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January 1, 2024
 
~ Poem Of The Week ~
January 7, 2024
 
~ Second Place ~
Premiere Contest: A  2024
Sponsor: Brian Strand
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In glamor-light of sunset a new crowd of cumulus clouds arrive and revive a sepia sky-scene— unworldly woolgatherers gather spinning fantasy fluff into quixotic yarns of debutantes dancing with honeymoon hunger; their dewy eyes blurred by the sawdust of stardust pseudo-princess-pleasure-seekers —drama daring pinot-noir peignoir baring— full of themselves and solar ignition preen like quasi queens …as they gaze into a saffron glazed looking-glass lake… full-bodied peony-plush reflections blushed hot-stuff cream-puffs jostling for prime position as an aqueous mirror acquiesces and titillating fantasies tingle stiffened spines of sideline reeds… they; the toast of twilight-nightlife a pageant of ripened peach pin-ups oh, poor scarlet starlets they know not the fleeting nature of their beauty what about the golden hour excites them so? fiery shades ride high persuading yes— invading pale day-maiden thighs apple bottoms clasped flaunted bosoms grasped— Venus-like vesper vixens marshmallowy binge on technicolor like bonfire bonbons they press together in suspended solidarity; sorority girls—kittenish revel in new found sex-appeal lipstick pinks and Ferrari reds possess racy candied cumulus curves like zealous jealous neon lovers— frothy gypsies glowing in the gloaming g l i d e . . . gold-god seeded and heated a romance with the Sun; a hot affair! yet— flirtations with flimsy sylphs tempts not a noon time flare from sundown stud’s embers; rude-rock-star (his palate jaded by tipsy celestial bodies) beds down behind dark downy hills— the burn of their yearn spurned! his high voltage rays fade and sangria party-girls age; a floating flock of feminine flamingos no longer in a flamenco mood— plumpy-plummy cumulus clouds jelly-jam-juicy in cleavage couture turn old mare gray —puffed-up ethereal egos deflate …and then... SHE R I S E S from diurnal dust of eastern dusk… roused by nighttime reveilles of nightingales’ negligee-nocturnes a solo solar-system seductress sashays on stage oh! how she floats airy as a dandelion’s floury puff— skin lustrous as porcelain as if touched upon by fingers of candlelight she ascends the darkling yet star-sparkling dias above and beyond Rubenesque scoops of vague vanilla vapor —harebrain Janes; p l a i n in the absence of the setting-star’s chroma spill— cool aloof a l o f t the ageless dreamboat diva lounges her half-closed eyes—orgasmic; the Milky Way beneath black-fringed lids… her blueberry-velvet boudoir bespangled like a discotheque the solar-wind his love song his corona her crown her nightspot their hotspot the o r i g i n a l platinum blonde gold-simmered in star-shimmered lamé the “Monroe” moon tangles a tequila tango; pepper passion with sugar cane dreams— features of her famed face framed in a gilded spotlight– his all-night sheen caresses honeydew hips kisses pillow pout lips—parted pleasure principle honey dipped nightglow-seduction sipped the Sun her prince —s h e— his flaxen haired showgirl! his swoon wooed by her night shining dance; veil-frail-cirrus swirl showy flowy billows whirl wrap and unwrap a ‘sugar-cookie-shimmy’ hotshot in her starring role strip tease— his stargazing chéri his elegant exhibitionist; a stager a player… he— a rapt voyeur— rapturous! for her he will r i s e again and again she— his pearly-petaled moonflower unfurled in cosmic foreplay a white-satin-sheets dreamer a sun-cinema romancer an immortal go-go dancer forever pulsing male mortal blood into whiskey as ingénue-innocence spoons ultraviolet lust! ah, poor scarlet starlets—ha! no.. they know not the fleeting nature of their beauty hot spiced cider; the taste of laughing the last laugh celebrates upon her silver tongue

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Date: 3/7/2024 7:07:00 AM
Dear Susan poetess plus, I truly am late to the party as I'm ashamed to admit I haven't kept up on poems of the week here. This is a superb piece with such amazing alliteration, "a floating flock of feminine flamingos" is so wonderfully graphic. A hearty congratulations on this POTW and a fav 4 m3.
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Date: 3/9/2024 7:39:00 AM
Dear Nancy, it's so wonderful to see you, and you are never too late to the party.. it's just getting started! lol! I'm thrilled to receive your amazing feedback and so glad to know you liked that particular line. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. The honor of your congrats and fav are held in my deepest appreciation. Warmest wishes my poetry friend.. ~Susan
Date: 2/28/2024 6:34:00 AM
Hi Susan! Once again I'm late for the party :( Congratulations for Poem Of The Week and contest podium finish. After reading this beauty more than once I am still unable to shower it with all the praise it deserves. Of course, imagery, alliteration, vocabulary and creativity take center stage. [definitely a fav] Alas, those types of movies will never return, but at least we have the benefit of re-watching the 'greats' of old! ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend // paul
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Date: 3/2/2024 7:40:00 AM
Dear Paul, you're never late to the party because it doesn't start till you arrive! :) I relish your amazing comments, they are uplifting and gratifying. Thank you for your heartwarming congrats and for the high honor of your fav. Your poetic presence and friendship is inspiring and held in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes and hugs my dear friend.. ~Susan
Date: 2/19/2024 7:22:00 AM
Oh....my....gosh! I struggle to find the exact words to attempt to describe the magnificent beauty of this spectacular poem, Dearest Susan! You definitely do need to publish a book of your otherworldly poems and put it on Amazon. Bravissimo, sweet poetess friend, on POTW. It should of been 1st in the contest. The good Lord has gifted you so well. xxox
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Date: 2/19/2024 8:35:00 AM
Dearest Regina, soulful poetess and wonderful friend, I'm thrilled to receive your amazing comments. Your celebratory words leave me in awe, my sweet poetry friend. I am both humbled and honored by your friendship and kindness. Thank you for sharing in the emotion and imagination of this poem with me. Your shining presence is uplifting and truly appreciated, my dear soulful and gifted sis. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/14/2024 6:56:00 AM
Susan, I hope you have someone putting your book(s) together. It may be a pain, but it would be well worth it to you…and your readers to seek out a publisher. Your stuff is on a different level and it needs to be shared with a larger audience.
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Date: 1/20/2024 7:52:00 AM
Dear Mark, your encouraging comments are wonderful to receive. I may begin to explore this option sooner than later. Your belief in my poetry is deeply appreciated since I respect and admire you as an extraordinary poet and a genuine poetry friend. Thank you, Mark. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/13/2024 10:59:00 AM
This POTW dazzles in your poetic brilliance, Susan. Well deserving of all the accolades you receive, my friend. Words always adorned in eloquence.
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Date: 1/20/2024 7:47:00 AM
Dear Vijay, your poetic eloquence is appreciated as is the delight of your visit. Thank you for your lovely and uplifting comments, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/13/2024 6:09:00 AM
Susan, you have penned an extraordinary poem, so beautifully written. I am so inspired by your writing ! Congratulations on your contest win and for receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor, a FAV for me, blessings, Constance
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:59:00 PM
Dear Constance, soulful poetess, thank you. I am truly touched, humbled and honored by your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. I'm thrilled that you found my poem worthy of a fav, that means a lot to me coming from a poetess of your high caliber. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/12/2024 5:33:00 AM
DAMN!!!!! I just pulled the shades and blushed...am heading for a cold shower to wash my mind out with soap...Lady Chatterly has left the building....a sensual word bath of eroticism and poetic perception
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Date: 1/17/2024 7:06:00 PM
Dear John, you're so silly! lol! Your gracious presence and comments are received with appreciation. Thank you my humorous and poetic friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/11/2024 9:02:00 AM
Congratulations on POTW, Susan! Marilyn, whether a moonrise or a moon set, such lovely poetry tributed to superficial beauty celebrated, that won't last. To whom whoever her Sun prince may be. A Kennedy Sun? I just had to throw that in. lol. Have a nice week! xo
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Date: 1/17/2024 7:02:00 PM
Dear Anaya, your return visit is a delight! Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts and kind congrats. Your poetic presence is ever appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/11/2024 7:18:00 AM
Congratulations Susan on a very worthy POTW! Debx
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:57:00 PM
Dear Deb, thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/10/2024 6:18:00 AM
You're such a a true poet. I'll have to read this several times more to get the full impact (thank you for your explanation to Gary below lol). So worthy of potw, maybe poem of the year!
