Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

His Star-Dusted Desire

He wonders

at the aphrodisiac of her jasmine air
stirring the breeze of his being
heady in the breathy mood of her moon garden
amidst stargazer’s pink whispers

and he wishes

that his jonquil heart
be quenched by her sweet drink -
as he longs to sip sun-ripened nectar 
from the calla of her wild plum dreams


Susan Ashley 
July 4, 2018


~ Second Place ~
Contest: Any Poem You Want To Write 180 Words Or Less
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger


~ Ninth Place ~
Contest: Premiere No. 160
Sponsor: Brian Strand


Poet's notes:
* the Jonquil flower represents desire, especially, the reciprocation of one's feelings of desire and love back in return*

*the Calla Lily represents magnificent feminine beauty and delicacy*

*the Wild Plum represents feminine youthfulness. Also, it represents sweet anticipation of the promise of romance one has waited for*

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Constance La France September 17, 2019 at 2:43 PM Susan congratulations on your win Susan Ashley September 17, 2019 at 2:53 PM Thank you for your kind congrats, Wiishkobi. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton September 17, 2019 at 10:22 AM A well deserved win, I remember this one, and second read was even better, congrats Susan on another win! Susan Ashley September 17, 2019 at 11:24 AM John, your lovely comments are truly appreciated. Thank you for your kindhearted congrats and for your wonderful visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brenda Chiri September 15, 2019 at 5:33 PM Ahhh dear sissy back to congratulate you on a beautiful win!;) Susan Ashley September 16, 2019 at 10:34 PM Thank you, dear sissy, for your return visit and your heartwarming congrats. You and bro bro are the best sibs a sib could ask for ;) Love and hugs <3

Vijay Pandit July 28, 2018 at 7:22 AM BIG congrats for your win Susan..and also for climbing the chart of top poems..excellent poetry! Susan Ashley July 28, 2018 at 7:07 PM Vijay, your heartwarming comments and congrats are endearing and are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your wonderful kindness my friend.. ~Susan

CayCay Godwin July 28, 2018 at 12:47 AM 1st half blew me away with astounding, quite clear, imagery; such beautiful words delivered feeling that stirred my definite feeling in return. My ignorance on jonquil's meaning slid things a bit for me from there, but that's on me! Its continued beauty was apparent, but to me jonquil currently means a poem band-aid (is explaining myself making it worse?) Missed you, life has lacked alone/Soup time for a couple of months now for a multitude of reasons, did this happen to your Libra-self? Cay. Susan Ashley July 28, 2018 at 7:04 PM Dear CayCay, it's so wonderful to hear from you, your presence has been missed. I'm pleased you enjoyed the imagery in my poem as I used flower symbolism to express my ideas.. I used the 'jonquil' flower to represent his heart that longs for reciprocation of his love and desire from his beloved. I had removed the notations when I entered it into a contest and forgot to replace the notes afterward. I have re-posted the notes.. I hope my explanation is helpful.. Now it's my turn, please explain to me what you meant by a 'poem band-aid'..? I have no idea.. I'm glad to see you back my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Gary Bateman July 27, 2018 at 5:23 PM Hello Dear Susan, I must say that you are truly a supreme romanticist in every respect. I find everything you write and post about to always be quite refreshing. "His Star-Dusted Desire" is another case in point as to what I've been alluding to. "Her wild plum dreams" -- eh?? Love it. Keep writing and having fun at it!! Best Always, Gary Susan Ashley July 28, 2018 at 10:44 PM Hello dear Gary, thank you for your beautiful and prized words of appreciation for my poetry. I wanted to express my thoughts in this poem with flower symbolism so the 'wild plum' represents both her youthfulness and his sweet anticipation of the promise of romance that he's been waiting for.. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

John Hamilton July 16, 2018 at 9:22 AM Amazing writing Susan, I doubt there were 8 poems better than this, glad you placed at least, ditto to Lyric Man's comment. Susan Ashley July 17, 2018 at 2:03 PM John, your visits and wonderful comments are always such an uplifting pleasure.Thank you for your amazing sentiments that make my heart smile and for your lovely kindness. Warmest wishes to you always my friend.. ~Susan

Robertina B. July 13, 2018 at 10:32 AM Such a breathtaking and exceptional free verse, Susan.. Outstanding imagery and absolutely a pleasure to read. Absorbed in this masterpiece!! Blessings to you dear friend! Susan Ashley July 13, 2018 at 6:28 PM Robertina, your visit is a delight as are your beautiful comments. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2018 at 6:19 PM I can see why it placed. This is gorgeous!! Susan Ashley July 10, 2018 at 3:32 PM Andrea, your lovely comments are truly appreciated. Thank you for your kindhearted congrats and for your wonderful visit. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf July 9, 2018 at 4:41 PM Back with congrats on your placement in the contest with these 'wild plum dreams.' The wilderness awaits, just beyond the frontier of courtship and restrained love … Best wishes, Gershon Susan Ashley July 10, 2018 at 3:30 PM Lol! Yes, that just about sums it up, my wonderfully witty friend. Thank you, Gershon for the delight that your precious comments bring to me. Your friendship and your kindhearted congrats are held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier July 9, 2018 at 2:31 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Susan. Susan Ashley July 9, 2018 at 10:09 PM Thank you Line, for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. ~Susan

