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August 1, 2017

~ 1st Place ~
Premiere Contest: Seasonal Color Premiere
Sponsor: Dale Gregory Cozart

*Poem must include each of the following colors:
aquamarine, cerulean, chartreuse, coral, lavender, lemon, lilac, saffron, tangerine, watermelon*

Lemon meringue sweet-laughter-light fills shadows cerulean blue. Café de Flore’s summer hot night where dreams tangerine rendezvous. Six strings strumming lavender notes tones, violaceous lilac lace, heartbeats' delicate music floats on fanciful lilts ears embrace. Conversation thrills with saffron! Hints, amorous in coral blushed sheen, lashes flirt, lush fluttered chiffon; intentions are aquamarine. French liqueur sipped, yellow chartreuse, City of Light, summer hot bliss. Inner glow - inhibitions loose, watermelon lust; wet French kiss!

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 4/25/2021 7:43:00 PM

So incredibly vivid in imagery + expression. Your phrase "Lemon meringue sweet laughter" is among many word choices that trumpet poetry. A winner in so many ways. Best wishes, Susan as you write with heart + conviction. Sincerely, Brian

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/26/2021 5:25:00 PM

Dear Brian, I am both humbled and honored by your expressive and sincere appreciation. Your gracious visit is so very uplifting and your esteemed insight inspires me to reach ever higher as I continue to grow as a poet. Thank you for your precious thoughts, my friend, I hold them in my heart's gratitude. Warmest wishes, dear poet.. ~Susan

L. J. Carber

Date: 3/25/2021 2:28:00 PM

Ah, the power of language, a rare power it is, as you evoke Paris without resorting to a single cliche!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/26/2021 9:43:00 AM

My dear friend, cliches are the bane of poetry and I work hard to be creative so as to avoid them at all costs. The power of language takes the willingness to cultivate your linguistic garden and the imagination that blooms. Thank you for spending time with one of my older poems.. one of my favorites too. Your precious comments are wonderful to receive and for that, I thank you, L. J. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 9/12/2020 8:43:00 PM

I love how you described more than just hues with your colors, Susan. Dreams tangerine, tones, violaceous lilac lace, watermelon lust. I can see you were to include ten colors as the contest prompt, but you did so creatively, poetically, and imaginatively! May your conversations always thrill with saffron, and your intentions be aquamarine! It's good to read you again, my dear friend. Trust all is well with you and hope that muse is treating you well. Warmly, John

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/15/2020 4:33:00 PM

Ah, my wonderful friend, it's been too long since we shared the same page. It's a thrill to receive your exhilarating comments and such a pleasure to see you here, John. Your critique is rich and warms my heart like a hot cup of cocoa on this cool evening.. topped with whipped cream, of course.. making it extra delish just like your comments:)) Thank you, John, I am honored by your esteemed presence and by your kindness. All is well with me, my muse, well that's another story... lol! I hope all is well with you too, dear poet and friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Greg Gaul

Date: 12/16/2018 6:36:00 PM

I had to drop by and I lit upon this verse. Now I see dear poet lady, that you have much more on your mind other than trees. We may be at the root of the issue. Seriously Susan, what a delicious bit of sensual color and word play. And you rip it all lose with your final line. Too much fun. So well done. Saving the watermelon for last.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/16/2018 6:45:00 PM

Oh yes, your are quite right, Greg, about being at the root of the issue, since I felt the need to 'branch out' with my poetry..lol! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this delicious watermelon-lust flavored piece. This poem is one of my favorites.. Thank you for your scrumptious comments and for your gracious visit, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/3/2018 7:54:00 PM

I saw the title, and had to come read! I loved this, I travel to Paris often and love it there!!! No wonder this won 1st!!!! congrats, even if very late!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/3/2018 9:05:00 PM

Arthur, I am delighted by your visit and elated by your wonderful comments. I'm so glad my title captured your attention. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me and for offering your very kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/25/2018 5:49:00 PM

ooh la la. I don't know how i ever missed this beauty. BUT big congrats on your TROPHY win, though very belatedly given!

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/25/2018 9:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea for your lovely visit to one of my older poems and for your wonderful comments as well. I do love this write, not just because it's my first and only trophy win, but because I expressed emotions and atmosphere with colors - which was new for me.. I relish your heartwarming words and kind congrats, my friend. ~Susan

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 1/27/2018 11:26:00 AM

I still love this poem, too!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/27/2018 6:47:00 PM

Dale, you are so sweet. This poem is special to me, not just because of the trophy win (as great as that is!!) but because you inspired me to express emotions and atmosphere with colors. I've learned so much from this contest and from reading your beautifully textured poetry. Thank you for your inspiration and your lovely comment. So glad we share a love for this poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/23/2018 10:29:00 AM

Very romantique Susan, another stunning write that inspires the masses;-)

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/23/2018 3:00:00 PM

Keith, merci beaucoup! It's such a pleasure to see you again :) Thank you for your very lovely comment, I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.. the delight of your visit and your wonderful words are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/10/2017 8:54:00 AM

I'm not sure how I missed this number one wet French kiss :) ahh, how delicious is this. HUGE congrats my lady :) hugs and smiles and loves :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/10/2017 2:41:00 PM

Hello my amazing friend! Thank you for finding this older write and spending some time with it.. it gets so lonely on the old shelf..lol! I'm so happy you enjoyed it :) I so appreciate your warm and wonderful comments, congrats and your lovely friendship my dearest Kina. Love and hugs and smiles to you always ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/6/2017 12:30:00 PM

Beautiful, exquisite; draped in shades and hues; heartwarming imagery; lingering tastes, music and romance...sounds very much like the Paris I know! Congratulations, Susan!! First place is definitely merited, even though I have not read the other entries. ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/6/2017 8:29:00 PM

Paul, your beautiful poetic critique of my poem is endearing, lovely and oh so appreciated. Your cherished thoughts on this piece are so heartwarming and I'm smiling in knowing you enjoyed it. I've never been to Paris so I had to imagine the scene but I do know that the Cafe de Flore does exists.. did you go there when you were in Paris? Thank you Paul for your lovely thoughts and friendship.Warmest wishes ~Susan

John Michaels

Date: 11/6/2017 6:25:00 PM

Amazing write, Susan. A very well-deserved First Place (and a coveted Trophy Emoji, too!). All the best, John.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/6/2017 8:13:00 PM

John, thank you for your awesome comment. Your visits to my poems are always such a pleasure and your warmhearted words are so appreciated. Thank you again for your encouragement, support and your friendship. My warmest regards.. ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 11/6/2017 5:31:00 AM

What a wonderful colourful write Susan, I can see why it got Top Honours, so deserving.I particularly like your last stanza. it must have been such a difficult poem to write...Maria xxx

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/6/2017 8:18:00 PM

Maria, you are a poetic angel of encouragement and loveliness, thank your for your awesome comment and wonderful visit. It's truly a pleasure to read your heartwarming words. I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem and yes, these required words do create quite the challenge, but sometimes you get lucky and the words fall into place...Thank you for your treasured friendship. Hugs! ~Susan

Harshita Chaudhary

Date: 9/30/2017 3:09:00 AM

Lovely poem. Deserves the right to come in the first position.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/30/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Harshita for your wonderful and uplifting comment and visit. I truly appreciate your kind words. I hope you have a beautiful weekend! :)

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 9/17/2017 9:12:00 PM

Congratulations Susan I can see why your poem won. 1 of the elite chosen few . Great work Conversation thrill with saffron and chiffon. Thrills me to read by someone far superior to myself. Thank you I am grateful

Frances Schiavina

Date: 8/21/2017 8:42:00 AM

Congratulations!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/22/2017 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Frances! :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/19/2017 4:05:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Susan. Awesome poem, I want some of that Chartreuse!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 6:57:00 PM

Hi Mike, thank you so much for your sweet comment and visit. Much appreciation Mike :)

Lin Lane

Date: 8/19/2017 2:18:00 PM

Congratulations on 1st place, Susan. It's a wonderfully colorful write.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 6:31:00 PM

Thank you Lin, I appreciate your kind comment and visit very much! Congrats to you as well.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/19/2017 1:04:00 PM

Wow! Gorgeous poem w/stunning, colorful imagery, Susan. Read like a winner to me. Supernova poetry! Love and peace.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 4:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Freddie! That means alot to me. I really appreciate your comment and your visit. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/19/2017 12:55:00 PM

Congrats Susan!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Vijay and congrats to you as well!

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/19/2017 12:27:00 PM

Congratulations on your 1st Place win! This was a very tough contest to judge. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 4:32:00 PM

Hi Dale, thank you very much! This contest was a pleasure to take part in because of the summer colors chosen. Thank you for hosting the contest. :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/19/2017 12:27:00 PM

Congrats!!! Susan...1'st place...yahoo!!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 4:28:00 PM

Thank you WW, and congrats to you too! :)

Alesia Leach

Date: 8/4/2017 8:36:00 PM

tangerine rendezvous and watermelon lust not sure if I should jump my husband or find me something to eat. LOL! Well done!! Good Luck in contest!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/4/2017 11:14:00 PM

Hi Alesia, I guess my poem brought out the wild appetite in you! lol! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I appreciate the humor and the chuckle it gave me :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/4/2017 8:13:00 AM

I like your style...Good food, wine, and romance...lots of colors...What would life be like otherwise? Enjoyed it Susan...Have a nice Friday

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/4/2017 11:10:00 PM

Hi Arturo, Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my little slice of Parisian nightlife! Have a nice Saturday :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/3/2017 3:30:00 PM

Nicely done, Susan. I find this a very difficult contest to write for, because of the mandated color words. Good luck in the contest.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/3/2017 4:39:00 PM

Hi Agnes, thank you so much for your kind words! I agree about the difficulty, but I think it loosened me up a bit to be more free with expression, but I still have a ways to go... Congrats again to you! :)

Joseph May

Date: 8/3/2017 2:41:00 AM

I like the tangerine dreams line.... Very nicely penned Susan...

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/2/2019 6:32:00 PM

Joseph, please accept my apologies for my very late response to you wonderful comments. I don’t know how I missed this. Thank you for your lovely sentiments, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan