. ~Susan

Arturo Michael March 18, 2018 at 2:46 PM You make love exquisitely in your poem...arousing the urge to envy those moments...and to resurrect written words to life...Lovely indeed Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 9:19 PM Dear Arturo, your lovely comments are simply so poetic. I relish your beautiful sentiments and your visit. Thank you for spending some of your time with my poetry, mon ami. May the angels be with you always.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing March 18, 2018 at 2:09 PM Oh la la la!!! ;) Su, you romantic lady, you trying to get them boys high on fever? Lol! I love it... Sizzle love my dear friend :) Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 6:48 PM Lol.. High on fever..! :)) Thank your dearest Kina for your awesomeness.. Oh, and for your lovely comment and charming visit too:) You always bring a smile to me, my friend! Warmest wishes and sizzle love! ~Su

Paul Callus March 18, 2018 at 10:28 AM Ah...these cravings are there for the taking and cannot possibly be ignored, Susan! Sensual and passionate, yet offered with finesse. Indeed, a tasty and aromatic sonnet! ~ Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 6:41 PM As you can tell, Paul, I do like my food and drink.. ;) Thank you for your delectable comments. I'm glad your found my spicy poetic fare to be tasty and enjoyable :)) Warmest wishes dear friend! ~Susan

Silent One March 18, 2018 at 10:05 AM You write sensuality with such class and tenderness.. me I get carried away lol.. The third stanza is a little steamy, but you keep it classy, I did not realise it was a sonnet... The rhymes are good and it does flow very well... Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 10:25 AM Silent One, there's nothing wrong with getting carried away every now and then! ;) I've done so much free verse lately that I felt an urge for rhythmic and rhyming structure again, but it's only momentary as I have another free verse that I'm working on.. Thank you for your awesome comments my wonderful friend! I always look forward to your visits with great anticipation. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Daniel Turner March 17, 2018 at 10:02 PM VERY HOT, Susan. Stirring write! Masterfully written. Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 9:02 AM I'm so very happy you enjoyed my sonnet Daniel! :) I cherish your appreciative and beautiful comments. Thank you for the delight of your lovely visit and for spending some of your time with my poetry.. My warmest wishes to you always. ~Susan

Line Gauthier March 17, 2018 at 7:41 PM Lovely poem, Susan. Well done. Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 8:56 AM I truly appreciate your lovely comments Line. Thank you for your wonderful visit and kindhearted words. ~Susan