Susan Ashley Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

August 1, 2017

~ 1st Place ~
Premiere Contest: Seasonal Color Premiere
Sponsor: Dale Gregory Cozart

*Poem must include each of the following colors:
aquamarine, cerulean, chartreuse, coral, lavender, lemon, lilac, saffron, tangerine, watermelon*

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Colours of Parisian Nightlife

Lemon meringue sweet-laughter-light
fills shadows cerulean blue.
Café de Flore’s summer hot night
where dreams tangerine rendezvous.

Six strings strumming lavender notes
tones, violaceous lilac lace,
heartbeats' delicate music floats
on fanciful lilts ears embrace.

Conversation thrills with saffron!
Hints, amorous in coral blushed sheen,
lashes flirt, lush fluttered chiffon;
intentions are aquamarine.

French liqueur sipped, yellow chartreuse,
City of Light, summer hot bliss.
Inner glow - inhibitions loose,
watermelon lust; wet French kiss!

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Brian Sambourne April 25, 2021 at 7:43 PM So incredibly vivid in imagery + expression. Your phrase "Lemon meringue sweet laughter" is among many word choices that trumpet poetry. A winner in so many ways. Best wishes, Susan as you write with heart + conviction. Sincerely, Brian Susan Ashley April 26, 2021 at 5:25 PM Dear Brian, I am both humbled and honored by your expressive and sincere appreciation. Your gracious visit is so very uplifting and your esteemed insight inspires me to reach ever higher as I continue to grow as a poet. Thank you for your precious thoughts, my friend, I hold them in my heart's gratitude. Warmest wishes, dear poet.. ~Susan

L. J. Carber March 25, 2021 at 2:28 PM Ah, the power of language, a rare power it is, as you evoke Paris without resorting to a single cliche! Susan Ashley March 26, 2021 at 9:43 AM My dear friend, cliches are the bane of poetry and I work hard to be creative so as to avoid them at all costs. The power of language takes the willingness to cultivate your linguistic garden and the imagination that blooms. Thank you for spending time with one of my older poems.. one of my favorites too. Your precious comments are wonderful to receive and for that, I thank you, L. J. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Watt September 12, 2020 at 8:43 PM I love how you described more than just hues with your colors, Susan. Dreams tangerine, tones, violaceous lilac lace, watermelon lust. I can see you were to include ten colors as the contest prompt, but you did so creatively, poetically, and imaginatively! May your conversations always thrill with saffron, and your intentions be aquamarine! It's good to read you again, my dear friend. Trust all is well with you and hope that muse is treating you well. Warmly, John Susan Ashley September 15, 2020 at 4:33 PM Ah, my wonderful friend, it's been too long since we shared the same page. It's a thrill to receive your exhilarating comments and such a pleasure to see you here, John. Your critique is rich and warms my heart like a hot cup of cocoa on this cool evening.. topped with whipped cream, of course.. making it extra delish just like your comments:)) Thank you, John, I am honored by your esteemed presence and by your kindness. All is well with me, my muse, well that's another story... lol! I hope all is well with you too, dear poet and friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Greg Gaul December 16, 2018 at 6:36 PM I had to drop by and I lit upon this verse. Now I see dear poet lady, that you have much more on your mind other than trees. We may be at the root of the issue. Seriously Susan, what a delicious bit of sensual color and word play. And you rip it all lose with your final line. Too much fun. So well done. Saving the watermelon for last. Susan Ashley December 16, 2018 at 6:45 PM Oh yes, your are quite right, Greg, about being at the root of the issue, since I felt the need to 'branch out' with my poetry..lol! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this delicious watermelon-lust flavored piece. This poem is one of my favorites.. Thank you for your scrumptious comments and for your gracious visit, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Arthur Vaso June 3, 2018 at 7:54 PM I saw the title, and had to come read! I loved this, I travel to Paris often and love it there!!! No wonder this won 1st!!!! congrats, even if very late! Susan Ashley June 3, 2018 at 9:05 PM Arthur, I am delighted by your visit and elated by your wonderful comments. I'm so glad my title captured your attention. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me and for offering your very kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich February 25, 2018 at 5:49 PM ooh la la. I don't know how i ever missed this beauty. BUT big congrats on your TROPHY win, though very belatedly given! Susan Ashley February 25, 2018 at 9:15 PM Thank you so much Andrea for your lovely visit to one of my older poems and for your wonderful comments as well. I do love this write, not just because it's my first and only trophy win, but because I expressed emotions and atmosphere with colors - which was new for me.. I relish your heartwarming words and kind congrats, my friend. ~Susan

Dale Gregory Cozart January 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM I still love this poem, too! Susan Ashley January 27, 2018 at 6:47 PM Dale, you are so sweet. This poem is special to me, not just because of the trophy win (as great as that is!!) but because you inspired me to express emotions and atmosphere with colors. I've learned so much from this contest and from reading your beautifully textured poetry. Thank you for your inspiration and your lovely comment. So glad we share a love for this poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Keith O.J. Hunt January 23, 2018 at 10:29 AM Very romantique Susan, another stunning write that inspires the masses;-) Susan Ashley January 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM Keith, merci beaucoup! It's such a pleasure to see you again :) Thank you for your very lovely comment, I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.. the delight of your visit and your wonderful words are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing December 10, 2017 at 8:54 AM I'm not sure how I missed this number one wet French kiss :) ahh, how delicious is this. HUGE congrats my lady :) hugs and smiles and loves :) Susan Ashley December 10, 2017 at 2:41 PM Hello my amazing friend! Thank you for finding this older write and spending some time with it.. it gets so lonely on the old shelf..lol! I'm so happy you enjoyed it :) I so appreciate your warm and wonderful comments, congrats and your lovely friendship my dearest Kina. Love and hugs and smiles to you always ~Susan

Paul Callus December 6, 2017 at 12:30 PM Beautiful, exquisite; draped in shades and hues; heartwarming imagery; lingering tastes, music and romance...sounds very much like the Paris I know! Congratulations, Susan!! First place is definitely merited, even though I have not read the other entries. ~ Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley December 6, 2017 at 8:29 PM Paul, your beautiful poetic critique of my poem is endearing, lovely and oh so appreciated. Your cherished thoughts on this piece are so heartwarming and I'm smiling in knowing you enjoyed it. I've never been to Paris so I had to imagine the scene but I do know that the Cafe de Flore does exists.. did you go there when you were in Paris? Thank you Paul for your lovely thoughts and friendship.Warmest wishes ~Susan

John Michaels November 6, 2017 at 6:25 PM Amazing write, Susan. A very well-deserved First Place (and a coveted Trophy Emoji, too!). All the best, John. Susan Ashley November 6, 2017 at 8:13 PM John, thank you for your awesome comment. Your visits to my poems are always such a pleasure and your warmhearted words are so appreciated. Thank you again for your encouragement, support and your friendship. My warmest regards.. ~Susan

Maria Williams November 6, 2017 at 5:31 AM What a wonderful colourful write Susan, I can see why it got Top Honours, so deserving.I particularly like your last stanza. it must have been such a difficult poem to write...Maria xxx Susan Ashley November 6, 2017 at 8:18 PM Maria, you are a poetic angel of encouragement and loveliness, thank your for your awesome comment and wonderful visit. It's truly a pleasure to read your heartwarming words. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem and yes, these required words do create quite the challenge, but sometimes you get lucky and the words fall into place...Thank you for your treasured friendship. Hugs! ~Susan

Harshita Chaudhary September 30, 2017 at 3:09 AM Lovely poem. Deserves the right to come in the first position. Susan Ashley September 30, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thank you Harshita for your wonderful and uplifting comment and visit. I truly appreciate your kind words. I hope you have a beautiful weekend! :)

Christopher Flaherty September 17, 2017 at 9:12 PM Congratulations Susan I can see why your poem won. 1 of the elite chosen few . Great work Conversation thrill with saffron and chiffon. Thrills me to read by someone far superior to myself. Thank you I am grateful

Frances Schiavina August 21, 2017 at 8:42 AM Congratulations! Susan Ashley August 22, 2017 at 10:38 AM Thank you so much Frances! :)

Mike Gentile August 19, 2017 at 4:05 PM Congrats on your win, Susan. Awesome poem, I want some of that Chartreuse! Susan Ashley August 19, 2017 at 6:57 PM Hi Mike, thank you so much for your sweet comment and visit. Much appreciation Mike :)

Lin Lane August 19, 2017 at 2:18 PM Congratulations on 1st place, Susan. It's a wonderfully colorful write. Susan Ashley August 19, 2017 at 6:31 PM Thank you Lin, I appreciate your kind comment and visit very much! Congrats to you as well.

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 19, 2017 at 1:04 PM Wow! Gorgeous poem w/stunning, colorful imagery, Susan. Read like a winner to me. Supernova poetry! Love and peace. Susan Ashley August 19, 2017 at 4:38 PM Thank you so much Freddie! That means alot to me. I really appreciate your comment and your visit. :)

Vijay Pandit August 19, 2017 at 12:55 PM Congrats Susan! Susan Ashley August 19, 2017 at 4:36 PM Thank you Vijay and congrats to you as well!

Winged Warrior August 19, 2017 at 12:27 PM Congrats!!! Susan...1'st place...yahoo!!! Susan Ashley August 19, 2017 at 4:28 PM Thank you WW, and congrats to you too! :)

Dale Gregory Cozart August 19, 2017 at 12:27 PM Congratulations on your 1st Place win! This was a very tough contest to judge. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Susan Ashley August 19, 2017 at 4:32 PM Hi Dale, thank you very much! This contest was a pleasure to take part in because of the summer colors chosen. Thank you for hosting the contest. :)

Alesia Leach August 4, 2017 at 8:36 PM tangerine rendezvous and watermelon lust not sure if I should jump my husband or find me something to eat. LOL! Well done!! Good Luck in contest! Susan Ashley August 4, 2017 at 11:14 PM Hi Alesia, I guess my poem brought out the wild appetite in you! lol! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I appreciate the humor and the chuckle it gave me :)

Arturo Michael August 4, 2017 at 8:13 AM I like your style...Good food, wine, and romance...lots of colors...What would life be like otherwise? Enjoyed it Susan...Have a nice Friday Susan Ashley August 4, 2017 at 11:10 PM Hi Arturo, Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my little slice of Parisian nightlife! Have a nice Saturday :)

Agnes Krampe August 3, 2017 at 3:30 PM Nicely done, Susan. I find this a very difficult contest to write for, because of the mandated color words. Good luck in the contest. Susan Ashley August 3, 2017 at 4:39 PM Hi Agnes, thank you so much for your kind words! I agree about the difficulty, but I think it loosened me up a bit to be more free with expression, but I still have a ways to go... Congrats again to you! :)

Joseph May August 3, 2017 at 2:41 AM I like the tangerine dreams line.... Very nicely penned Susan... Susan Ashley February 2, 2019 at 6:32 PM Joseph, please accept my apologies for my very late response to you wonderful comments. I don’t know how I missed this. Thank you for your lovely sentiments, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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