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Her Brandied Beauty

Amidst wistful notions
   
   to revive his parched heart,
      
      he craves to be ladled with her ardent spirits,
         
         to be cradled... in the tulip of her essence.


Susan Ashley 
July 19, 2019


~ Tenth Place ~ 
An excerpt from: The Irony Of Fate (written July 18, 2018)
Submitted for contest: July 19, 2019
Premiere Contest: Arbitrium Divisa 3
Sponsor: Gregory R Barden

Copyright © Susan Ashley | Year Posted 2019

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/19/2019 6:35:00 PM I remember the beauty this came from Susan. This is a wonderful excerpt! Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo : ) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2019 6:53:00 PM Thank you for your gracious comments and heartwarming congrats, Connie. Your wonderful visit is truly uplifting, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Juliet Ligon Date: 9/18/2019 9:17:00 AM This is beautiful. Congrats. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/18/2019 4:07:00 PM Juliet, your beautiful comment is a thrill to receive as well as your kind congrats. Thank you for your lovely visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/15/2019 7:43:00 PM I am back with my congratulations. Hope to see you again on the next winner list. I LOVE these four line forms he asks from us!!! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/16/2019 10:27:00 PM I relish your return visit and your lovely congrats, Andrea. I agree, I love these four line forms too. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/4/2019 6:56:00 PM what a sweet and interesting phrase you ended with: in the tulip of her essence. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/4/2019 8:15:00 PM Thank you, Andrea, your lovely comments are a joy to receive. I always try to end a poem with a beguiling and catchy ‘hook’ to leave an impression upon the reader. It pleases me to know that you thought the last line was interesting. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus Date: 8/2/2019 5:25:00 AM You have chosen well dear Susan! This excerpt from your original sensual and erotic poem (which I made a point to go and read again) easily stands on its own. Definitely a winner! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 8/4/2019 8:39:00 PM Thank you, Paul, for revisiting my original poem, ‘The Irony Of Fate’ as well as for your wonderful and uplifting comments on this excerpt. I remember how much you liked the original and it pleases me to know that you think this excerpt stands on its own. Your never cease to inspire me, my dear friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Sandra Adams Date: 7/26/2019 11:46:00 AM exquisite poem Susan....i can't pick a favorite line because the whole piece is beautifully penned! :) hugs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/27/2019 10:10:00 AM I relish your beautiful comments, Sandra. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me, they are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/23/2019 9:31:00 PM 'in the tulip of her essence' -- a phrase for the ages, my poetic friend. Bravo. ~ gw Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:54:00 PM Your valued comments inspire me, Gershon. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me, dear poet. It is always lovely when your shining presence graces my poetry page. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/22/2019 9:02:00 PM I felt as if I were looking at a beautiful painting Susan, with all the colors and nuances. This is beautiful and sure to be on the winners list. xxoo Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:49:00 PM Your shining presence here is always so appreciated, I am inspired by your uplifting comments, Connie. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me, my spirit soars. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/22/2019 11:59:00 AM - Beautiful ... love the last line, Susan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:45:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your beautiful comments. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2019 7:15:00 AM What a sumptuous piece. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:44:00 PM Thank you, Richard. I relish your delectable comments. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior Date: 7/21/2019 8:23:00 PM Superb!...what else can I say...BOL...bro bro :o) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:42:00 PM My dear bro bro, thank you for the wonderful light you bring to my poetry page. Your shining presence here makes me and the Unicorns happy :) Warmest wishes and love always.. your sane sissy, Illum

Arturo Michael Date: 7/21/2019 12:29:00 PM My poor parched heart could do with the essence of her tulip...A sweet write... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:39:00 PM Lol! Oh, your poor parched heart.. dear Arturo, I do hope it gets re-hydrated soon :)) Thank you for your gracious visit, mon ami, and for your heartwarming comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 7/20/2019 7:44:00 AM A very powerful and romantic expression of love, its glories, sweetness, hope, promise, happiness and healing powers. A true gem my friend and a fav too.... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:37:00 PM Robert, please accept my apologies for my late reply to your beautiful and heartwarming comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem and I am honored by your fav as well. It is always so wonderful when your shining presence graces my poem. Your lovely friendship is, as always, truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Ralph Sergi Date: 7/20/2019 7:30:00 AM Hi Susan: Minimum of words and a maximum of LOVE! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:31:00 PM Thank you, Ralph, for your uplifting and lovely comments. It's always a joy to see you here. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Silent One Date: 7/20/2019 5:30:00 AM Only you can say so much in such a few lines.... this looks like a winner to me... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:30:00 PM It's always wonderful when your esteemed presence graces my poetry page, Silent One. Your beautiful comments are truly appreciated. Thank you, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/20/2019 12:53:00 AM Susan you never fail to remind me that Romance Writers earn money. if you are not writing romance novels, I think you definitely should be. This poem is steaming up my computer monitor! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:27:00 PM Caren, I think you've overestimated my literary prowess a wee bit.. :)) but your comments are truly treasured and are received with joy. Thank you, my friend, you always have a way of making my day and you are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker Date: 7/19/2019 10:14:00 PM I'm trying hard not to allow my mind to go where my imagination wants to journey, dear poet...such is the irony of my fate after reading... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 7/25/2019 8:24:00 PM Your heartwarming comments always bring me a bouquet of smiles, Frederic. Thank you for your cherished thoughts and the wonderful joy they impart. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan