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Below is the poem of the day entitled Wander-Lust which was written by poet Susan Ashley.

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Wander-Lust

                    
                    Eroticism -
             a supple spine in a wanting curve
       and a foolish fever simmers a scarlet heartbeat -
    temptation is an aphrodisiac 
  as guilt is a red kite lost in a hot hurricane 

   a strand of blue moonstones plunge to titillate
       illicit points of contact caught by starlight 
         restless yin-nerve-endings take an edgy stance -
    primal presence pearls beneath parted flimsy fabric 
 ah.. gossamer chic taken and tossed by windy hands freeing 
  moons and earth captured in your orbit

      golden hair a dirty tangle flies
         streamers of infidelity seized in someone else’s hands
              heat-seeking rhythm throbs within walls 
                  a slapping popping bass line frenzy
                 our bodies wild like a warehouse rave
          a driving beat hugging hips caught in a fishnet shimmy
       high on oxytocin and fizz of affaire du jour -
    unbridled breakers breaking vows in a whipped up gale
     as hedonistic hot spots revel in unrestrained spindrift 

      .. it’s a jungle for conjugal love ..

              volcanic ash streaks a feral romance 
                 carnal cat - a hungry stippled stray
                    pins me down like prey in a dopamine storm 
                where edges rendezvous soft and hard and fuse
           a silhouette of geometry body-painted in black sands 
    as the surge uncurls the waves —
 dreamscape escape on a slick onyx sheet

nakedness blurs in the rough charcoal smudge
shapes shaded with a roll on the rim of a graphite night
 the art of cheating sins stain a seedy portrait on skin 
  yet basks in the moonbeam’s push into the pulse
     without mercy or justification - 
        just unadulterated 
            adulterated..

                    euphoria!



Susan Ashley
September 23, 2020



(composed July 18, 2020, part of an exploration on this theme. A companion piece to be posted at a later date)

Arturo Michael Date: 9/25/2020 10:37:00 AM The wildfires of love...nice one Susan...Good to see you here...Congratulations on POTD...and a beautiful day it is... Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/25/2020 8:45:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. What a story/write. Your pen was working overtime on this one. Enjoy your win and day.............. Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 9/25/2020 7:59:00 AM Congratulations on POTD Login to Reply

Jeanne McGee Date: 9/25/2020 6:20:00 AM Wonderful exploration. Congrats on POTD, Susan Login to Reply

John lawless Date: 9/25/2020 6:17:00 AM ..."our bodies wild like a warehouse rave" WHEW.....CANCEL THE COFFEE....I'M WIDE AWAKE AND BREATHING HEAVY an amazingly intense write Susan. I'd FAVE it but then I'd have to lock up the computer. Login to Reply

Jenna Logan Date: 9/25/2020 6:13:00 AM Your physically intimate wandering is much lovelier than a geographical one. Congratulations on potd, Susan. Login to Reply

Mark Koplin Date: 9/25/2020 4:10:00 AM Congratulations on potd ! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/25/2020 10:41:00 AM Mark, thank you for the kindness of your return visit and for your lovely congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

JAN ALLISON Date: 9/25/2020 3:19:00 AM Beautifully sensuous even the lay out is sexy! Many congratulations on your potd:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Sunshine Smile Date: 9/25/2020 2:19:00 AM - An outstanding poem, Susan ... fine-tuned, tender and wonderfully beautiful :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ....wooooW :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/25/2020 10:42:00 AM Your thoughtful comments and kind congrats are truly appreciated, Anne-Lise. Thank you for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/25/2020 2:07:00 AM A very sensual write Susan, a well deserved honour of POTD, congratulations. Tom Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/25/2020 10:41:00 AM Thank you, Tom, for your wonderful comments and for your very kind congrats. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

John Gondolf Date: 9/24/2020 2:27:00 PM Someone just turned up the heat! Susan, you pen oozes sensuality, I enjoyed the read. Hugs, John Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/25/2020 10:40:00 AM John, it's such a wonderful pleasure to hear from you. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your sizzling comments, my dear friend, and for your kind congrats too! :)) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan John Gondolf Date: 9/25/2020 2:01:00 AM Back to congratulate you on a well deserved POTD!

Regina Elliott Date: 9/23/2020 4:53:00 PM Hi Susan, your wondrous, exquisite poetry is so multi-faceted. Highest of heavenly heights. I definitely feel your great poetry could win the Pulitzer Prize. Hugs xxx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/24/2020 9:37:00 AM My dear sweet friend, the beauty of your comments inspire me to reach ever higher. I am humbled and honored by your gracious comments, Regina. Lovely thoughts from the heart of a gifted poetess, who is also a wonderful poetry friend, is my Pulitzer prize - which I treasure always. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Mark Koplin Date: 9/23/2020 3:21:00 PM Wow! That was a very vivid read. Excellent imagery as well! Well done Susan! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2020 8:10:00 PM Hi Mark, thank you for your gracious visit. Your uplifting comments are truly appreciated! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman Date: 9/23/2020 11:27:00 AM Susan, this is a stunning poem of cascading images - one built beautifully on the other. All the "glamour" of temptation perfectly articulated! The alliteration moves the lines along so lyrically. This is going straight into my favs. Thank you for sharing your perceptive wisdom! Blessings and hugs to you. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2020 8:16:00 PM Sam, thank you for the wonderful thrill of you generous and heartwarming comments. They inspire me more than you can imagine as does the honor of your fav. I’m so please that you enjoyed my poem. I hold your uplifting sentiments in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Susan Woodrow Date: 9/23/2020 9:39:00 AM this is the most beautiful treatise on one of the most touchy causes of euphoria ... enjoyed :) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2020 10:59:00 AM A most touchy cause of euphoria, indeed! Lol! Thank you, Susan! I am so glad you enjoyed. Your comments always delight :)) Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/23/2020 9:30:00 AM Trés sensuous. Great imagery especially a strand of blue moonstones. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 9/23/2020 10:56:00 AM Merci beaucoup, Kim! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

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