Faraz Ajmal July 9, 2018 at 7:46 AM Your this poem is utterly beautiful and certainly a joy to read, it was full of imagery and has created some really good picures in my mind, good luck and have a really nice day Susan Ashley July 9, 2018 at 10:12 PM Thank you Faraz, it is always so wonderful to hear from you. It pleases me to know that you enjoyed reading my poem. I relish your lovely thoughts and hold them in my dearest appreciation. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues July 7, 2018 at 8:21 AM Such moving images, dear Susan Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 10:47 AM I relish your visit, dear Kim, and your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes to you always my friend.. ~Susan

Besma Riabi Dziri July 7, 2018 at 2:31 AM The ultimate humane beauty! Love, the epitome of the utmost Beauty and revivability of Life! Your pen, dear Susan, is dipped into the warmth of your heart, the wonders of your mind and the uniqueness of your soul! You amaze with your gems of rarity! Keep shining with love and life dear friend.. love and hugs.. stay safe and blessed always. Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 12:55 PM Dearest Besma, how I look forward to the gift of your beautiful comments that touch my being with a golden glow that only your luminous words can bestow. It pleases me immensely to know that my poetry moves your genuine heart as much as your lovely friendship and shining poetry moves mine. The rich luster your thoughts add to my poem is cherished my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes and love always.. ~Susan

Probir Gupta July 5, 2018 at 11:16 PM The jonquil heart descending into Calla ... a festival in the viola ... beautiful ... Thank you for liking my Silent Clouds ... Susan Ashley July 6, 2018 at 12:16 PM Indeed! Your beautiful comments stir my heart with appreciation for your lovely thoughts and delightful visit, dear Probir. Thank you for your kindness and you're welcome as well.. your 'Silent Clouds' is beautiful! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus July 5, 2018 at 3:32 PM This is beautiful, Susan....sensual, sensuous and bordering on the erotic. The Calla Lily knows how to pleasantly tease and please. ~ Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley July 6, 2018 at 1:22 PM Indeed! The Calla Lily charms.. Your visit brings a shining glow to my heart, Paul. I relish the beauty and insight of your lovely comments. Warmest wishes and hugs always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Lyric Man July 5, 2018 at 5:03 AM Hi Susan.. I really enjoyed reading your creative work this morning. Your poem, my dog at my feet, and a hot cup a of Colombian coffee make for a perfect trifecta! Come see me today if you get a chance... Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 12:39 PM It pleases me to know that my poem was a part of your trinity of perfection, dear Lyric :) Thank you for your beautiful comments that brightened my heart, brought a smile and made my day - my perfect trifecta! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann July 5, 2018 at 2:03 AM Beautifully written. I like that. And I also learnt two new words: jonquil and calla. Thank you, Kai Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 11:20 AM Thank you Kai. It's a delight when you visit and grace my poetry with your beautiful comments. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina July 4, 2018 at 10:35 PM He wonders, he wishes, good for him (lol) the real beauty comes from the hand that has written this absolutely stunning poem...Wonderful my dear friend, Susan...warm wishes...Charlie Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 12:32 PM Dear Charlie, I am enchanted by your lovely visit and, as always, charmed by your wondrous comments. The beauty of your thoughts inspire me, my dear friend. Thank you.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley July 4, 2018 at 9:36 PM My dear friend, this is a sensual feast, a romantic dream and lover's song of dreams fulfilled.... Such golden verses!!! A fav.. a true gleaming gem.. Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 12:30 PM Dear Robert, the beauty and inspiration of your comments adds a lovely luster to my poem. I relish the generous kindness of your thoughts and friendship. Many thanks for sharing your appreciation and for the fav. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 9:34 PM Divine imagery, Susan. Lovely. Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM Thank you for the delight of your visit and for your beautiful comments, Line. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Maria Williams July 4, 2018 at 6:46 PM This is some heady floral passionate music which you compose ..enough to stoke the imagination and linger amidst pink star-gazer’s whispers....How beautiful is this my dear friend, in your own unique style you have created yet another of your gems. One for the star crossed lovers, and yet another for my list of Susan Faves....Maria hugs Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 11:35 AM Oh my elegant and lovely friend, I am thrilled when your presence graces my poetry page. Thank you for your cherished comments that fill my heart with joy and appreciation for your uplifting and inspiring friendship. Your precious thoughts move me to reach higher in my creative endeavors. Many heartfelt thanks to you dearest Maria.. Warmest wishes and hugs always to you my esteemed friend.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael July 4, 2018 at 6:10 PM I hope he does something...cause your write will take all of his attention and leave him drained...Love in all its splendor...All the best Susan Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM I delight in your wonderful visit, dear Arturo and I relish your heartwarming comments. Your lovely friendship is treasured mon ami. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose July 4, 2018 at 5:29 PM You ought to be writing romance books, your that good. Thanks for sharing your volatile sweet poems. Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 11:24 AM Pixie, I delight in your wondrous visit and I thank you for your lovely kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior July 4, 2018 at 5:18 PM Wow!...you spun my head with this one Susan...S1 watch out, you have a rival lol...love & light...^WW^ Susan Ashley July 7, 2018 at 11:13 AM Lol! I would have like to have seen that, Winged Warrior! Then again, maybe not.. lol! I relish your beautiful comments that bring joy and light to my heart my wonderful friend.. Warmest wishes always my brother in poetry.. ~Susan

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