Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

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Published in: PS: It's Still Poetry - An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry from Around the World – January 1, 2022

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The Whip of Your Selfish Whims

O
the bane
of being so slavishly in love,
to face another bloodless sunrise alone.
Myself, I’m spun in silken strands enthralled                       
yet, still stung by the whip of your selfish whims.
Your fleeting presence flashes like iridescence in light,
an elusive rainbow whose colors escape my grasp.

I pine for possession of one I cannot possess,
my burning being’s bewitched. 
This yoke of yearning pliantly possesses me;
ensnaring me in the exquisite twist
of the fervent temptations you weave -
as your amorous play strums the lusty lure 
of a gossamer thread I wish to follow to your soul,
whilst my purring thirst is captured --  then ignored.

O
the woe
of being caught 
in the frill of desire’s web,
aching for the thrill of arching pleasures,
craving to be melted by our molten fusion, 
longing forever, wanting and waiting breathlessly
for your wanton appetite to ravish me 
always and again.


Susan Ashley 
July 3, 2019


N/A
Contest: 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 4
Sponsor: Mark Toney


~ Poem Of The Day ~
   July 5, 2019


~ Third Place ~
Premiere Contest: Slave To Love
Sponsor: John Hamilton

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L. J. Carber August 13, 2019 at 4:08 PM Wow! This is HOT, Susan, even for an old man like me! Susan Ashley August 13, 2019 at 9:16 PM Judging by your positive response to my poem, I’d say; there may be snow on the roof, but a fire still burns in the furnace, my dear friend ;) I relish your wonderful and heartwarming comments, L.J. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 8:33 AM Congrats on a well deserved win and for being second in the top 100 new poems. Susan Ashley July 29, 2019 at 6:26 PM Your kind notice of my poem and your heartwarming congrats are truly received with joy and gratitude. Thank you, Richard. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 8:34 AM I see as well that you have POTD. Way to go!

Vijay Pandit July 24, 2019 at 7:43 AM Belated congrats on poem of the day Susan..and congrats also on your well deserved win. And congrats for being at the TOP of best poems chart. Your poem deserves the many accolades it has received. Poetry at its best! Susan Ashley July 25, 2019 at 8:13 PM Vijay, thank you for sharing your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats with me, they are truly treasured. It's wonderful to see you back, I hope you enjoyed a wonderful vacation, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Lunita Blanca July 20, 2019 at 2:14 PM My gosh Susan, what a way to show the need, the passion, the raw emotions of someone hopelessly in love. My heart tingles when I read it. Susan Ashley July 25, 2019 at 8:12 PM Lunita, please accept my apologies for my late reply to your very lovely comments. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt sentiments with me, they made my heart tingle as well. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mister Malcontent July 17, 2019 at 9:19 AM very nice. Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 5:38 PM Thank you, MM, your lovely comment is wonderful to receive. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Silent One July 14, 2019 at 4:15 PM A poem full of brilliant lines.. your vocabulary and choice of words as always is fantastic... Also congrats on potd.. Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 8:53 PM It is always such a joy when you visit, Silent One. I relish your comments and your kind congrats. Both are truly appreciated, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus July 14, 2019 at 7:27 AM My not having been so active on Soup is no excuse for having missed out on this excellent poem, Susan! What is worse, lost love or pining for love which we cannot possess while caught in desire’s web? This is a lovely, touching poem based on longing and poetic phrasing. I enjoyed the flow, which I then realized was also due to small clusters of alliteration that are dotted throughout the whole poem. ~ Congratulations on POTD, truly deserved, my friend. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 9:08 PM It is always such a thrill when you visit, Paul. I relish your beautiful and heartwarming comments and your kind congrats. I have not been active on Soup for the last few weeks due to family obligations that have been keeping me very busy. I hope all is well with you, my dear friend, and that your inactivity here is not due to anything serious but rather due to other fun and fabulous activities :) Warmest wishes and hugs always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Jon Gutmacher July 11, 2019 at 7:54 AM Very cool -- got me a little turned on, actually. Love the use of words. Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 9:00 PM Thank you, Jon. Both your comments and visit are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker July 10, 2019 at 6:34 PM I read your poetry and find the passions of a kindred spirit and know the depth of its being, it brings a smile for only one with a poet's soul can write with the texture your words express Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 8:51 PM Kindred spirits, indeed, my dear friend, Frederic. It is always wonderful when my poem and my heart is honored by your presence and your beautifully soulful comments. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me, they are treasured. Warmest wishes always, dear poet.. ~Susan

Ralph Sergi July 10, 2019 at 8:31 AM Hi Susan: I was awed in the manner you expressed your words so profoundly. I wish you luck in the contest! Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 5:34 PM Ralph, your wonderful comments are so uplifting. Thank you for gracing my poem with your inspiring presence. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud July 9, 2019 at 4:53 PM ohh susan, so eloquently crafted with such powerful mood... congrats on your POTD win!...huggs Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 5:32 PM Thank you, Nette, your lovely comments and kind congrats are received with appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues July 9, 2019 at 6:49 AM O yes! Deserving of POTD! Susan Ashley July 9, 2019 at 7:35 PM I truly appreciate your heartfelt sentiments, Kim. Thank you for your lovely return visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charlie Knowlton July 8, 2019 at 6:37 AM Such a great poem Susan…Congrats Susan Ashley July 9, 2019 at 7:33 PM Charlie, your wonderful comment and kind congrats are truly appreciated. Thank you for your kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Harry Horsman July 7, 2019 at 3:57 PM Your wonderful poem, so fresh, so modern, yet would stand side by side with the old English classics of centuries ago..truly a remarkable poem, Susan.. Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 10:32 PM Harry, I am humbled and touched by your lovely comments and at the same time, I am beyond thrilled and quite honored by your generous appreciation of my poem. I cherish and relish your uplifting words, my friend. Thank you for your shining presence here. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2019 at 2:59 PM Wow Susan....truly exquisite! Congratulations on your POTD my friend. It is difficult to keep up here at PS. So many contests and poems to read. I adored this beauty! : ) xxoo Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 10:23 PM Connie, I know what you mean.. I do find it very difficult to keep up with the many many amazing poems and contests here at PS, but I try my very best ;) Thank you, my lovely friend, for your beautiful comments and kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley July 7, 2019 at 5:34 AM A belated congratulations on your POTD, and your win both, with this truly exquisite poem. Sorry that I missed it and only know have found it. A truly well deserved recognition of this top flight poetry... Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:45 PM Your return visit is truly a delight, my dear friend. Thank you for your gracious and uplifting comments and heartwarming congrats, Robert. Your shining presence is so appreciated. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2019 at 6:32 PM a VERY well deserved win, Susan and congratulations too on the POTD. SUPER! Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:18 PM Thank you, Andrea, for your uplifting comments and kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kurt Ravidas July 6, 2019 at 5:33 PM Here I go again!) Congrats on POTD, Susan. Who if not you?) Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 7:07 PM Your endearing presence here is always cherished, Kurt, and your return visit fills me with delight. Thank you for your gracious congrats, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robertina B. July 6, 2019 at 12:25 PM A belated congratulations on your POTD, dear Susan.. Your masterpiece had me in a trance.. An exquisite write, so beautifully penned, my friend.. I really enjoyed!! As always your amazing talent shines.. Have a blessed day! Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:42 PM Robertina, I am truly uplifted by your generous comments and your lovely congrats warm my heart. Both are truly appreciated as is your wonderful friendship. Thank you my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Ann Foster July 5, 2019 at 11:47 PM This was so romantic. Lovely read. Thank you for the fun. Ann Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:22 PM Ann, thank you for your wonderful comments and kindhearted congrats, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina July 5, 2019 at 8:49 PM O my Susan, such an exquisite stunning poem. Capturing us readers and putting your spell on us, which you so often do. Congratulations my dear friend on P-O-TD. Warmest wishes always ~Charlie Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:20 PM O my Charlieku, your presence is always so enchanting and endearing. Thank you for your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats, my charming friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier July 5, 2019 at 8:43 PM Superbly written, Susan. Congrats on your podium finish in this premiere contest. Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:07 PM Thank you so much for your uplifting comments and kindhearted congrats, Line, both are so appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole July 5, 2019 at 7:04 PM Being a Slave to Love-- The pleasure that comes with the pain, the pain that you endure for endless moments of a satisfying sensation. That tangled web we weave. Such vivid images you paint with your words Susan. You certainly know how to create a moment. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 9:05 PM Brandy, your precious comments are like gems, prized for their brilliant insight and shining beauty. Thank you so much for sharing your precious thoughts with me and for warming my heart with your lovely congrats. You are appreciated my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tania Kitchin July 5, 2019 at 4:50 PM Congratulations on POTD Susan with your intriguingly romantic poem! Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 7:15 PM Thank you, Tania, for your heartwarming congrats and wonderful comments. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2019 at 2:22 PM Congratulations on your "Poem of the Day." Love can be both good and bad. Enjoy your day. Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 7:14 PM Indeed, Paula, love can be a double edged sword. Thank you for your gracious comments and kind congrats, they’re both a joy to receive. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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