Susan Ashley Poet Personification

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September 23, 2017

~ First Place ~
Premiere Contest: No 1286
Sponsor: Brian Strand

~ First Place ~
Contest: Poems That Paint A Picture 3
Sponsor: Silent One

Wild Mango Fandango

Tongues of my temptress fire lick 
arousing your ardent artistic desire
if you dare  imagine me — the intensity
capture me, take your chance
I’ll love you, leave you, please you, tease you, traipse you, 
take you heavenly higher
I'm your drama queen, diva, ballerina 
I’m your fierce flamenco dance!

Scarlet swirls sweeping and dervish whirls weeping 
we are a fluorescent fandango.
Flowing your ink through my virtual veins; 
I'm your lust, your lament, your confession
in your skin stargazing, wrapped in rhymes rippling 
your taste buds, your sweet wild mango,
breathe me to life with beauty and angst
I'm your dreamy rhapsodic obsession.

Fantasy clouds I fly, your bird-of-passionate-paradise
plumage preened with geranium esprit
in rhythmic rapture, twirl me in provocative pirouettes
flare the sensual skirts of your mind.
Alive in your heartbeat, I pulsate; 
- you love me - hate me - need me - you can’t live without me -
I personify designs dancing across your page 
of our pillow talk poetically lined.

Forge my nature in your flame as I mesmerize you 
I am your ingénue;
your soulful seduction strumming my spirit to liveliness 
with an effleurage of emotion...
I’m the creation of your inspiration
a dazzling display of ravish red and citrine hue
in prose I pose arabesque till vivid verse sets me free; 
a flamboyant flamingo, your flirtatious muse in motion.

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I Am Anaya February 19, 2024 at 10:20 AM Filled with passionate confessions of a free-spirited dancer. As she glides and sways her luscious body across the room, enticing with her thoughts so confident, "I am your ingénue", whilst he seduces her exotic spirit. Congratulations, Susan Ashly, on your trophy win! Lovely personification and masterpiece. Stunning painting! Love it. Anaya

Robert Sidwell February 19, 2024 at 9:59 AM Congratulations on your win for this very impressive piece! Susan Ashley February 19, 2024 at 10:07 AM Dear Robert, your gracious visit and words of kind congrats are truly appreciated. Thank you, dear poet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mahtab Bangalee November 19, 2020 at 1:05 AM it's really great; enjoyable poem; & congrats for First Place; expressive the poetic expression Susan Ashley November 21, 2020 at 7:26 AM Mahtab, your kind words are such a pleasure! I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing your kind congrats with me and for leaving such beautiful comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Disha Munot November 17, 2020 at 12:01 AM Susan very beautifully written , wonderful creativity this is the first time I am reading your work ... great job . This poem painted a strong image . Have a great day and congratulations. ~Disha Susan Ashley November 17, 2020 at 6:14 PM Disha, thank you for your inspiring comments that touch me deeply. Your gracious visit and congrats are greatly appreciated. It is a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to reading your poetry as well. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Pandita Sietesantos June 26, 2019 at 3:52 PM Hi Susan, as usual, you never fail to astound and delight with your wonderful creativity and style. You are truly a poet extraordinaire and I salute you and your muse! Congratulations, dear friend, on your platinum win! Well-deserved! Hugs. Pandita Susan Ashley June 26, 2019 at 8:37 PM It so wonderful to hear from you, Pandita. I’m honored by your generous and uplifting comments and by your heartwarming congrats. Your esteemed and lovely presence brightens my poetry page. Thank you, dear poetess and my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vladislav Raven January 13, 2019 at 6:27 PM Hi Susan, it is always a pleasure to drop by your scintillating poetry. This is a thrill ride of wonder. You paint the most vivid, strong images. Your words draw one into the heart of your piece. It is alive with movement. Your words sing with such power and grace. This is one beautiful write. This truly shows the depth of your creativity. This excellent write has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley January 14, 2019 at 8:12 PM My dear friend, thank you for spending some time with one of my more dramatic poems. I was experimenting with really long verses back then.. Your appreciation for my poem warms my heart and makes me smile, Mike. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this piece, as this poem is very special to me as a turning point in my artistic expression. I agree with you, I also feel that this poem is like a thrill ride, it certainly was a thrill to write! :) Your beautiful comments and your fave are held in my truest appreciation, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes for a lovely Tuesday.. ~Susan

Paul Callus November 19, 2017 at 10:22 AM I was enticed by the title, Susan and could not let go of the temptation, and I am pleased to state that I am not at all disappointed. On the contrary I became involved in your sensual and passionate dance , its rhythm and beat, where movement and imagery play a major part. Your top placement in the contest is indeed very much deserved...congratulations. Warm regards // paul Susan Ashley November 19, 2017 at 6:25 PM Paul, this write was a wild ride, my pen just had a mind of its own and it was wonderful! When I saw the pic, my first thought was she was 'poetry' in motion.. so I personified her as such. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so beautifully on my poem. I am so proud of this write so it thrills me that you enjoyed it! Your cherished thoughts you share with me are so appreciated.~Susan

Becca Teagan October 29, 2017 at 8:58 PM ohhh this is hot! A lot of well chosen and well-place word, as well as alliteration... "I'm your lust, your lament, your confession" - this sizzles! Congrats! Susan Ashley October 30, 2017 at 6:26 PM Becca, I'm glad you could feel the heat! lol! Thank you so much for your awesome comment. I am so pleased by your appreciation for my poem, your warmhearted congrats and for sharing your cherished thoughts with me.. ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 29, 2017 at 9:26 AM I could feel the dance steps and whirls reading this! Pace quickening, reading faster and faster. Delicious penning and Congratulations! Thank you Susan :) Bless! xomo Susan Ashley October 29, 2017 at 7:30 PM Maureen, your kind words are such a pleasure! I'm so happy you enjoyed this write. Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts with me and for leaving such a beautiful comment. Hugs and friendship.. ~Susan

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 28, 2017 at 11:56 AM I agree w/Kai ...WoW! That was one scintillating, sensual thrill ride of a poem, Susan. Your pen was scorching hot on this salsa poetic dance. Beautiful poem. Aurora bright write. Love and smiles always. Susan Ashley October 28, 2017 at 5:26 PM Freddie, your appreciation for my poem warms my heart and makes me smile.. thank you for the wonderful visit and sharing your thoughts with me in your beautiful comment. With much appreciation I wish you love and smiles always... ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann October 26, 2017 at 1:47 AM Absolutely Wow. Thank you. Susan Ashley October 26, 2017 at 5:36 PM I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem Kai. Thank you for your time, wonderful visit and a simply beautiful comment. My warmest regards.. ~Susan

John Michaels October 14, 2017 at 12:48 PM Fantastic write, Susan. Great imagery, wonderful flow, seductive rhythm and powerful cadence. Congratulations on your First Place win! Regards, John. Susan Ashley October 14, 2017 at 9:22 PM John, it is with great appreciation that I read your lovely words of praise for my poem. Thank you so much for your kind visit, your insightful comment and warm congrats. Warmest regards! ~Susan

Moon Flower October 5, 2017 at 12:14 AM Hey, this is a great write. Congrats on your deserving win as well. ;) Susan Ashley October 5, 2017 at 6:56 PM Hi Moon Flower, i so appreciate your visit and kind words. Thank you for the lovely comment and the warm congrats! :) Susan

Line Gauthier October 4, 2017 at 8:34 PM Wow! Mangoes have that very same effect on me but was never able to express it quite so very passionately. Superbly done. Susan Ashley October 4, 2017 at 9:01 PM I so appreciate your lovely comment Line and your wonderful visit. Thank you for your heart-warming sentiments and the smile that it gave me. :) Susan

Arthur Vaso October 1, 2017 at 11:31 PM oh la la, I think I need a glass of wine now!!! Great write! Susan Ashley October 2, 2017 at 4:38 PM Hi Arthur, thank you for stopping by with your wonderfully warm words. I deeply appreciate your comment and your visit :)

Arturo Michael October 1, 2017 at 9:58 PM Congratulations... I knew it was fabulous...All the best to you...Good night my friend Susan Ashley October 2, 2017 at 4:37 PM Good evening my friend. Thank you Arturo for your visit and kind words of congrats. I so appreciate your wonderful comment and your friendship! I hope you have a beautiful evening :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 1, 2017 at 8:46 AM - A wonderful poem, Susan - A picture with a lively and wide range - I see it's a winning poem ... Congratulations well deserved :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Ashley October 1, 2017 at 6:03 PM I so appreciate your lovely visit and wonderfully kind words Anne-Lise. Thank you for your beautiful comment :) Susan

Peter Rees October 1, 2017 at 5:21 AM Such energy, such passion, such vivid imagery - almost too much for a mere male person to take in, but I've certainly enjoyed trying. Susan Ashley October 1, 2017 at 5:56 PM I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge Peter! :) Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and visit. Your lovely kind words are so appreciated! :)

Eileen Manassian October 1, 2017 at 2:33 AM Wow! This is simply superb! I can see why it won first place. Delightful use of alliteration and vivid imagery. I loved this piece. Susan Ashley October 1, 2017 at 5:46 PM I so appreciate your lovely comment and visit Eileen. Thank you for your kind words and I'm happy that you enjoyed this piece! :)

Bernard Chan September 30, 2017 at 9:55 PM There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said by others already. So, just one word: spectacular poetry! Sorry, make that 2 words :) Susan Ashley October 1, 2017 at 5:44 PM Thank you so much for stopping by Bernard and leaving your kind and wonderful comment. I always appreciate seeing your lovely words on my page. :)

Ralph Sergi September 30, 2017 at 8:00 AM Congratulations, Susan! You have certainly painted a beautiful poetic picture! Susan Ashley September 30, 2017 at 8:42 AM Thank you Ralph for your wonderful comment and visit. I hope you have a lovely Saturday! :)

Heidi Sands September 30, 2017 at 5:03 AM I am back to say congratulations for your great win with this one Susan! :) Susan Ashley September 30, 2017 at 8:41 AM Thank you so much Heidi for your lovely comment and visit this morning and for taking the time to encourage me along the way! I hope you are having a beautiful Saturday! :)

Joanna Daniel September 28, 2017 at 6:31 AM Excellent poetry, Susan, many congratulations on your well deserved top win:) Susan Ashley September 28, 2017 at 5:44 PM Hi Jo, I so appreciate your wonderful comment and the congrats. Thank you for your kind words and your visit. :) Susan

Janis Medders Tobechi September 27, 2017 at 7:51 PM Congratulations on your 1st place win. Very descriptive imagery. You certainly bring the picture to life and you don't even show it with your poem. Wonderful. Susan Ashley September 27, 2017 at 9:14 PM Hi Janis, thank you for your wonderful comment and visit. I so appreciate you leaving your lovely and kind words for my poem. Susan

Gary Smith September 27, 2017 at 1:05 PM A feast of a poem Susan, excellent, congrats :) Susan Ashley September 27, 2017 at 9:10 PM Thank you Gary for your wonderful comment and visit. Susan

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