Her Grace

She reigns with rosewater essence and long-stemmed style,
the honey of perfection and purring elegance;
with feline finesse in stilettos she walks on elevated air - 
her shapely legs of lyrical rapture in rhythm
with the refined beats of her high heeled heart.


Susan Ashley  
June 2, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Juman Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 9:52 PM
Your pen is well learned my dear Excellent piece If only I was A cheater.
Ashley Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 6:08 PM
Thank you, Al, for your glowing comments that warm my heart. Your visits always bring joy, my friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Chakrabarty Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 12:07 PM
purring elegance,feline finesse,high heeled heart,.lyrical rapture.....impeccable.God bless.
Ashley Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 10:00 PM
It's wonderful to have your precious comments grace my poem, Rajat. Many thanks for your kindness and for the delight of your visit.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Wheatley Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 10:09 AM
So lovely. I can picture her in my mind.
Ashley Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 8:49 PM
Alycia, your lovely thoughts are truly appreciated. Thank you for your kindness. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ajmal Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 8:42 AM
Such a lovely poem you have written, I can literally picture that beautiful girl walking and every eyes staring at her, especially the guys
Ashley Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 8:47 PM
Thank you Faraz for sharing your wonderful thoughts with me.Your lovely comments and kindness are both truly appreciated. warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
One Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 2:37 PM
You said this so poetically, especially the first two lines.. You have a great way with words Susan...
Ashley Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 9:39 PM
Thank you, Silent One, for your heartwarming thoughts. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Your comments are full of kindness. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
May Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 9:35 AM
So skillfully penned Susan..My favorite line was, "her shapely legs of lyrical rapture in rhythm"...Winning wishes
Ashley Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Thank you, Joseph, for sharing your wonderful thoughts. Your lovely comments and kindness are both truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Sietesantos Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 12:44 PM
So beautiful and sensuous this woman in her stilettos! This is definitely a fave for me, dear Susan! BRAVO! Excellently penned! Hugs and best regards. Pandita
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM
My dear friend, Pandita, it's such a pleasure to hear from you. Your wonderful response to my poem thrills me to no end. Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts with me and for the fave. Your lovely kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
Gondolf Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 8:37 AM
I can picture this beautiful elegant woman passing by and every man in the room has his eyes on her...and she is working it. Nicely written, Susan, best of luck. John
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:47 PM
John, your visit is such a delight! Thank you for sharing your inspired thoughts with me - the image you projected is what I was trying to portray. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Onclaud Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 2:12 PM
elegance, just elegant poetry, susan... much enjoyed.. huggs
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Your elegant comments are such a pleasure, Nette. Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts.. Warmest wishes ~Susan
Parker Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 12:53 PM
out of my league dear poet...I'm an old beach bum in flip-flops
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:45 PM
Nothing wrong with that dear Frederic..lol! It's always such a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts with me.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Gracefully sensuous throughout, Susan. Once again your creative side comes to the fore with full honours. In my opinion I can't imagine this entry not 'walking away with this poetry contest':) ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:41 PM
Paul, your beautiful and inspiring comments lift my spirits once again.. I'm thrilled that you so enjoyed my creativity :) I embrace the warmth of your lovely thoughts my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan
Smith Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 10:54 AM
Sensuously lovely my dear Susan, best wishes in the contest...
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:36 PM
Charlie, it is always such a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for your lovely thoughts and best wishes.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 6:12 AM
Elegant, sexy and with such delicious imagery my friend.. Especially golden is this memory provoking verse!!!! "her shapely legs of lyrical rapture in rhythm" A true gem and a fav...
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:35 PM
Robert, your generous and eloquent comments delight me to no end.. Thank you for your encouragement and support that you so freely give. Your lovely thoughts and the fav are deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes always my good friend.. ~Susan
Rose  Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 5:30 AM
I like the idea of a high healed heart Susan. You win hands down when it comes to creativity. I hope it's a nativity win. Have a great day .
Ashley Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Your kindness is truly appreciated, Pixie. Thank you for your lovely comments and well wishes.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Wolf Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 10:32 PM
Susan, this one lights up the night--and heats up the summer! Sultry imagery glides right into the reader's sensory perception receptors: dendrites awaken; neurons ignite! :) Gershon
Ashley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 11:16 PM
..and synapses send and receive nerve impulses firing in rapid succession!! :)) You make neurology seem so exciting with your neurotransmitter imagery used in your poetic comment, Gershon! Your science makes me swoon.. and I like it ;)) Thank you for your awesomeness which lights up my night, my dear friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Hoffman Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 9:19 PM
Awesomely expressed elegance and great imagery Susan; Best wishes in the contest!~Che :)
Ashley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 9:30 PM
Thank you my wonderful friend. Your heartfelt comments mean the world to me Che. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Your kindness and best wishes are truly appreciated. warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Horsman Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 4:45 PM
Wow read some beautiful entries in this contest, yours is one of the best.
Ashley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Harry, your generous appraisal of my poem is held in my deepest appreciation.. as I have read some of the entries and yes, they are beautiful! It's always such a pleasure to hear from you my friend. Thank you for your kindness and warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Warrior Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM
'her high heeled heart'...never heard that before lol...well crafted Susan...love & light my friend...^WW^
Ashley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Lol! It's a very rare heart condition.. the only cure is a cardiac high heelectomy and if you live, you have to wear 'flats' for the rest of your life! lol! I delight in your visit Winged Warrior and in your lovely comments. Warmest wishes my poetic brother.. ~Susan
Trifiatis Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 6:52 AM
| fine statue made using words to define its form dear, Susan!
Ashley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM
I relish the warmth and beauty of your wonderful comments, dear Demetrios. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Riabi Dziri Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 12:35 PM
Your words are sashaying their way into my heart! You write in a gripping delicacy dear Susan! A brilliant rendition of her grace elegance from the queen of grace! An immense pleasure to read your beauty! Shine and stay blessed dear Susan.
Ashley Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 3:44 PM
I relish the warmth and beauty that flow effortlessly in your lovely comments, dear Besma. Elegant and divine words born of your generous soul and loving heart. Thank you for bestowing your kindness and ample grace upon me. Your poetic thoughts are cherished my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Onclaud Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 12:16 AM
sassy, sassy gait of lines dripping with sexiness... you got the ' it' factor, susan.. huggs
Ashley Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 9:50 PM
Nette, your lovely visit and splendid, sassy comments are a sheer delight! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Turner Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Lovely to look at, oozing desire but who could afford, that upscale attire? lol Forgive me, I couldn't resist:) She sounds like a "cat" on the prowl, Susan. You got me grinning like a jackass eating briers:) Good luck!
Ashley Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Hahaha! Daniel, no forgiveness needed when it's poetic temptation that strikes.. ! :))) I love your response to my poem that leaves me grinning like a Cheshire cat. My smile shall hang in the air long after I leave this page.. :))) Thank you my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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