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The Age of Summer Love

Our summer love began in Gemini 
with sultry eves of wooing escapades,
and as the moon did swoon as it drew nigh
my lust you stirred with strumming serenades.

Romance as rich as black queen tulip skies
adorned with precious gems of bijou light,
before they’d lose their lustre to sunrise
you’d shower me with diamonds of the night.

Impassioned kisses filled my sails with love,
a rhumba full of rapture neath the stars
with rhythmic teasing, undulations of
unbridled flame of Venus and my Mars.

The time of Libra brings a cool to days ~
still, autumn love sets aging leaves ablaze.


Susan Ashley 
May 15, 2018


~ First Place ~
Contest: Summer Love Sonnet
Sponsor: John Hamilton


*(Black) Queen of Night Tulip: a velvety deep maroon-black tulip*

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Ann Foster Date: 9/12/2019 10:40:00 AM "sails with love"... I loved this line. Excellent write. Lots of emotion. Ann Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/13/2019 5:24:00 PM I truly appreciate your visit to one of my older poems, Ann. Thank you for your heartwarming kindness and lovely comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Lyric Man Date: 6/11/2018 11:39:00 PM Amazing, alluring sonnet, Susan.. your words are magical to me! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/13/2018 10:22:00 AM Thank you Chance, your wonderful comments are magical to me! :) Your visit is a delight and I cherish your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gary Bateman Date: 6/10/2018 11:30:00 AM Hello Dear Susan!! An exceptional sonnet as always from you. Being a "Libra" by birth month certainly focused my attention on your closing couplet. Congratulations on your first-place win!! Marvelously Done!! A FAVE TOO!! Best Wishes, Gary Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/10/2018 2:57:00 PM My dear friend, Gary. It's always such a joy to hear from you! Your thoughtful and lovely comments are completely cherished as is the kindness of your heartwarming congrats and the fav. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem and I am a Libra too! Will be over to your beautiful poetry pages soon my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robertina B. Date: 6/7/2018 4:11:00 PM Just wanted to let you know, Susan.. I have read your beautiful sonnet before.. I enjoy it tremendously!! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/7/2018 9:07:00 PM Thank you Robertina.. it is such an honor and a pleasure to know you. I relish your return visit and I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Robertina B. Date: 6/7/2018 4:04:00 PM Such an amazing and beautiful sonnet, Susan.. It had totally captivated me!! It completely took me away.. So breathtaking.. Congratulations on winning the contest!! Many Blessings to you, Susan.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/7/2018 9:11:00 PM That my poetry was able to take you away, Robertina, is a most beautiful comment that I will always cherish. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt and lovely thoughts with me and for the kindness of your congrats. Warmest wishes and blessing to you always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley Date: 6/6/2018 2:56:00 PM Back again to give, big congrats on your , ~ First Place ~, in the Summer Love Sonnet (English) Poetry Contest with this inspiring sonnet my friend. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/7/2018 9:05:00 PM The sonnet that started it all, Robert! :)) Your warmth and generous soul inspires me! Thank you for your return visit and for your considerate nature. Your kindhearted congrats are cherished my good friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier Date: 6/2/2018 7:23:00 PM Lovely, Susan. Congrats on your gold medal finish. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/3/2018 9:22:00 PM Thank you, Line, for the kindness of your visit and for your lovely congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/30/2018 9:44:00 PM As usual, Susan, your romantic write has set me ablaze. (Call the fire department). ...In all seriousness, this is poetry at its finest. (At least it seems so to me). It's a fave of mine. Bravo! :) Gershon Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/1/2018 11:27:00 AM Lol! I hope the fire department was able to douse your blaze :)) Gershon, your lovely wit and sincerity kindles within me a glowing light of admiration for your ability to warm my heart with your endearing comments. Thank you for your kind sentiments, the fav and the for the congrats.. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Gary Smith Date: 5/27/2018 5:25:00 AM Just lovely Susan, an excellent Sonnet :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/27/2018 11:40:00 AM Gary, I rejoice with your uplifting comments! Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts and your kindness with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Silent One Date: 5/23/2018 9:28:00 AM Like Yazmin, I am also a Gemini, the first line had me gripped! You do sonnets so well, you take on any form, like duck to water.. I like the rhymes in this and the flows... An excellent sonnet that incoportes two star signs... I seem to attract a lot of Virgos' for some reason, not Libra lol.. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/23/2018 7:31:00 PM Lol! I'm a Libra and all my life I've gotten along really well with Geminis'. Maybe that's why I feel an affinity with you and Yazmin. It's great to see you back!! I'm thrilled to see your lovely and heartfelt comments. Your return has made me smile and has made my day! Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/23/2018 8:37:00 AM A beauty, Susan! Fave! Hugs...Kim Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/23/2018 7:34:00 PM Kim, your visits are always such a special delight. Thank you for your beautiful comments and for the fave.. Warmest wishes and hugs my lovely friend ~Susan

Maria Williams Date: 5/20/2018 5:06:00 AM Oh my, is the woman on a roll or what??? What a great Sonnet to have won first place, I love it and I am so pleased for you Susan my dear friend. Bravo....Maria xxx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 9:59:00 PM Dear Maria, your beautiful presence and kindness is so uplifting. Thank you for your appreciation of my sonnet and for your heartwarming congrats. Your unwavering support of my poetry is held in my deepest gratitude. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Roy Pett Date: 5/20/2018 4:16:00 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win with your amazing sonnet Susan, enjoyed every stanza, exceptional. :)) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:50:00 PM Roy, thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Your uplifting comments and kind congrats are truly appreciated and it thrills me to know how much you enjoyed my sonnet :)) Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan

Frederic Parker Date: 5/19/2018 3:39:00 PM Congratulations...you have a very romantic soul dear poet...your poem is like a kiss that lingers... Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/19/2018 8:08:00 PM Thank you, dear Frederic, for the soulful beauty of your comments. It takes a romantic soul to know a romantic soul... Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts and expressing your kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/19/2018 3:32:00 PM definitely, a crown for your entry, susan... sweet congrats! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:47:00 PM Nette, I relish your beautiful comments and sweet congrats. Thank you for the kindness of your lovely visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/19/2018 6:07:00 AM Congrats Susan on your top win, with this lovely sonnet..well done. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:43:00 PM Vijay, many thanks for your kind congrats and lovely comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/19/2018 4:46:00 AM You wrote this with breath and light just like the tulips you speak of, this kind of poetry is rare, you got my winning vote dear Susan, Congrats Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:41:00 PM Pixie Dust, your comments are written with the same sensitivity and beauty as your poetry is. Your precious thoughts and kind congrats are cherished. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Bartholomew Williams Date: 5/19/2018 4:30:00 AM Susan, congratulations on your #1 win with this very descriptive piece!! It is so nice to see you sharing the top of the podium again! All good things to you and yours always! :) Bartholomew Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:36:00 PM Bartholomew, it is such a delight to see you.. Thank you so much for your uplifting and beautiful comments. Your heartwarming comments and kind congrats are deeply appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Ricky Muse Date: 5/19/2018 2:24:00 AM Really like this Susan. The line "autumn love sets aging leaves ablaze" is visual and emotional. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:15:00 PM Thank you, Richard, for gracing my page with your esteemed presence. I truly appreciate your wonderful comments. I think your poetry is visual and emotional as well.. Warmest wishes aways ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/18/2018 8:55:00 PM Susan, congratulations on your top win. I am a Gemini, and my husband is a Libra, so this poem is not only beautiful to read, but it applies to us. Thank you for writing this masterful piece. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/21/2018 8:22:00 PM Hello Gemini, and I am a Libra too, like your husband, Caren.. I'm so happy you enjoyed my sonnet and found within it a special and personal connection..I truly appreciate you and your beautiful and kindhearted comments. Warmest wishes always my friend. ~Susan

Yazmin Malik Date: 5/18/2018 6:52:00 AM I am a Gemini, so is my beloved! This sonnet is on a different class. You pen weaves so much magic Susan <3 Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/18/2018 4:00:00 PM Hello Gemini! :)) Thank you for your enchanting comments, Yazmin. I relish your lovely thoughts and visits. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan <3

Elaine Gonzales Date: 5/18/2018 4:42:00 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved top win Susan! It's amazing how you played with words, zodiac signs and planets, which turned out to be a great romantic poem. Regards :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/18/2018 3:56:00 PM Thank you, Elaine, for your wonderful comments.. Sometimes my muse just takes me away in a different direction and I have no choice but to follow :)) I relish our lovely sentiments.. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Susan Gentry Date: 5/17/2018 9:49:00 PM Congratulations on your #1 win! So beautiful. Your imagery is beyond perfect. Can see why this is a top win. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/18/2018 3:53:00 PM Susan, your beautifully uplifting comments fill me with joy! Thank for your your generous kindness and your heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton Date: 5/17/2018 8:43:00 PM Knew this would win first read, congrats on a top win! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/17/2018 8:52:00 PM Thank you, John, for the honor of my placement and for the inspiration your lovely contest theme provided. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated, my friend. Hope all is well. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Elaine George Date: 5/17/2018 7:29:00 PM Beautiful love sonnet, Susan. Man congrats on your top notch win. Elaine Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/17/2018 8:39:00 PM Many thanks for your lovely comments and kind congrats, Elaine. Your visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

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