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The Third Party At A Party For Two

Imagination nude
liquored and lacquered lips
ember-breathing phoenix
..lighter fluid magic
when let loose near a flame..
combustible thigh-highs
when moonshine-high is nigh—
the moon she bathes in dreams

I have you both in hand
my tongue slick and sleek seeks
to taste the fruits of fields
intoxicated snake
oh! my lust a slither
a quiver serpentine
squeeze innocence with sins
revive the withered vine

anthurium’s shield leaf
your phallic sword unsheathed
exotic frolic fire
in heart-shaped bloom I burn
fire-water-pulse untamed
grabbed by the mane restrained
—unrestrained dreams unleashed

tequila genie free
sassy-frassy lassie
a parasol in pink
frilly and unfolded
beholder beholden
to climb aboard and fly
feminine flamingo
through shaken sky uncorked—
liquid-libido rains
as thirst and thunder reigns
just drop the reins and ride
bridal sweet  bridle free
yah barefoot and bareback
yes! drain the bottle dry

free way ticket three way
trifecta perfecta
primal energies spoon
la belle ‘Bianca’ blanc—
wine-skinned mademoiselle

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Anisha Dutta Date: 6/26/2024 4:14:00 AM Big Congrats to win TOP. Poem is UNIQUE , but too tough for my perception. Yet I am whelmed. Hugs. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 6/27/2024 6:28:00 AM Dear Anisha, it wonderful to see you. Thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Your response to my poem lifts my spirits. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ashley Gleason Date: 5/8/2024 6:25:00 PM Great imagery and metaphors , very clever & blush-inducing ! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2024 6:14:00 PM Dear Ashley, thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful comments. The "sassy-frassy lassie" in the poem is quite vivacious! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

I Am Anaya Date: 5/5/2024 6:06:00 PM Lucious lushes, steamy warm and fuzzy. I can feel sensations with enthusiastic rhythms of imagery coming alive. For those, Susan we who have a pulse for life and who still dream and fantasize this is fantastic. Congratulations on your Trophy win! I'll break out the bubbly! Hugs~my sensuous friend, Anaya Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/5/2024 6:13:00 PM Dear Anaya, I revel and rejoice in your wonderful response to my poem. What a thrill to read your esteemed thoughts! I especially adore "we who have a pulse for life and who still dream and fantasize" - indeed we are as vivacious in life and imagination as we are in our poetry. Thank you for your kind congrats, your luscious insight and your celebratory spirit. Pop the cork, my friend! Cheers!! Warmest wishes, sweet poetess.. ~Susan

Triny Xiang Date: 4/30/2024 7:00:00 PM Wow, you make me blush and that's hard to do. I will never look at a anthurium the same way. I never knew mé·nage à trois could be so artful. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/2/2024 7:13:00 AM Dear Triny, thank you for your wonderful comments and for sharing in the fun spirit of this poem. The “third party” in the wild party for two is wine.. our amorous couple in the poem knows how to have a rollicking good time :) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Anisha Dutta Date: 4/30/2024 9:24:00 AM WOW ! I am charmed. Big Congrats. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/30/2024 10:28:00 AM Dear Anisha, it wonderful to see you. Thank you for your gracious visit and kind congrats. Your response to my poem lifts my spirits. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Regina Elliott Date: 4/23/2024 4:44:00 PM Quite a romantic and beauteous poem monumental in its verse, dear poetess! A huge Congratulations on a very worthy win. Your golden pen flows from such a gifted soul and heart. God's providence and blessings to you poetry friend. xoxx Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/25/2024 10:52:00 AM Dear Regina, soulful poetess, I am humbled by your wonderful words and honored by your esteemed presence gracing my poetry page. Thank you for sharing in the spirit of this poem with me. Your kind congrats are truly appreciated as is your poetry friendship. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/21/2024 3:15:00 PM Sorry I didn't quite get the third party. Not a drinker but wish I was!! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 4/21/2024 3:58:00 PM Haha! Such a cute comment, Andrea. Thank you for revisiting my slightly naughty poem and for the smiles. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/23/2024 10:27:00 AM Hmm is this about a threesome? Congrats on your trophy win, Susan. I really liked the line with alliteration sassy grassy lassie! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/29/2024 5:51:00 PM Dear Andrea, a threesome..? sort of.. The “third party” joining the party for two on their fun romantic evening is alcohol. The wine-skinned mademoiselle is wine :) the beverage of choice for the speaker of this crazy poem. Your kind congrats are a delight to receive. Thank you, dear Andrea. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Valsa George Date: 3/21/2024 9:53:00 PM "anthurium’s shield leaf/ your phallic sword unsheathed/ exotic frolic fire/ in heart-shaped bloom I burn" What a torrent of sensuous imagery! Nude imagination is running riots. Susan, dear unrivaled poetess, you write to bag a trophy always! :) Your unique writing skills and amazing gift of words make me awestruck. The assonance and alliteration employed have added a lot of charm to your poem. Unfortunately with so many responsibilities at hand, I am unable to read many of the classic poems and I greatly regret my inability. These days I miss a lot of poetry contests too as I don't have time to compose poems. Congratulations sweet friend on your well-deserved trophy win. Thanks a lot for your generous words of appreciation for my poems. When it comes from you I feel greatly thrilled. Love and Hugs! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/22/2024 5:21:00 PM Dearest Valsa, your gracious visit and graceful comments are stunning, thrilling and received with my deepest appreciation. Thank you for your kind congrats and for pointing out the verses you liked.. I read your treasured thoughts with immense gratitude. I completely understand you not having time to read, compose or post poetry due to obligations and responsibilities, I go through times like that too. But your golden poetic pen never loses its luster, my sweet friend, it shines on and on! I admire you and your beautiful poetry always. Many thanks to you! Warmest wishes and hugs, lovely poetess.. ~Susan

