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March 9, 2024

~ First Place ~
Premiere Contest: Open Poetry 8
Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot

Imagination nude liquored and lacquered lips ember-breathing phoenix ..lighter fluid magic when let loose near a flame.. combustible thigh-highs when moonshine-high is nigh— the moon she bathes in dreams I have you both in hand my tongue slick and sleek seeks to taste the fruits of fields intoxicated snake oh! my lust a slither a quiver serpentine squeeze innocence with sins revive the withered vine anthurium’s shield leaf your phallic sword unsheathed exotic frolic fire in heart-shaped bloom I burn fire-water-pulse untamed grabbed by the mane restrained —unrestrained dreams unleashed tequila genie free sassy-frassy lassie a parasol in pink frilly and unfolded beholder beholden to climb aboard and fly feminine flamingo through shaken sky uncorked— liquid-libido rains as thirst and thunder reigns just drop the reins and ride bridal sweet bridle free yah barefoot and bareback yes! drain the bottle dry free way ticket three way trifecta perfecta primal energies spoon la belle ‘Bianca’ blanc— wine-skinned mademoiselle

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Regina Elliott

Date: 4/23/2024 4:44:00 PM

Quite a romantic and beauteous poem monumental in its verse, dear poetess! A huge Congratulations on a very worthy win. Your golden pen flows from such a gifted soul and heart. God's providence and blessings to you poetry friend. xoxx

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/25/2024 10:52:00 AM

Dear Regina, soulful poetess, I am humbled by your wonderful words and honored by your esteemed presence gracing my poetry page. Thank you for sharing in the spirit of this poem with me. Your kind congrats are truly appreciated as is your poetry friendship. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2024 3:15:00 PM

Sorry I didn't quite get the third party. Not a drinker but wish I was!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/21/2024 3:58:00 PM

Haha! Such a cute comment, Andrea. Thank you for revisiting my slightly naughty poem and for the smiles. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/23/2024 10:27:00 AM

Hmm is this about a threesome? Congrats on your trophy win, Susan. I really liked the line with alliteration sassy grassy lassie!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/29/2024 5:51:00 PM

Dear Andrea, a threesome..? sort of.. The “third party” joining the party for two on their fun romantic evening is alcohol. The wine-skinned mademoiselle is wine :) the beverage of choice for the speaker of this crazy poem. Your kind congrats are a delight to receive. Thank you, dear Andrea. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Valsa George

Date: 3/21/2024 9:53:00 PM

"anthurium’s shield leaf/ your phallic sword unsheathed/ exotic frolic fire/ in heart-shaped bloom I burn" What a torrent of sensuous imagery! Nude imagination is running riots. Susan, dear unrivaled poetess, you write to bag a trophy always! :) Your unique writing skills and amazing gift of words make me awestruck. The assonance and alliteration employed have added a lot of charm to your poem. Unfortunately with so many responsibilities at hand, I am unable to read many of the classic poems and I greatly regret my inability. These days I miss a lot of poetry contests too as I don't have time to compose poems. Congratulations sweet friend on your well-deserved trophy win. Thanks a lot for your generous words of appreciation for my poems. When it comes from you I feel greatly thrilled. Love and Hugs!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/22/2024 5:21:00 PM

Dearest Valsa, your gracious visit and graceful comments are stunning, thrilling and received with my deepest appreciation. Thank you for your kind congrats and for pointing out the verses you liked.. I read your treasured thoughts with immense gratitude. I completely understand you not having time to read, compose or post poetry due to obligations and responsibilities, I go through times like that too. But your golden poetic pen never loses its luster, my sweet friend, it shines on and on! I admire you and your beautiful poetry always. Many thanks to you! Warmest wishes and hugs, lovely poetess.. ~Susan

Peter Dome

Date: 3/21/2024 2:13:00 PM

Congrats.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/22/2024 5:00:00 PM

Thank you, Pete

Peter Dome

Date: 3/21/2024 2:11:00 PM

Wow. I need a cold shower, phew. This is scorching hot!. The visuals are stunning, so well written, and tastily done. An inspiration a piece of finest art. A fav thanks for sharing. Just going in the shower to cool down. Boy it's hot in here. Pete.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/22/2024 5:00:00 PM

Dear Pete, your gracious visit and delightful, lighthearted response to my poem is received with appreciation. Thank you for your kindness and for the honor of your fav. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/20/2024 4:58:00 PM

Congratulations on winning the trophy, Susan. Such a fabulous poetry which only my poetess friend, Susan, can compose, with her golden creative quill - no wonder it was placed at the top! Love your vocabulary, brilliant phrases, love your intrinsic rhythm of a free verse - thank you Susan, for dropping by. Love and hugs ~

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/21/2024 11:54:00 AM

Dearest Mala, soulful poetess, thank you for gracing my poem with your gracious and graceful presence. I am elated by your lovely comments. You never fail to touch my heart with the beauty of your words, both in the vast expanse of your poetry and in the small space of the comment box. I am humbled and honored. Thank you for your treasured thoughts and heartfelt congrats. Warmest wishes and hugs, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/19/2024 6:42:00 PM

Fabulous poetry. Congratulations on your trophy finish. I can see why your poem was chosen. :0)

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/20/2024 5:10:00 PM

Dear Richard, I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing in its rollicking good time and for leaving your esteemed comments. Your kind congrats are appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 3/18/2024 4:57:00 AM

Hi Dear Susan, I love the metaphors to horses thru out your romping write. "fire, water, pulse, untamed, grabbed by the mane restrain", "trifecta perfecta". You my dear are a true master. Best wishes in your contest and thank you for taking time out to visit moi..Blessings

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/20/2024 5:05:00 PM

Dear Nancy, your gracious visit and and wonderful comments are a thrill to receive. Thank you for sharing in the romp and rollick of this poem with me. I'm happy to know which phrases stood out to you. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 3/17/2024 1:28:00 PM

I see a Charlotte contest winner, I know it has to be great. What a fun write Susan I'm always amazed at your unique phrasing and wordplay...what a hoot! Congrats on another great write and win!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/17/2024 5:10:00 PM

Dear John, my long lost friend, it's wonderful to see you! I hope you'll be gracing the pages of PS with your poetic talents once again. Your inspiring presence has been missed by myself and many here. Thank you for your gracious comments and kind congrats. They are truly appreciated, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Bill Baker

Date: 3/14/2024 9:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your Trophy win, Susan. I love the uninhibited flow of your poetry. Tantalizing and vivid, the imagery flows and entices the reader. the use of alliteration is well used, and the rhythm was consistent throughout. Overall, a great read. Thanks for sharing your immense talent with us, my friend. Your poet friend in Texas, Bill

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/17/2024 5:06:00 PM

Dear Bill, my poet friend, thank you for sharing your insightful comments with me. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your valued thoughts and kind congrats. I am humbled and honored. Your poetry friendship is ever appreciation! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 3/13/2024 4:09:00 PM

Absolutely a lovely write here enjoyed reading your work many blessings.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 5:40:00 PM

Dear Yolanda, your wonderful visit and comments are received with appreciation. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Frances Schiavina

Date: 3/13/2024 10:47:00 AM

Congratulations Susan on your trophy winning masterpiece.

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 5:38:00 PM

Dear Francis, thank you for your wonderful words and kind congrats. I am honored, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Don Iannone

Date: 3/13/2024 6:30:00 AM

Susan, Love your lively poem. It is a vibrant canvas of imagery and imagination, painting a vivid picture of liberation and indulgence. It's as if Bacchus himself were whispering these verses into our ears. Bravo! ~Don

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 5:31:00 PM

Dear Don, indeed, Bacchus would be proud of the revelry relished by the "sassy-frassy lassie" narrating this poem.. lol! Thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful comments, they are uplifting! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Nwachukwu Victor

Date: 3/12/2024 11:28:00 PM

Congratulations on your win ma

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 5:22:00 PM

Thank you, Victor, for your kind congrats, too.. ~Susan

Nwachukwu Victor

Date: 3/12/2024 11:26:00 PM

I most say you are Talented I love your peom ma I'm a new poet please support me in any way you can Thank you

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 5:20:00 PM

Dear Victor, thank you for your visit and wonderful comments. As poets, we grow in our art by reading other poets (all poets, not just PS poets, both classic and modern poetry) and by practicing the art of writing. Read on, write on! Welcome to poetry soup. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne

Date: 3/11/2024 3:01:00 PM

Many congratulations, Susan, on your top placement. The "tequila genie," the booze belt as a relationship participant is truly inspired. The naughty sexual illusions add spark to the piece. That ending stanza is a zinger; a "wine skinned mademoiselle" is a memorable image indeed. Best wishes, Brian

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 8:48:00 AM

Dear Brian, my esteemed poet friend, it's wonderful to see you! Thank you for your inspiring assessment of my poem. Your poet's soul sees into the heart of this piece with clarity. Thank you for sharing in the emotions and imagination of this poem with me. I'm so glad to know the last stanza left you with a memorable image. I was hoping for an indelible ending and your words let me know I achieved my poetic goal. I hope all is well with you and yours, that Mum is persevering, and that Spring is sternly pushing Winter aside there as it's doing here. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Ink Empress

Date: 3/11/2024 12:19:00 PM

Dear poetic soul, i am in awe mesmerized and captivated by your word pairing and the fun yet artistic way of weaving lines, how creative is your mind: i wonder, where do you find such versatile ways of painting imagery and how you write truly is beyond exquisite with a feminine voice and eloquent touch: i especially ofcourse love the moon lines, “ when moonshine-high is nigh— the moon she bathes in dreams“ cosmically divine! And so sensually alluring! Love this! Congratulations on your win. Fave

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/14/2024 8:38:00 AM

Dear Empress, poetic North star, I am humbled yet elated by your touching response to my poem. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. They are as uplifting and inspiring as your exquisite poetry. Thank you for sharing in the emotions and imagination of this poem with me. Your kind congrats are cherished as is the honor of your fave. Warmest wishes, my poetic friend.. ~Susan

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/11/2024 12:01:00 PM

Congrats! What a piece by a master! I will read and reread!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/12/2024 4:54:00 PM

Dear Margarita, I am humbled and honored by your words. I'm especially happy to know that you feel my poem is worthy of rereads.., that's every poet's dream come true. Thank you, dear poetess, for your kindness and gracious visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/11/2024 11:39:00 AM

combustible thigh-highs… have you both in hand my tongue slick and sleek seeks to taste the fruits of fields…such wonderful and sensual language unleashed. I see why Charlotte loved this! congrats on first place!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/12/2024 5:30:00 PM

Haha! "combustible thigh-highs".. it's amazing that you highlighted that line, Kim, because when I wrote it, I thought of you as a poet who would appreciate the imagery of it :) Thank you for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. Your inspiring presence is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/11/2024 10:01:00 AM

You never fail to amaze me with your word play, your creativity, your ability to silence all doubt, leaving me sure you know your way around the verses that often vibrate with your ink's energetic verve. Heartfelt congrats with many prayers and love for you always, Gina

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/12/2024 5:26:00 PM

Dearest Gina, shining poetess, I am deeply touched and gratefully elated by the rich beauty of your comments. You never fail to touch my heart with your stunning words, both in the expanse of your amazing verse and in the confined space of the comment box. I am humbled and honored. Thank you for your precious thoughts and heartfelt congrats. Warmest wishes and love to you always, my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Karen Croft

Date: 3/11/2024 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win!

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/12/2024 4:57:00 PM

Dear Karen, thank you for your wonderful visit and kind congrats! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 3/11/2024 8:34:00 AM

as soon as i read this i knew i was probably looking at a first place..i so enjoyed this romp through spectacular imagery, internal rhyme and wordplay, infused with a naughty wit and humour, which had me smiling from beginning to end; the title is very clever too - congrats on your top win in my contest! :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/12/2024 5:18:00 PM

Dear Charlotte, I'm thrilled to receive your wonderful comments and kind congrats. Your words had me smiling from beginning to end too! You read into the fun naughty heart of this poem with clarity. I'm honored by both my poem's placement in your esteemed contest and to share the podium with such distinguished poets/poetesses placed on your list. Thank you for your contest sponsorship and for your inspiring poetic presence. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2024 11:11:00 AM

Wow. A threesome? Or odd woman out. I. Either case. So erotic. Not your usual but it has your usual flair

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/10/2024 11:50:00 AM

Yes a threesome.. sort of.. The “third party” joining the party for two on their fun romantic evening is alcohol. The wine-skinned mademoiselle is wine.. the beverage of choice for the speaker of this poem. Your gracious visit and wonderful comments are a delight to receive. Thank you, dear Andrea. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/9/2024 5:00:00 PM

Your poem was evocative and sensual. Loved the imagery that made me wonder where the boundaries between fantasy and reality were. Imaginative. Nicely done

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/12/2024 5:12:00 PM

Dear Sara, thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful comments. Our fun lusty couple wonders where the boundary between reality and fantasy is too.. lol! Of course, the "third party" (alcohol..!) will do that to merry revelers.. lol! I'm so glad you enjoyed this naughty poem! Warmest wishes, my sweet friend.. ~Susan