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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

Date: 7/13/2019 6:17:00 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
Date: 7/19/2019 6:09:00 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

Date: 3/27/2018 4:56:00 PM

Just wonderful imagery in this beautiful sonnet Susan :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/27/2018 7:35:00 PM

Thank you for your kindness, Gary. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 3/27/2018 12:07:00 AM

HOT.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/27/2018 7:34:00 PM

Thank you! ~Su

John Gondolf

Date: 3/26/2018 2:15:00 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
Date: 3/26/2018 3:54:00 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

Date: 3/25/2018 11:28:00 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
Date: 3/26/2018 3:51:00 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

Date: 3/25/2018 8:12:00 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
Date: 3/25/2018 7:12:00 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

Date: 3/24/2018 8:13:00 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
Date: 3/24/2018 1:49:00 PM

Anne-Lise, your lovely comments touch me deeply. Thank you for your delightful visit and wonderful words. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Frederic Parker

Date: 3/23/2018 9:25:00 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
Date: 3/24/2018 1:51:00 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

Date: 3/22/2018 8:24:00 PM

Incredible imagery of passion and love, Susan. Is this for a contest?

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/22/2018 8:57:00 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

Date: 3/22/2018 8:04:00 PM

Beautiful sonnet Susan...elegantly worded my friend...you have a vivid imagination...stay in the light...^WW^

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/23/2018 1:33:00 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 Jennings

Date: 3/21/2018 2:28:00 PM

Oh, boy, can you do sensual with all capital letters! Amazing, tantalizingly so. All the best ... CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/22/2018 4:47:00 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

Date: 3/20/2018 6:58:00 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
Date: 3/22/2018 4:57:00 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

Date: 3/19/2018 11:51:00 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
Date: 3/22/2018 4:51:00 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

Date: 3/19/2018 10:25:00 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
Date: 3/22/2018 4:43:00 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

Date: 3/19/2018 10:11:00 AM

Nicely done, Susan, so romantic I enjoyed reading.. hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/20/2018 8:21:00 PM

Thank you Eve for your wonderful visit and your beautiful comments. Your kindness is truly appreciated my friend! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 3/19/2018 12:12:00 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
Date: 3/20/2018 8:18:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 5:25:00 PM

A Classic sonnet, Susan, love the poem, and the title.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/18/2018 8:57:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 4:44:00 PM

A romantic sonnet. Enjoyed reading this one mingled with spices. Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/18/2018 9:07:00 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

Niall Fulham

Date: 3/18/2018 4:13:00 PM

Hi Susan, wow , hot,hot,hot , my eyes where wide open reading your write , cold shower for me lol :::))) hugs

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/18/2018 9:10:00 PM

Lol! Hope the cold shower did the trick..! :) Thank you Niall for your awesome comments. Your lovely sentiments and wonderful visit is deeply appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/18/2018 4:03:00 PM

Ohhhh...Susan...Hot! Very sensual and well put together sonnet.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/18/2018 7:59:00 PM

Your wonderful comments are cherished Rhonda. Thank you for sharing your lovely sentiments with me.. Warmest wishes always. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/18/2018 2:46:00 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
Date: 3/18/2018 9:19:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 2:09:00 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
Date: 3/18/2018 6:48:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 10:28:00 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
Date: 3/18/2018 6:41:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 10:05:00 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
Date: 3/18/2018 10:25:00 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

Date: 3/17/2018 10:02:00 PM

VERY HOT, Susan. Stirring write! Masterfully written.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/18/2018 9:02:00 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