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:55:00 PM
Dear Tom, that's high praise coming from you, a poet I respect and admire. I am humbled and honored by your appreciation of my poem. Thank you for your valued thoughts and for sharing in the imagination of this poem with me. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Date: 1/10/2024 12:28:00 AM
An amazing poem and so deserving of POTW... Congratulations
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:52:00 PM
Dear Silent One, I'm delighted once again by your return visit and kind congrats. So considerate of you. Thank you, my poetry friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/9/2024 6:07:00 PM
Congratulations, Dear Susan, on your POTW. Your poems are genuinely works of art - the images, vocabulary, descriptions, alliteration - everything in your creations are superb, and marvellous! We are fortunate to enjoy your brilliant masterpieces - each one surpasses the previous piece. Thank you for sharing ...love and hugs!
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:49:00 PM
Dearest Mala, inspiring poetess, your comments have the power to lift my spirits to the stars. I am both humbled and honored by your appreciation of my poem. Thank you for sharing in the imagination and emotions of this poem with me, and for sharing your uplifting words of congrats. Your poetic friendship is prized. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan
Date: 1/9/2024 3:12:00 PM
Great alliteration and imagery! Like Valsa, I enjoyed the quixotic yarns… Congratulations on POTW!
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:46:00 PM
Thank you, Kim, for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Your lovely comments are valued. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/8/2024 11:29:00 PM
"unworldly woolgatherers gather spinning fantasy fluff into quixotic yarns of debutantes dancing with honeymoon hunger- dewy eyes blurred by the sawdust of stardust"......Only a few can excel or be on par with you in your poetic exuberance. Your description of the sky and the changes therein and the romance staged are all so wonderful. I have no words in my vocabulary to appreciate the beauty of this alliterative verse.Your poem and the image are equally exquisite !Your use of colors is simply brilliant ! There are a plethora of heavenly images unfolding . Sweet Susan, Hearty Congratulations on Poem of the Week.
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:44:00 PM
Dearest Valsa, brilliant poetess, your soulful presence and your beautiful comments are elating. Thank you for sharing in the imagination and emotions of this poem with me. I am humbled and honored by your appreciation of my poem. Your kind congrats are touching and your poetic friendship is valued. Warmest wishes, my sweet friend.. ~Susan
Date: 1/8/2024 4:44:00 PM
A magnificent write Susan, congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the week… Belle
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:41:00 PM
Dear Beryl, thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Your thoughts are received with appreciation. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/8/2024 6:11:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your wonderful POTW win. Loved reading your write/story again. Let's write more in 24........................
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Date: 1/17/2024 7:07:00 PM
Dear Paula, your return visit and kind congrats are received with appreciation. Thank you for your kindness my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/8/2024 1:38:00 AM
What a great work of art! A gem and somehow I missed it! Congratulations on potd and belated contest victory congrats.
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Date: 1/9/2024 12:49:00 PM
Dear Karen, I am humbled and honored by your precious comments. Thank you for sharing in the emotion and imagination of this poem with me. Your esteemed poetic presence and kind congrats are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/7/2024 4:46:00 PM
Dear Susan, reading your poetry is like holding a golden strand, and then, so delicate is every weave; until a masterpiece is created. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Week, and your placement in the contest. Many wonderful blessings to you, in the new year. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 1/9/2024 12:40:00 PM
Dear Brandy, soulful poetess, it's so wonderful to see you! I am humbled and honored by the poetic beauty of your precious thoughts. Your lyrical comments are so gracefully expressed, just like your delicate, exquisite poetry. Your golden presence and kind congrats are truly appreciated, my sweet friend. Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and creative new year
Date: 1/7/2024 11:12:00 AM
Back to say, congratulations on your poem receiving the POTW honor, Susan. A well-deserved honor, my friend. Enjoy your week of recognition! Bill
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Date: 1/7/2024 12:37:00 PM
Dear Bill, how thoughtful of you to return with your gracious words of congrats. Your kindness fills me with appreciation. Thank you, my poetic friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/7/2024 6:13:00 AM
Oh my gosh, Susan! I am so very glad your Monroe epic was chosen as POTW. Otherwise, I would have missed it. Congratulations on weaving so much wonderful reminiscing of old movies and those who desperately sought to star in them. I had to laugh at hair brain Janes (I assume you mean Mansfield). There was such pageantry in productions of "Venus-like vesper vixens" dancing beautifully choreographed numbers. Even around swimming pools (Esther Williams). Silver Screen starlets. Not any more.
