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~ First Place ~
Premiere Contest: It Happened On A Rainy Night - Collaboration
Sponsor: Charles Messina

(first stanza by Charles Messina)

September 4, 2023
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Premiere Contest WinnerIt Happened On a Rainy Night

Foggy mists engulfed the bright
When raindrops fell throughout the night
The lampposts glowed at midnights dark
When sweethearts kissed at Lover’s Park

The fluid rhythms, realm of rain
Where lamplight’s stream did gild the lane
Wet leaves dripped dreams from tinseled trees
And pulses flowed like rolling seas
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Radhakrishna Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Superb write!! These two lines in particular Wet leaves dripped dreams from tinseled trees And pulses flowed like rolling seas Great poetry!!
Ashley Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Dear Krish, thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful comments. Glad to know which lines you particularly enjoyed. Charlie's inspiring verse led the way for a wonderful collaboration. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ricci Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 4:02 AM
Dear Susan. Good Morning. Please allow me to let your entry stand because there is nothing I could add and if I critiqued this entry it would diminish it and I would never want to do that. This is poetry in the truest fashion. Be proud of your execution. Thank you once again for sharing your talent. Have a wonderful morning and day. Blessings always (smile)
Ashley Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Dear Lisa, please accept my apologies for my late reply to your beautiful comments. Life obligations have kept me very busy lately and internet issues have also intruded to keep me from adding my ingredients to the Soup. I am inspired by both your visit and your lovely thoughts. Thank you, my friend, for your precious time spent with my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Zahid Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Wow Susan, another win. Amazing and congratulations. I love all of your poems. Blessings
Ashley Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 6:09 PM
Dear Paghunda, it's wonderful to see you! Thank you for your heartwarming words. I appreciate you and adore all of your poems too, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 4:35 AM
This is an excellent addition to Charles Messina's introduction. In a way one could say that the two stanzas are seamless, yet, for one who well knows your technical abilities and writing style, the give-aways are definitely there, Susan (exp. the alliteration which is missing in 1st stanza). ~ Warn regards & Hugs // paul
Ashley Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Dear Paul, I am so delighted by your uplifting response to my stanza in collaboration with Charlie's lovely verse. Nothing escapes your keen poetic eyes :) Indeed, my inspiring friend and mentor, you know my style and capabilities so very well. I relish your wonderful comments and heartwarming congrats! With gratitude, I continue to move forward in my poetic journey through the subtly of your gentle encouragements. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Ohhhh and congratulations on yet another merited trophy!!
Daisy Silk Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 11:15 PM
From the nightly raindrops to a ‘sweetheart kiss’ I'm certainly sure I could smell this realm of rain you described. Entrancing piece and congratulations desert Susan.
Ashley Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Dear Daisy Silk, both your gracious visit and and inspiring comments are wonderful to receive. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts and kind congrats with me. Your presence here is heartwarming. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 5:09 AM
I am sorry my good friend, I see that my comment to this poem somehow is not here. I was sure I commented previously to this superbly crafted poem! Either it vanished or my mind is losing it. This is truly a beautifully deep creation, And a fav for me. God bless you.
Ashley Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 8:44 AM
My good friend, both your gracious visit and and inspiring comments are a delight to receive. Thank you, Robert, for sharing your precious thoughts and for bestowing the honor of your fav upon my humble poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Jayasankar Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Aw, this is just brilliant dearest Susan. "Wet leaves dripped dreams from tinseled trees"... so creative. A very well deserved win. Congratulations. How have you been my friend? Have missed you and your poems. I was not on here for long. Glad to read your inspiring ink again. Hugs... ~ Ani
Ashley Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 8:09 AM
Dearest Ani, my sweet friend, your shining spirit has been sorely missed. So happy to see you and receive your beautiful comments and kind congrats. They send my heart soaring! Like you, I was not here for a period of time but I'm glad to have time to be here once again. All is well here and I hope all is well with you too. Thank you once again, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Baker Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 4:47 PM
Back to congratulate you on your Trophy win! Yeah!!! No surprise here. WTG Susan! Hugs, Bill
Ashley Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Dear Bill, your return visit to my poem with your congrats is heartwarming. Thank you, for your thoughtfulness and kindness. Your friendship is held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan.. your poet friend up north
Dietrich Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 8:51 PM
So gorgeous. Congrats on the trophy win
Ashley Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Dear Andrea, coming from a poetess of such a high caliber, I'm thrilled to receive your comment and kind congrats. Thank you my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Daniel Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:46 AM
Excellent writing, Susan, congratulations:)
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Dear Joanna, thank you for the delight of your visit and heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Chunn Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Beautifully written Susan. Congrats on the win!
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:46 AM
Thank you, Andy, for both your lovely thoughts and kind congrats. Your visit to my poem is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Silence Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 10:04 AM
