Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

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November 22, 2025

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A Fly on the Wall

‘Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful.’ – Molly Ivins

A fly on the wall; a listening bug, if you will, ha!
Over conversational buzz I hover
oh, the grift and greed I discover.
Did you know the common-man-ripoff
is a state sponsored affair? (Gasp!)
Elite pockets; cold in the snow job
if not lined with heat of poor money. If
mouthparts spoke, I’d sip rot to tip truth; a spy
for the small fry, not for rooting media piggies
… for who would suspect a lil ole drone like me?

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Daniel Henry Rodgers November 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM Dear Susan, I loved reading about the voice of a fly that satirizes political corruption, exposing greed and exploitation while mocking the powerful with humor and irreverence. Great Read! Autumn Blessings, Dear Susan, Daniel Susan Ashley December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM Dear Daniel, I relish your wonderful response to my poem. I'm thrilled to know you enjoyed it! Your insightful thoughts are uplifting and they are treasured. Your critique lets me know that I was successful in hitting the mark with this piece. Thank you, my dear poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paige Hind November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM Very honest, I like this tone so much, Susan. Great work, simply <3 Susan Ashley November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM Dear Paige, it’s wonderful to see you! Thank you for your visit. Your encouraging thoughts are wonderful to receive. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Zyrool Gifford November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM Hello Susan, an excellent piece cleverly written. Loved it. Best wishes with the contest my friend. Susan Ashley November 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM Dear Zyrool, I’m so glad to know you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for your lovely visit and uplifting words. You are ever appreciated, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Charles Messina November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM Love this, Susan. "If mouthparts spoke- I'd sip the rot to tip the truth" Awesome! Best wishes in the contest, my dear friend. Warmest wishes ~Charlie Susan Ashley November 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM Dear Charlie, yes, that’s my fav line too! :) I revel in your wonderful response to my poem. Thank you for your best and warmest wishes. Warmest wishes back at you, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough November 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM A fly on the wall, what a great expose' you could have. I enjoy your poem. I'll be careful not to swat. Susan Ashley November 24, 2025 at 5:42 AM Dear Hilda, yes they could be agents for the greater good lol! The ones who need a swat are those in office who double cross the people. Thank you for your wonderful comments and visit, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich November 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM Beyond clever. A sure winner Susan Ashley November 24, 2025 at 5:40 AM Dear Andrea, I’m encouraged by your wonderful words. Let’s hope the esteemed sponsor sees it as you do :) Thank you, my poet friend, your visit brings a smile. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

sara Etgen-Baker November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM loved your creativity and humor....drones as flies on the wall. Love it. best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara Susan Ashley November 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM Dear Sara, I’m so glad to receive your encouraging comments. They brighten my day as does seeing you and Bill in your lovely avatar upon my poem’s page. Thank you, for your kindness. Warmest wishes, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker November 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM Dear poet, dear friend, you have caressed the edges of a world we all share with your descriptive style and insight drawn and quartered from the blade of your poetic words...nicely done, Susan...your poetic friend...Frederic Susan Ashley November 24, 2025 at 5:34 AM Frederic, my poetic friend, I relish your response to my poem.. “drawn and quartered from the blade of your poetic words”.. nicely done too, dear poet, dear friend. You’re always so thoughtful and poetic, thank you. Warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan