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Shadow of the Huntress

Ghost-striped by wild magic, night roams into the night
with a mystique like the darkness of the moon’s shaded face.
A jet silhouette with shadowed rosettes prowls ebon-air’s hue;
liquid-liner-black strides in silent fluidity 
melts night into the night.


Susan Ashley 
April 20, 2019


~Fifth Place ~
Contest: April 2019 Premier 7, Max 5 Lines
Sponsor: Brian Strand


*A black panther is a leopard with excessive melanin giving it its black coat. Like a regular leopard, the panther has black spots, but they are usually hidden by its fur’s black background but they can be seen in the light at certain angles, this is known as ghost-striping.*

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Charles Messina Date: 4/29/2019 5:37:00 AM Beautifully written, Susan. You always seem to amaze me with your words and poems. Congratulations and warm wishes my dear friend. Hoping all is well. ~Charlie Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/29/2019 6:33:00 PM Your beautiful comments and warm congrats are uplifting, dear Charlieku. Your gracious visit and precious thoughts are a joy to receive. Family obligations have kept me from spending much time on PS lately but I hope to catch up with your wonderful poetry soon, my charming friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/28/2019 4:38:00 PM Such beautiful wording, Susan. A well deserved win for you . Congratulations. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/29/2019 6:29:00 PM Your lovely comments and warm congrats are sincerely appreciated, Andrea. Thank you for your wonderful kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/25/2019 3:16:00 PM A knight of nights! Always worth waiting to read your gems, O Poet. Be-knightedly yours, Gershon Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/29/2019 6:23:00 PM Oh, Sir Gershon, poetic knight, your charming comments elicit a smile as well as a warm place in my heart. Thank you for your most appreciated sentiments. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Gary Smith Date: 4/25/2019 7:24:00 AM Excellent Susan, congrats. :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/28/2019 6:29:00 PM Thank you, Gary, for your kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 4/24/2019 7:22:00 PM I know I posted a comment here and now I see it is not here now. Yet again you give us the great beauty immense depths from a true poetic heart that shines its light so brilliantly into the realm of poetry's wondrous garden! A fav-- a glistening jewel. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/29/2019 6:28:00 PM My dear friend, please accept my apologies for the delay in honoring your treasured comments with a sincere thank you. Your shining presence and uplifting friendship is a wonderful gift, Robert, and your fav is most appreciated. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier Date: 4/22/2019 9:13:00 PM Well done, Susan. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/23/2019 6:25:00 PM Thank you for your warm congrats, Line. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud Date: 4/21/2019 12:23:00 PM lovely imagery from your spilled ink, susan!...huggs Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/23/2019 6:24:00 PM Your precious comments are received with joy, Nette. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing Date: 4/20/2019 10:28:00 PM Words so beautifully placed. Another gorgeous poem my dear poet! Have wonderful Easter Sunday my friend! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/23/2019 6:22:00 PM Wren, your gracious visit and precious thoughts are a joy to receive. Thank you my friend for your lovely comments. I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Easter holiday. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan