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Velvet Nights

I love the way you melt into my eyes,
And speak to me in fluency unheard,
That says to me your lust is on the rise,
My body and my mind by you quite stirred.

Impassioned arms, we're craving hot embrace,
And right before our yearning lips do kiss,
Ignited heat of heartbeats face to face,
We linger in this moment of pre-bliss.

You take me o'er the moon my shooting star,
To galaxies and realms our Milky Way,
In velvet nights of endless repertoire,
On astral planes besprinkled with risque.

Exotic dance in swirls of ecstasy,
That whirl us to new heights so breathlessly.


Susan Ashley
November 11, 2017


~ Second Place ~
Contest: Any Poem Won in a Contest in November (not from mine) 
Sponsor: Laura Loo 


~ Fifth Place ~
Premiere Contest: November 2017
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Jan Allison

Date: 4/14/2018 5:59:00 PM

wow Susan a scorcher of a sizzling sonnet!:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/14/2018 7:36:00 PM

Jan, your comments delight and uplift me. Thank you for the pleasure of your kind words and wonderful visit. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Ricky Muse

Date: 1/28/2018 5:41:00 PM

You have described the colors of passion perfectly.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/28/2018 9:24:00 PM

Thank you Richard for your awesome comment and for the delight of your visit - always a pleasure to see you. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/6/2018 7:01:00 PM

I am still discovering all of your lovely poems...I like this line, it's so divine, " In velvet nights of endless repertoire," I can imagine a full list of things to be done...All blessing to you Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/6/2018 7:36:00 PM

A honey do list :)) Good evening my dear friend Arturo! I'm so happy that you spent some time with this poem that is near and dear to my heart.. I treasure your wonderful thoughts and I thank you truly for your lovely comments and your heartwarming friendship.. Warmest wishes and blessings to you mon ami.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/19/2017 4:38:00 PM

wow, so nice a sonnet and win with Brian too. Congrats to you on your recent win and also with Laura!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/19/2017 7:46:00 PM

Andrea, your presence and wonderful comments are always so welcomed. Thank you for your warm and wonderful words of encouragement and congrats.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

FJ Thomas

Date: 12/14/2017 10:25:00 PM

Definitely a sizzler! Beautifully spun :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/15/2017 4:19:00 PM

Shadow, I relish your wonderful thoughts and it delights me to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your kind visit and lovely comment. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jean Murray

Date: 12/6/2017 8:02:00 PM

Lovely. So romantic Susan. Congratulations.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/6/2017 8:10:00 PM

Thank you so much Jean for your wonderful visit and lovely and heartwarming comments and congrats. My warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2017 3:56:00 PM

Congratulations, Susan, this was and is a great write. Hugs Eve ~`*

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/4/2017 4:23:00 PM

Thank you Eve for you beautiful comment. Your lovely words are heartwarming and deeply appreciated..Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joseph May

Date: 12/4/2017 8:11:00 AM

A stellar write Susan...Congrats on your win

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/4/2017 3:01:00 PM

Joseph, thank you for your wonderful comment and your heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Beautiful Scars

Date: 12/4/2017 6:30:00 AM

beautiful sonnet sweet Susan! thank you and congrats :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/4/2017 3:00:00 PM

Thank you so much Laura. It is truly an honor to receive such a fine placement in your contest. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Warmest holiday wishes to you.. Susan

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/26/2017 8:51:00 PM

Ain't love grand, belated congrad's and thanks for stopping by! Light & Love

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/27/2017 5:33:00 PM

Thank you Debbie, for your kind words and warm congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Elaine George

Date: 11/21/2017 7:59:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful sonnet, Susan. Thank you for sharing. Sincerely, Elaine

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/21/2017 8:17:00 AM

Elaine, thank you for your wonderful visit and for sharing your kind thoughts with me. I receive your lovely comment with a glad heart of appreciation and would like you to know that I admire your poetry greatly.. Warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/19/2017 1:58:00 PM

I was enthralled from start to finish and especially so with the 2 closing lines. The flow and imagery are poetically and sensually ew la la. Hugs .. CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/19/2017 8:04:00 PM

I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem CayCay. I really enjoyed creating this write.. thank you for your generously lovely comment and for your graceful presence that always makes me smile.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/18/2017 4:57:00 PM

Well done, Susan. Congrats on your win.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/18/2017 5:53:00 PM

Thank you Line for your wonderful comment and warm words of congrats! ~Susan

Faye Gibson

Date: 11/18/2017 12:57:00 PM

Outstanding, Susan; I really enjoy your skill with presenting these images. Well done!

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/18/2017 5:51:00 PM

Faye, thank you so very much for your wonderful visit and your lovely and encouraging words. Your beautiful comment is received with much appreciation and joy! ~Susan

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/17/2017 11:50:00 AM

Such a sensual sonnet, Susan! Grasshopper says: Cold shower cools hot body. This romantic poem packs some serious heat. Listening to "Echoes of Eternity" by Jazzmasters while reading this sassafras soulful poem is rhythmically perfect. Another mighty fine write. Love and joy always

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/17/2017 10:04:00 PM

Lol! Grasshopper speaks the truth! Freddie, your presence on my poetry page is always charming. I'm thrilled you enjoyed my 'sassafras soulful' (love that description btw) poem. I'm glad it went well with your jazz, it sounds like the perfect union of delights..:) Thank you for your generously lovely comment and for your precious thoughts. Love and joy to you my friend! ~Susan

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/17/2017 7:55:00 AM

Hello Susan, Thanks for your recent comment on my latest sonnet. My spirit almost floated away as the words and imagery of your wondrous sonnet here formed a romantic and passionate word picture right before my very eyes. This is an example of true romantic poetry at its very best!! Congratulations on the contest!! But I do think your sonnet should've been the 1st Place selection. (My Opinion!!) I really enjoyed your sonnet very much. IT'S A FAVE TOO!! Best Wishes, Gary

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/17/2017 9:56:00 PM

Hello Gary, thank you for your generous appreciation for my poem. Your heartwarming words, your warm congrats and the fave are gratefully received with joy and a smile. Thank you, as well, for sharing your precious thoughts with me my friend, your opinion I hold in high regard. My warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Maria Williams

Date: 11/17/2017 2:19:00 AM

Congrats on being placed my dear friend Susan on a most romantic sensual write. You painted such erotic and sensual veiled images. I enjoyed it immensely. Maria xxx

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/17/2017 2:22:00 PM

Maria, my dear friend, it is with such joy that I read your wonderful comment. Thank you for your pleasing visit, your lovely words of support and encouragement and your heartwarming congrats. Your shining presence is always appreciated.. Warmest wishes to you lovely lady.. ~Susan

Probir Gupta

Date: 11/16/2017 11:22:00 AM

Very well written love sonnet, Susan ... Love it ... Congratulations ...

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/16/2017 8:20:00 PM

Probir, I so admire your graceful presence on my poetry page. Your kindness and heartwarming words are so appreciated. Thank you for your visit and treasured comment. My warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Alfred Berggren

Date: 11/16/2017 9:45:00 AM

Great sexual poem written in very good sonnet form. Nice job.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/16/2017 8:16:00 PM

Thank you Alfred for your wonderful visit and your lovely, uplifting comment. Your kindness is appreciated.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 11/15/2017 3:30:00 PM

An impassioned sonnet which is lovely in content and shows technical ability. I see that it is a winner, Susan, and a worthy one too! Congratulations. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/15/2017 7:51:00 PM

Paul, thank you so very much for your truly wonderful and uplifting comment. Your kind visit and heartwarming words are greatly appreciated! ~Susan

Chuck Melugin

Date: 11/15/2017 8:42:00 AM

Expressive ecstasy!

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/15/2017 7:34:00 PM

Chuck, thank you for your appreciation and lovely comment. Pleased to make your acquaintance.. ~Susan

John Gondolf

Date: 11/15/2017 4:24:00 AM

Susan, congrats on your win my friend. I enjoyed reading this again.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/15/2017 7:33:00 PM

John, thank you for your kind visit, your lovely words and your warm congrats! ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/15/2017 12:05:00 AM

Wow...this is romantic poetry at its best Susan. Fantastic! Congratulations on your winning placement! : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/15/2017 7:10:00 PM

Connie, your heartfelt words are so appreciated and I thank you for your visit, your lovely comment and your kindness! ~Susan

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/14/2017 6:38:00 PM

Swirls of ecstasy... My goodness woman, this is why I love you! :) Susan my dear, absolutely passionate and I love it! Hugs and smiles :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/15/2017 7:09:00 PM

Akkina my lovely friend.. I'm thrilled with your enthusiastic response to my poem! Thank you for your wonderful visit and your awesome comment. I love you too woman!! :) Hugs and smiles and warmest wishes to you my friend!! ~Susan