Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

Fortunes of My Tears

I see the future
in the constellation of my crystal tears
as you siphon the sparkle off what’s left of my joy.

Heavy is my heart where you spread your composting ego 
sacrificing my fire.

Your unwillingness
to ascend from darkness 
on wings of breath and light
is not lost on me..

as you strut your fan of peacock plumes
snuffing out any hope 
for my flickery flame.


Susan Ashley
July 19, 2018


~ Third Place ~
Contest: Any July 2018 Poem
Sponsor: Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings


~ POTD ~
July 21, 2018

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Vladislav Raven November 11, 2018 at 11:01 AM Hi Susan, your poetic flare sings out in this wonderful piece. You always play the emotions so well. This is a deep write, a poetic gem that sings from your heart. You create a write that plays on the heartstrings of the reader. There is great beauty to be found within sadness Susan. You have written great beauty here. Such excellent poetry. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX Susan Ashley November 12, 2018 at 10:00 PM Indeed, my insightful friend, there is great beauty to be found within sadness and I appreciate the way you can feel my poetry, Mike. Your comments are a pure pleasure to receive and your presence is inspiring.. Thank you my wonderful friend, for gracing my poetry page with your lovely spirit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Eve Roper August 12, 2018 at 7:15 PM Nicely written verse, Susan , congratulations on an excellent win! Hugs Eve Susan Ashley August 12, 2018 at 7:59 PM Eve, your wonderful comments are truly appreciated. Thank you for your kindhearted congrats my lovely friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Susan Gentry August 11, 2018 at 9:30 PM Congratulations on your win and belated congratulations on your POTD. I totally like this. A fav. Susan Ashley August 11, 2018 at 10:59 PM Your heartwarming visit and beautiful comments are deeply appreciated, Susan, as is the fav. Thank you my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Constance La France August 10, 2018 at 5:18 PM Susan congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful write ~ Susan Ashley August 11, 2018 at 10:57 PM Thank you, Dear Heart, for your lovely comments and kind congrats.. I appreciate my wonderful placement in your contest as well as your sponsorship. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf August 9, 2018 at 9:15 PM It happens. Occasionally mistakes are made. Everyone can slip up once in a while. To err is human; to forgive -- divine. So, I will graciously and wholeheartedly forgive Dear Heart for inadvertently turning the list of winners upside down, leaving your wonderful poem in last position, instead of first,...where it perches, regally, in my estimation. Blessings and joy always, Gershon Susan Ashley August 10, 2018 at 10:55 AM Thank you my dear friend, Gershon, for your touching and heartwarming comments.. that I'm high on your list truly thrills me and that I made this list, with so many excellent entries (including your own exceptional and beautiful poem), thrills me as well. Your precious thoughts are cherished and are held close to my heart.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robertina B. August 1, 2018 at 7:31 PM An absolute beautiful write, my dear friend.. Belated congratulations on POTD.. So exquisite and unique.. I really enjoyed it! Blessings dear friend! Susan Ashley August 1, 2018 at 8:45 PM Thank you Robertina for your beautiful appreciation of my poem and for your wonderful congrats. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my write. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Silent One July 25, 2018 at 4:31 PM Belated congrats on POTD.. Susan Ashley July 26, 2018 at 8:37 PM Indeed! I love the pensive beauty of the rain and gloomy skies..and if it's windy it's even better. I just love Nor'Easters - rain or snow.. Silent One July 26, 2018 at 1:59 AM Summer is a busy time for me...The sun does not inspirr my pen...Rain and gloomy skies do...Wevr had no rain for months lol Susan Ashley July 25, 2018 at 8:44 PM Thank you Silent One for your kindhearted congrats.. where have you been hiding? Your presence has been sorely missed my dear friend.. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus July 24, 2018 at 9:55 AM You write of betrayal with deep sadness that spills on a tear smeared page, Susan. Definitely not crying for the person, but for the pain with which he tortures the heart. ~ Congratulations on being awarded POTD! ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend // paul Susan Ashley July 25, 2018 at 2:13 PM As usual, dear Paul, you read me like a (poetic) book.. :)) Your wonderful and keen insights are precious and prized and your beautiful comments are cherished. Thank you for both your heartwarming kindness and your lovely congrats.. Warmest wishes and hugs my dear friend.. ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann July 23, 2018 at 3:12 AM That is written so passionately and critical. With no temptation (?) of retaliation. Great write and congratulations for poem of the day. Many wishes, Kai Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 10:26 PM Kai, thank you for your precious and prized comments and for your heartwarming congrats, both are held in my truest appreciation.. Warmest wishes my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Viv Wigley July 22, 2018 at 1:10 AM Congrats on POTD, Susan, and I love the composting ego phrase. Clever. Viv x Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 8:32 PM Thank you Viv, for your wonderful thoughts.. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem... composting ego really paints a pic doesn't it.. :) Your lovely comments and kindhearted congrats are both truly appreciated my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2018 at 11:45 PM Yay Susan! I am so happy more will get to read this gem because of it being honored with POTD! Congratulations! You already know it was a fave of mine! : ) Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 1:59 PM Connie, thank your for the thoughtful kindness of your return visit and for your wonderfully heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes always my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Virginia Waters July 21, 2018 at 11:45 PM Congratulations on a well penned POTD. Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 1:59 PM Thank you Virginia, for your kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole July 21, 2018 at 9:28 PM Congratulations Susan, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 1:57 PM Brandy, thank you for the kindness of your return visit and your heartwarming congrats.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Eve Roper July 21, 2018 at 3:12 PM Congratulations on POTD, Susan. Well done. Hugs Eve Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 1:55 PM Thank you Eve, for your kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes always my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen July 21, 2018 at 2:37 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Susan - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 1:56 PM Thank you Anne-Lise for your heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina July 21, 2018 at 11:56 AM My dear Susan, congratulations on your win with this very touching and heartfelt poem. Is it time to smell some fresh roses? Only you can answer that! Wishing you happiness and brighter days ahead. My warmest wishes my friend...Charlie // hugs Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 10:17 PM Dear Charlie, I hold your charming, uplifting and beautiful comments in my truest appreciation. Thank you for you heartwarming kindness and for your kindhearted congrats.. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Emile Pinet July 21, 2018 at 11:56 AM You have an irrepressible talent that keeps shining through your words like a sparkling diamond...adding to the craftsmanship of this masterpiece. Emile. Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 10:24 PM Emile, I relish your uplifting and inspiring comments as I do relish your beautiful poetry. Your lovely thoughts fill me with joy. Thank you my friend, for the gift of delight.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Warren Doll July 21, 2018 at 11:25 AM Congratulations on POTD, Susan. Well done. Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM Thank you Warren, for your kindhearted congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sunlite Wanter July 21, 2018 at 11:23 AM Very, very expressive! You really have a way and an imaginative vocabulary! Congratulations! Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 8:39 PM Thank you Sunlite, your beautiful comments and kindhearted congrats lift my spirits and are deeply appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Becca Teagan July 21, 2018 at 10:52 AM Wow this is really good, I'm not sure what the contest is, but this is well-deserving of the POTD honors, congratulations! Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thank you Becca, I relish your lovely comments as I do relish your beautiful poetry. Your precious thoughts and kindhearted congrats are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Charlie Smith July 21, 2018 at 10:29 AM Back to congratulate you for POTD honors... Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 2:01 PM Thank you Charlie, for the kindness of your return visit and and your heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes to you my friend. ~Susan

Roy Pett July 21, 2018 at 9:59 AM Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Susan with another inspirational poem, exceptional poetry. :)) Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 8:34 PM Roy, thank you for your precious and prized comments and for your kindhearted congrats, both are held in my truest appreciation.. Warmest wishes my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 21, 2018 at 9:33 AM & POTD Congratulations! :)) xomo <3 Susan Ashley July 22, 2018 at 1:54 PM Thank you dear Maureen, for your kindhearted congrats.. Warmest wishes my lovely! <3

Gary Bateman July 21, 2018 at 9:22 AM Hello Dear Susan, Congratulations on POTD!! Very powerfully and poignantly written. Betrayal and the sad after-effects from it are truly terrible. Time to move on, and to shed no more tears. You most certainly deserve better. Best Wishes Always, Gary Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 10:15 PM Dear Gary, I hold your uplifting and beautiful comments in my truest appreciation. Thank you for you heartwarming kindness and for your kindhearted congrats.. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

John Lawless July 21, 2018 at 7:13 AM Now there's a visual that will follow me. Magnificent(or as we say in Boston - WICKED PISSA!! Susan Ashley July 23, 2018 at 10:13 PM Thank you John, for your authentic Bostonian comments that sure bring a smile.. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

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