Peter Dome Date: 3/21/2024 2:13:00 PM Congrats. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/22/2024 5:00:00 PM Thank you, Pete

Peter Dome Date: 3/21/2024 2:11:00 PM Wow. I need a cold shower, phew. This is scorching hot!. The visuals are stunning, so well written, and tastily done. An inspiration a piece of finest art. A fav thanks for sharing. Just going in the shower to cool down. Boy it's hot in here. Pete. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/22/2024 5:00:00 PM Dear Pete, your gracious visit and delightful, lighthearted response to my poem is received with appreciation. Thank you for your kindness and for the honor of your fav. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/20/2024 4:58:00 PM Congratulations on winning the trophy, Susan. Such a fabulous poetry which only my poetess friend, Susan, can compose, with her golden creative quill - no wonder it was placed at the top! Love your vocabulary, brilliant phrases, love your intrinsic rhythm of a free verse - thank you Susan, for dropping by. Love and hugs ~ Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/21/2024 11:54:00 AM Dearest Mala, soulful poetess, thank you for gracing my poem with your gracious and graceful presence. I am elated by your lovely comments. You never fail to touch my heart with the beauty of your words, both in the vast expanse of your poetry and in the small space of the comment box. I am humbled and honored. Thank you for your treasured thoughts and heartfelt congrats. Warmest wishes and hugs, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/19/2024 6:42:00 PM Fabulous poetry. Congratulations on your trophy finish. I can see why your poem was chosen. :0) Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/20/2024 5:10:00 PM Dear Richard, I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for sharing in its rollicking good time and for leaving your esteemed comments. Your kind congrats are appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Nancy Kaufman Date: 3/18/2024 4:57:00 AM Hi Dear Susan, I love the metaphors to horses thru out your romping write. "fire, water, pulse, untamed, grabbed by the mane restrain", "trifecta perfecta". You my dear are a true master. Best wishes in your contest and thank you for taking time out to visit moi..Blessings Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/20/2024 5:05:00 PM Dear Nancy, your gracious visit and and wonderful comments are a thrill to receive. Thank you for sharing in the romp and rollick of this poem with me. I'm happy to know which phrases stood out to you. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton Date: 3/17/2024 1:28:00 PM I see a Charlotte contest winner, I know it has to be great. What a fun write Susan I'm always amazed at your unique phrasing and wordplay...what a hoot! Congrats on another great write and win! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/17/2024 5:10:00 PM Dear John, my long lost friend, it's wonderful to see you! I hope you'll be gracing the pages of PS with your poetic talents once again. Your inspiring presence has been missed by myself and many here. Thank you for your gracious comments and kind congrats. They are truly appreciated, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Bill Baker Date: 3/14/2024 9:44:00 PM Congratulations on your Trophy win, Susan. I love the uninhibited flow of your poetry. Tantalizing and vivid, the imagery flows and entices the reader. the use of alliteration is well used, and the rhythm was consistent throughout. Overall, a great read. Thanks for sharing your immense talent with us, my friend. Your poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/17/2024 5:06:00 PM Dear Bill, my poet friend, thank you for sharing your insightful comments with me. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your valued thoughts and kind congrats. I am humbled and honored. Your poetry friendship is ever appreciation! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 3/13/2024 4:09:00 PM Absolutely a lovely write here enjoyed reading your work many blessings. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 5:40:00 PM Dear Yolanda, your wonderful visit and comments are received with appreciation. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Frances Schiavina Date: 3/13/2024 10:47:00 AM Congratulations Susan on your trophy winning masterpiece. Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 5:38:00 PM Dear Francis, thank you for your wonderful words and kind congrats. I am honored, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Don Iannone Date: 3/13/2024 6:30:00 AM Susan, Love your lively poem. It is a vibrant canvas of imagery and imagination, painting a vivid picture of liberation and indulgence. It's as if Bacchus himself were whispering these verses into our ears. Bravo! ~Don Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 5:31:00 PM Dear Don, indeed, Bacchus would be proud of the revelry relished by the "sassy-frassy lassie" narrating this poem.. lol! Thank you for your gracious visit and wonderful comments, they are uplifting! I'm so glad to know you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Nwachukwu Victor Date: 3/12/2024 11:28:00 PM Congratulations on your win ma Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 5:22:00 PM Thank you, Victor, for your kind congrats, too.. ~Susan

