Susan Ashley Poet Rhyme

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Published in: PS: It's Poetry: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry from Around the World – November 27, 2020
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Eroticism of Inspiration

In swoon ‘neath golden moon and sable sweep
   let bathe with hues upon my canvas soak
     romance a mingle, brush and pigment sweet,
       enrapture me your passion’s hungry stroke

explore an aura, fluid colors blur
   imbue the skies of empty eyes a soul,
     in deepest purple daubs a midnight stir
       as lover weaves a dream to make me whole

caress the edge to fuse desire and shapes
   lay a layer one atop the other
     a throb of contrast, feelings free to traipse,
       smoothing over yearnings with a flutter

starlit glaze and silky graze artistic
   awaken chroma crave for drama shades,
     mood’s aglow, aroused and optimistic
       before the painter’s lusty palette fades.


Susan Ashley
April 7, 2020


~ First Place ~
Premiere Contest: Brian Strand No 1165 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brian Strand


~ Third Place ~
Premiere Contest: 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 5
Sponsor: Mark Toney


~ First Place ~
Standard Contest: Your Fave Poem 2020 Not Written For A Contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton

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Sam Kauffman January 10, 2023 at 9:54 AM Dearest Rhyme Time Friend once again your winning poem draws me into its romantic spell under the stars with "deep purple daubs" and "pigment sweet." Your words paint the ultimate picture of the sweetest "caress" of the lover! Your poem is so rich and lush and elegant. Words are your paint brush and serve you well poetry sis! Sending you blessings in starlit graze! The artist in you emerges alongside your poet dear friend and you blend the two perfectly! Susan Ashley January 14, 2023 at 6:39 PM Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, I am deeply touched and truly honored by your beautiful response to my poem. How fortunate am I to have an inspiring, uplifting and wonderful poetry sis like you..? I would say I am very fortunate indeed! Thank you, dearest Sam, I cherish your radiant heart and relish your shining poetic artistry, you blend the two perfectly too. Warmest wishes sent on traipsing dreams.. ~Susan

Sotto Poet January 3, 2023 at 6:23 AM Warmest congratulations on your trophy win, Susan, and I am completely astonished of your writing, which oozes through your truly felt lyrical talent! A fantastic poem is an obvious Fave for me! Susan Ashley January 3, 2023 at 10:16 AM Dear Lasaad, I delight in your wonderful visit and relish your beautiful comments. Thank you, my friend, for your kind congrats and for the distinction of your fave.. a high honor coming from such a gifted and distinguished poet such as yourself. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes to you and yours for a healthy and happy new year.. ~Susan

Tania Kitchin January 3, 2023 at 5:15 AM Susan, beautifully penned, congratulations on your trophy win! Susan Ashley January 3, 2023 at 5:49 AM Dear Tania, I relish your gracious visit and kind words of congrats. Both are heartwarming and truly appreciated. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Unseeking Seeker January 3, 2023 at 12:44 AM Warmest congratulations on your trophy win, dear Susan and this sublime poem is an easy fav for me! Susan Ashley January 3, 2023 at 5:47 AM Dear Unseeking Seeker, your kind words of congrats are heartwarming. Thank you for your gracious response and for the honor of your fav. Both fill me with gratitude. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman July 8, 2022 at 10:14 AM Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, again I am in total awe of your pen that flows from your deeply lived poetic gift! The imagery of painting is blended seamlessly into your poem of romantic passion - subtle brush strokes of words alongside blended hues of images create a picture worthy of hanging in a poets museum. Sending your "starlit," blessings "aglow" with grace dear poetry sis! Congratulations! Susan Ashley July 16, 2022 at 11:17 AM My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend and Poetry Sister, how I love to savor the precious sweetness of your thoughts. Thank you for the shining gems, the pearls of poetic luster that dress my poem and drape my heart in bliss. I am ever grateful to you, Sam, for your beautiful poetic presence and spirited friendship and soulful kinship. Your precious thoughts and heartwarming congrats are treasured! Warmest wishes and hugs sent across the golden skies.. ~Susan

Jenna Logan July 4, 2022 at 3:24 AM You know how much I treasure your poetry, Sue. This one certainly is a rhyming jewel. Congratulations are always in order for your winning poems. Susan Ashley July 4, 2022 at 1:44 PM Dear Jenna, I am honored to have my poetry treasured by such a splendid and graceful poet as yourself. Thank you for your heartwarming words and kind congrats. Both are received with gratitude. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing July 3, 2022 at 1:51 PM Congratulations dear Susan! You have truly painted a beautiful poem! Good luck the rest of the way! Susan Ashley July 4, 2022 at 1:40 PM Dear Wren, your presence here is heartwarming as are your inspiring words of congrats. Thank you my wonderful friend and good luck to you as well, still many more miles to go. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich July 3, 2022 at 11:25 AM a real beauty and well deserved win. Congrats on your great placement and on being marathon front runner as well. Susan Ashley July 4, 2022 at 1:47 PM Thank you, Andrea. Your lovely thoughts and kind congrats are a joy to receive. Still so many miles to go in this one.. lol! Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Valsa George July 3, 2022 at 2:29 AM "caress the edge to fuse desire and shapes"..... Wow, how beautifully you have conjoined love with art/painting. This sort of a harmonious blending of art and romance is possible only for a poet of your high sensibility, Susan. Phrases like 'passion's high stroke', 'painter's lusty palette'.... all are telling images. Definitely you stand at a high plane as a poet. Congratulations on your podium win in the Marathon contest.... Susan Ashley July 5, 2022 at 11:30 AM Dearest Valsa, you are a poetess who possesses a soulful heart and a glorious pen, so your appreciation for my poem lifts me to higher realms. Your lovely presence is cherished and your beautiful comments and heartwarming congrats are received with gratitude. Thank you, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Mark Toney July 2, 2022 at 1:42 PM A work of art, Susan! Congratulations on your podium finish on Mile 5 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Mile 6 has already started, and guess what? You're the current front-runner! You can find the current standings in my blog post. Susan Ashley July 5, 2022 at 11:23 AM Dear Mark, your inspiring comments and heartwarming congrats are deeply appreciated. Thank you for the honor of my poem's placement in Mile 5, I am delighted to share the podium with the gifted poets listed. I am truly surprised by the news of being the front runner, the talent in the race is awesome and I suspect there will be strong jockeying for position. I will cherish my lead while I can hehe! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Watt July 2, 2022 at 12:24 PM Dearest Susan, I so enjoyed reading this jewel again and basking in the reflected glory of your high placement. It's hard to believe you haven't time travelled from the golden age of classic poetry to the present day. To quote the comment left below by our dearly missed Winged Warrior (RIP), "Your poetry goes beyond the realms of beauty". It just can't be expressed better than that. Congratulations and hugs ~ your PoBro. Susan Ashley July 5, 2022 at 11:16 AM Dearest PoBro, I relish basking in your radiant presence and I am both thrilled and honored by your precious words. I hold your friendship in the midst of my heart along with the cherished memory of Winged Warrior, my wonderful bro bro.. it's amazing that two of my dearest friends at PS would be named John, such a beautiful coincidence. Thank you, John, for the smiles your endearing comments and heartwarming congrats bring, I am grateful to share in shining friendship with you. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~your PS-PS

Paul Callus February 8, 2021 at 6:54 AM Thank you for referring me to this awesome poem, Susan! You never let your guard down, instead you make sure to raise the bar slightly upwards with each poem that you post. Your striking use of vocabulary and metaphor comes naturally to a gifted writer like you. ~ Belated congratulations on placing first with this poem! Warm regards & hugs, my friend. // paul Susan Ashley March 6, 2021 at 9:34 AM Dear Paul, you never fail to inspire and encourage me. Your lovely comments and kind congrats are cherished. I am so very grateful for your golden presence gracing my poem and I am so very appreciative of your shining friendship. The precious and positive light you've shed upon my pages has helped me to grow as a writer. Thank you, my dear and talented friend, from the bottom of my heart! Warmest wishes and hugs to you always.. ~ your ardent fan, Susan

Line Gauthier January 17, 2021 at 5:26 PM What an awesome poem, Susan. I love the flow of it and the imagery you stirred up in this magnificent poem. A FAVE for me. So glad it is published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ Susan Ashley January 20, 2021 at 4:46 PM Dear Line, thank your so much for your inspiring comments. My heart is uplifted by the glow of your golden thoughts. I relish your lovely kindness and the high honor of your fave as well. Your wonderful presence is always and truly appreciate, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan P.S. Indeed, it was such a wonderful thrill and honor to have this poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology :)

Angela Crabtree September 28, 2020 at 9:10 AM You're poems are deeply written. I can see the love in this painting. Have a good day. Love, Angie :) Susan Ashley September 28, 2020 at 6:04 PM Angie, your beautiful comments are a joy to receive. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts. I'm so glad you can see the love in this piece. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Michael Thompson August 3, 2020 at 6:06 AM So full of beauty and inspiration. Love this poem. Susan Ashley August 3, 2020 at 4:25 PM I am touched by your heartwarming words, Michael. Thank you for your lovely comments. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman June 24, 2020 at 11:13 AM Caught up in the rapture of inspiration - truly inspired, Susan. I love your use of color and words of a painter/artist blending them seamlessly into expressions of passionate love. Congratulations on your First Place win! Blessings to you. Susan Ashley June 25, 2020 at 6:18 PM Sam, I truly relish your uplifting comments and your inspiring presence. I am so pleased to know that you enjoyed my poem. My heart is warmed immensely for I so admire your talented pen. Thank you for your lovely kindness and warm congrats. Best wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong June 19, 2020 at 3:39 AM I love this Susan. I should have faved it the first time I read it. I will do so now. I am so happy to see it justly win First Place in John's contest. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo Susan Ashley June 19, 2020 at 11:29 AM Connie, I truly appreciate your gracious presence gracing my poem. Thank you for your return visit to leave your heartwarming thoughts and for the honor of your fav, both are cherished, dear poetess. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton June 18, 2020 at 9:11 PM Check out my new contest I know you have one that could break the top ten think hard and find that beauty that I faved a while ago. Look forward to your entry Susan! Susan Ashley June 18, 2020 at 10:33 PM Ah, that’s quite the teaser, John... I shall ponder the possibilities... thank you, John.

John Hamilton June 18, 2020 at 10:52 AM I'm so glad to see this was you Susan, I wasn't sure who wrote it, but this is a stunning write, what else do I expect from you...congrats on a top win! Susan Ashley June 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM Thank you, John, for sponsoring your wonderful contests highlighting the beautiful poetry from so many talented poets/poetesses on PS. It is an honor for me to be listed among them. I'm elated that you thought highly of my poem. Your heartwarming words and kind congrats are deeply appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM You had me at the title. These words float off the page. Beautifully expressed Susan. Hugs Rick. Susan Ashley April 26, 2020 at 9:33 PM I'm so glad the title grabbed you, Richard:) Thank you for your gracious visit and inspiring comments, both are treasured, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 19, 2020 at 8:22 PM Spellbinding <3 A fave. Keep well Lovely! Mo hugs ~x Susan Ashley April 22, 2020 at 1:46 PM My dear Mo, it pleases me to know you were enchanted :) The honor of your fav and your wonderful sentiments enchant me as well :)) Your inspiring presence is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes for you and for your well-being, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

M. L. Kiser April 17, 2020 at 3:40 PM I will want to take this walk again; had to Fav. Susan Ashley April 22, 2020 at 1:33 PM Dear M. L., the honor of your fav and your heartwarming comment is truly appreciated. Thank you for your kindness, my friend. Warmest wishes and I hope you are well.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker April 14, 2020 at 6:29 PM your poem reads true to eyes rendered pause...fills the grateful cup of interest to overflow from welcomed smiles Susan Ashley April 15, 2020 at 9:21 AM Dear Frederic, my appreciation overflows with elation at the beauty of your eloquent comments, which is pure poetry in and of itself. Your thoughtful words, artistry and precious presence never fails to move or amaze me.. you have the sincere and soulful soul of a true poet, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong April 13, 2020 at 12:23 AM A passionate painting that colors poetry to a higher level. Your brilliant art astounds me Susan. This is magnificent! I hope your Easter was happy. Blessings xxoo Susan Ashley April 13, 2020 at 4:25 PM Connie, I truly relish your uplifting comments and your inspiring presence. I am so pleased to know that you enjoyed my poem. That warms my heart immensely. I deeply appreciate your generous kindness, my dear friend. Our Easter was wonderful and I hope your's was too. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Watt April 12, 2020 at 12:09 AM Such a sensuous painting, my dear Susan! You have woven so facilely a tapestry of the fine arts (hues upon my canvas soak, fluid colors blur, imbue the skies) fused within a passionate context (midnight stir, throb of contrast, aroused and optimistic). To me, the climax (oops, excuse me, high point) was 'caress the edge to fuse desire and shapes'. Exquisite, poetess! Susan Ashley April 12, 2020 at 4:03 PM I bask in the glow you bestow upon my poem and my heart, John. Your words of golden delight are all the elation I need to soar, knowing that you felt the hues upon the canvas. Your endearing humor enchants me, 'the climax (oops, excuse me, high point)' Lol! and the rich depth of your comments enthrall me. Thank you for the honor of your gracious friendship, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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