I’m so enthralled with the way your words ebb and flow, the beauty and grace in which you’ve woven your poem is a breathtaking read and feel from beginning to end..your poetry has spoken to my heart!
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Dear Fading Star, I am enthralled by your lovely response to my poem. I'm so happy to know that my poem has spoken to your heart, the beauty of your comments has spoken to mine. Thank you for gracing my poem with your uplifting and shining spirit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kaufman Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 5:21 AM
The imagery and passion in this poem is breathtaking. Belated congratulations Susan on this lovely and most deserving of recognition poem.
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:36 AM
Dear Nancy, thank you for gracing my poem with your beautiful comments and warm congrats. I am uplifted by your lovely spirit. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Edmonds  Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 1:02 AM
A superb addition to Charles collaboration Susan, very romantic… Belle
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:48 AM
Thank you, Belle, for your heartwarming comment. Your visit to my poem is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Scragg Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 12:10 AM
Beautiful :-D huge congrats on your win :-D
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:50 AM
Thank you, Natasha, for your kindness and warm congrats. Your visit to my poem is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Roger  Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 10:52 PM
Wonderful... Congratulations...
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:49 AM
Thank you, Roger, for your kind congrats. Your visit to my poem is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Blodgett Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Susan, This poem has everything, all the elements of continuity, rhythm, word choice, and especially great metaphors. Loved reading it and I know I will read it again. Lonna
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:50 AM
Dear Lonna, I am touched by the beauty of your comments. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me. The luster of your words shine upon my poem like golden rays. I hold your gracious visit and kindness in my deepest appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kitchin Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Susan, congratulations on your trophy win, beautiful!
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:52 AM
Dear Tania, thank you for your heartwarming kindness and congrats. Your visit to my poem is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Volumes Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 12:20 PM
A wonderful collaboration Susan. Congratulations on a very well deserved win.
Ashley Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:56 AM
Dear SV, thank you for your heartwarming comment and kind congrats. Your visit to my poem is appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Buhagiar Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Your contribution is replete with beautiful imagery. Great rhymes too. Best for a win.
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:46 AM
Dear Victor, thank you for gracing my poem with your golden presence. Your beautiful comments are held in my truest appreciation along with your soulful and beautiful poetry. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Lane Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 11:18 AM
That's quite a setting you've allowed the lovers to share with us. Congratulations, Susan.
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Dear Lin, it's wonderful to see you, your visit is a delight! Thank you for your lovely comments and kind congrats. Your golden presence is ever appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Empress Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 11:04 AM
This is absolutely stunning, your way with pairing words like rolling seas, and rhymes that are so sublime, and those slight alliterations flowing in such beautiful rhythm, while also painting a passionate and soulful ambience so flawlessly. Well deserved win. Congratulations
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Dear Ink Empress, your gracious comments and kind congrats fill me with delight. I'm humbled and honored by your shining presence and precious thoughts. Thank you for gracing my poem and my heart with the poetic elegance of your insight. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 10:54 AM
My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, your collaboration flows like raindrops flowing from umbrellas or rooftops! Your creative talent falls like a gentle mist on two lovers embraced in a secret embrace. So romantic and your imagery perfectly conveys the sensual experience - "tinseled trees," "fluid rhythms," "pulses flowed." There is always such depth that operates on many levels, sweet poetry sis. Congratulations on your win! Sending flowing blessings of grace.
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:21 AM
My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, the gentle beauty of your comments flow over my soul like a soft summer rain buffing new leaves to a high shine... such is the power of your lovely words and creative kinship. Thank you, my poetry sis, for your kind congrats and moving comments. I treasure your expressive thoughts as much as I treasure your soulful, beautiful poetry. You are ever appreciated my sweet friend. Warmest wishes sent on shades of Autumn leaves.. ~Susan
Puddifoot Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 7:33 AM
a gorgeous melding of nature and romance; some lovely imagery, especially that second to last line! :)
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Dear Charlotte, it's a pleasure to see you! Your comments are as prized as your exquisite poetry. I'm rather fond of the second to last line too :) Thank you for the delight of your visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Rose  Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 3:10 AM
yours flows in side by side like a seamless romance of rain, I like alot, thanks for your poetry and presence here Susan :)
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Dear Vie, thank you for your gracious visit and beautiful comments. I treasure your thoughts, my sweet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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