Nwachukwu Victor Date: 3/12/2024 11:26:00 PM I most say you are Talented I love your peom ma I'm a new poet please support me in any way you can Thank you Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 5:20:00 PM Dear Victor, thank you for your visit and wonderful comments. As poets, we grow in our art by reading other poets (all poets, not just PS poets, both classic and modern poetry) and by practicing the art of writing. Read on, write on! Welcome to poetry soup. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne Date: 3/11/2024 3:01:00 PM Many congratulations, Susan, on your top placement. The "tequila genie," the booze belt as a relationship participant is truly inspired. The naughty sexual illusions add spark to the piece. That ending stanza is a zinger; a "wine skinned mademoiselle" is a memorable image indeed. Best wishes, Brian Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 8:48:00 AM Dear Brian, my esteemed poet friend, it's wonderful to see you! Thank you for your inspiring assessment of my poem. Your poet's soul sees into the heart of this piece with clarity. Thank you for sharing in the emotions and imagination of this poem with me. I'm so glad to know the last stanza left you with a memorable image. I was hoping for an indelible ending and your words let me know I achieved my poetic goal. I hope all is well with you and yours, that Mum is persevering, and that Spring is sternly pushing Winter aside there as it's doing here. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Ink Empress Date: 3/11/2024 12:19:00 PM Dear poetic soul, i am in awe mesmerized and captivated by your word pairing and the fun yet artistic way of weaving lines, how creative is your mind: i wonder, where do you find such versatile ways of painting imagery and how you write truly is beyond exquisite with a feminine voice and eloquent touch: i especially ofcourse love the moon lines, “ when moonshine-high is nigh— the moon she bathes in dreams“ cosmically divine! And so sensually alluring! Love this! Congratulations on your win. Fave Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/14/2024 8:38:00 AM Dear Empress, poetic North star, I am humbled yet elated by your touching response to my poem. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. They are as uplifting and inspiring as your exquisite poetry. Thank you for sharing in the emotions and imagination of this poem with me. Your kind congrats are cherished as is the honor of your fave. Warmest wishes, my poetic friend.. ~Susan

Margarita Lillico Date: 3/11/2024 12:01:00 PM Congrats! What a piece by a master! I will read and reread! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/12/2024 4:54:00 PM Dear Margarita, I am humbled and honored by your words. I'm especially happy to know that you feel my poem is worthy of rereads.., that's every poet's dream come true. Thank you, dear poetess, for your kindness and gracious visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/11/2024 11:39:00 AM combustible thigh-highs… have you both in hand my tongue slick and sleek seeks to taste the fruits of fields…such wonderful and sensual language unleashed. I see why Charlotte loved this! congrats on first place! Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/12/2024 5:30:00 PM Haha! "combustible thigh-highs".. it's amazing that you highlighted that line, Kim, because when I wrote it, I thought of you as a poet who would appreciate the imagery of it :) Thank you for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. Your inspiring presence is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

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