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Date: 1/7/2024 12:34:00 PM
Dear Lin, it's wonderful to see you. Thank you for sharing in the emotion and imagination of this poem with me. Your precious thoughts and kind congrats are lovely to receive. Indeed, silver-screen starlets ain't what they used to be. Warmest wishes for a happy and creative 2024 my poetic friend.. ~Susan P.S. lovely new avatar!
Date: 1/7/2024 4:24:00 AM
Susan, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTW.
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Date: 1/7/2024 12:39:00 PM
Dear Tania, it's wonderful to see you! Thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes for a happy and creative 2024.. ~Susan
Date: 1/7/2024 3:12:00 AM
You never disappoint us with your beautiful poetry Susan. Congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Happy New year to you. Tom
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Date: 1/7/2024 12:43:00 PM
Dear Tom, it's wonderful to see you! Thank you for your gracious visit and inspiring words. I'm glad to know you thought well of this very long poem, my friend. Your kind congrats are ever appreciated. Warmest wishes for a healthy, happy and creative 2024.. ~Susan
Date: 1/5/2024 10:33:00 PM
Oh gosh, dear Susan, this is a masterful wordsmithery, adorned with vehement voices of poetic elegance, artistic skills and pristine vocabulary that flow so lavishly in the heart-touching echoes of this poem! Your alliterations make me swoon, as they weave gorgeous tapestries behind ethereal metaphors and your use of colours is just beyond astounding.. I'm in sheer awe of your creative prowess and the way you deliver emotions so exquisitely.. "his pearly-petaled moonflower", "lipstick pinks" wow
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Date: 1/7/2024 12:30:00 PM
Dear Hiya, I am ever enchanted by your sweet soulful presence and lovely poetic friendship. Your gracious visit fills me with delight and your golden comments are preciously held in my deepest appreciation. I'm thrilled to know you hold my poem in high regard as I hold your grand poetic artistry in my highest esteem. Your exquisite pen is as radiant as the Monroe moon herself! Thank you for the honor your fav, soulful poetess, I am humbled.. Warmest wishes to you for a happy new year filled with light, peace and creative inspiration.. ~Susan
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Date: 1/5/2024 10:36:00 PM
"a solo solar-system seductress sashays on stage oh! how she floats airy as a dandelion’s floury puff—", "a romance with the sun;" Such an enticing and glorious write, full of splendor vibing in a romantic ambience.. This recieves a FAV for me, your poetry fills my heart with dazzling fascination.. :) Sending you lots of love & light, best wishes for the New Year too ~
Date: 1/3/2024 2:40:00 AM
Wow! Congratulations.. I love Marilyn Monroe too... I have a poem for her entitled Goddess of Sultry...
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Date: 1/5/2024 5:23:00 PM
Dear R. B., thank you for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. So glad you enjoyed my poem. I will definitely go to your page to read your poem Goddess of Sultry. warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Date: 1/2/2024 9:55:00 PM
WOW! Susan, totally overwhelmed, my friend. Your poetry is a masterpiece. It is a lesson in imagery and metaphor use. The alliterations are pleasing to the reader and the descriptive language is engaging, luring the read in leading them to the next verse after verse. A FAV for my list, an excellent entry for the contest, a high placement assured. No luck is need for this one. Thank you for sharing your poetic gift with us, Susan. Happy New Year! Have a great 2024, my friend. Bill
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Date: 1/5/2024 5:29:00 PM
Dear Bill, I am totally overwhelmed by the depth and breadth of your comments. Your words are valued and a joy to receive. I'm gratified to know that you enjoyed my poem and I'm truly honored by your fav. Thank you for sharing in the imagination of this poem with me. Warmest wishes for a happy 2024, my poetry friend.. ~Susan
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