Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

Soulful Journey of Shooting Stars

They soar through space-scapes of
divine milky whorls and blue halos;
incandescent dandelion wishes
blown across nocturnal fields -
illuminating the imaginative expanse 

between eternities of cosmic dark ages and light years
are fiery pixies burning holes through obscurity
with passionate gold dust gilding awe -

souls arising fulfill their destinies


Susan Ashley 
August 13, 2019

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Phyllis Babcock August 26, 2019 at 11:15 AM Those shooting stars a mere moments of time. Well written Susan. love phyl Susan Ashley September 3, 2019 at 8:12 PM Thank you for your gracious comments, Phyllis. Your wonderful thoughts are always appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley August 23, 2019 at 5:14 AM So glad to have time to play catch up on reading my friends poems. This is a wonderfully beautiful poem. Closing verse icing on the delicious cake. A fav.. a true gem.... Susan Ashley August 25, 2019 at 6:59 PM It's so lovely to hear from you, my dear friend. I'm so pleased that you hold my poem in high regard, that made my day, as did the honor of your fav. Thank you, Robert, for your uplifting presence and generous spirit. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 1:07 AM Sister my dear sissy you will have all my favs hahaha! Still my goal to be like you and my dear brother! Such talent! See I got the insanity while you too got the talent hahaha! I'm not sure if that's good or bad?;/ I kinda like my insanity but ahhh the talent too would be lovely!;) Your insane but still your sissy!;) Susan Ashley August 25, 2019 at 6:56 PM Oh my wonderfully insane sissy, you've got both, mad talent and, well, your madness.. lol.. a win/win combo, since it works for you so beautifully :)) Your awesome presence lights up my page dear sister! Thank you for sharing your precious craziness and for the honor of your fav. Your sane sissy :)

Barry Stebbings August 20, 2019 at 3:25 AM Nicely captured picture of these elusive points of light. // Barry. Susan Ashley August 21, 2019 at 8:52 PM Thank you, Barry, for your gracious visit and lovely comments. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

M. L. Kiser August 17, 2019 at 5:26 PM This is a "must fav"; just beautiful. Susan Ashley August 21, 2019 at 8:51 PM Thank you, M. L. for your lovely comments and for the honor of your fav. Both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose August 16, 2019 at 10:39 PM You outshine them all dear Susan. xo Susan Ashley August 17, 2019 at 10:16 AM I relish your shining presence and your heartwarming comments, Pixie. Thank you for gracing my poem with your lovely spirit. Warmest wishes always, dear Pixie.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues August 15, 2019 at 5:10 PM Lots of imagination in this one! Enjoyed, Susan! Susan Ashley August 17, 2019 at 10:18 AM Thank you, Kim, but your exquisite poem is way more imaginative, in my humble opinion :) Your lovely presence and you wonderful thoughts here are truly appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Ralph Sergi August 15, 2019 at 9:17 AM Your beautiful poem extolls the brightness og the shooting stars, Susan! Susan Ashley August 17, 2019 at 10:23 AM I relish your lovely comments, Ralph. Thank you for your gracious visit and inspiring words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Ralph Sergi August 15, 2019 at 9:18 AM *THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE SHOOTING STARS

Paul Callus August 15, 2019 at 7:45 AM Shooting stars usually only last for a second or two, but your poetry will last for years to come, dear Susan. This excellent poem, like meteors, manages to illuminate our imagination. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul Susan Ashley August 21, 2019 at 9:24 PM Your beautiful and inspiring comments deeply move me, my dear friend. An illuminated imagination is a wonderful gift to revel in and your own brilliant artistry reflects your revelry as well. Your precious visits are treasured, Paul. Warmest wishes and hugs always.. ~Susan

Laura Breidenthal August 15, 2019 at 2:52 AM "illuminating the imaginative expanse of mind and spirit " - that's what a good poet does for the reader.... wow. Beautiful poem. I love otherworldly things, and your poems always satisfy my cravings. Taking me to another world is just what I needed. love always, Laura Susan Ashley August 21, 2019 at 8:59 PM Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me, Laura. It is so wonderful to hear from you and I’m honored to know that my poem was able to take you to another world. Your beautiful comments have inspired me and have taken me to another world as well. Thank you for sharing your lovely heart, dear poetess. Warmest wishes and love always.. ~Susan

Sandra Adams August 14, 2019 at 8:08 PM i just returned from montana so this poem really spoke to me from that first line of space scapes and the milky whorls...through the end...very unique use of wording and spectacular imagery in this one Susan, perfect entry for the contest....i love this one :) hugs Susan Ashley August 21, 2019 at 8:55 PM Sandra, I am thrilled by your wonderful response to my poem. My spirit soars on the uplifting wings of your inspiring comments. Thank you for your gracious visit and precious thoughts. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kurt Ravidas August 14, 2019 at 4:12 PM Yeah, I feel the same: a shooting star is a journey as long as its tale. Beautiful journey, Susan. P.S.: I caught myself reading your poems out loud so not to miss something interesting) Susan Ashley August 17, 2019 at 7:53 PM Thank you, dear Kurt. How wonderful to imagine you reading my poem aloud. I hope I didn’t disappoint you. My spirit soars on the uplifting wings of your lovely comments and your presence here delights me to no end. Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton August 14, 2019 at 9:00 AM This is great writing Susan, burning holes through obscurity, love that line. Should do well in the contest! Susan Ashley August 17, 2019 at 10:22 AM John, your precious comments are truly appreciated. Thank you for finding the uniqueness in my poem, as you always do.. you inspire me to reach ever higher, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit August 14, 2019 at 7:41 AM This is excellent poetry as always, Susan--much enjoyed this scholarly write..and splendid imagery. Susan Ashley August 17, 2019 at 10:19 AM Vijay, it is a delight to read your wonderful comments. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my poem and I relish your thoughts. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Panagiota Romios August 13, 2019 at 10:25 PM Wonderfully expressed. Panaguita Susan Ashley August 14, 2019 at 10:32 AM Thanks you, Panagiota, your gracious visit and kind comment is uplifting. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan