Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

The Fortunes of Fortunate Fate

Some lives seem predestined -

etched with stellar grandeur
upon the crystal cradle of the universe
where solar winds sigh but a lullaby
and infinity is but an inheritance
whilst fortunes of the fortunate 
are foretold and beheld in rococo charm
their dreams and heirlooms 
and the laughter of charmed spirits
hung aloft on posh points 
of pompous stars in chichi constellations —

as if so many hats 
hung on the rack down the hall


Susan Ashley 
July 2, 2019


~ Fourth Place ~
Premiere Contest: The Universe Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Nina Parmenter

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Paul Callus April 3, 2020 at 1:37 PM This lovely poem should make the reader stop and ponder, Susan. Predestination is a topic that has intrigued me, though I still can't quite fathom it. Having no control over events which regard my life does not quite convince me...still...I do believe that you were destined to write beautiful poetry:) Warm regards & hugs my dear friend. // paul Susan Ashley April 7, 2020 at 7:33 PM Ah, your sweet and thoughtful comments are so endearing, Paul, and they are always destined to enchant me :) I agree, predestination is very intriguing and tends to tempt my imagination to try to wrap around it.. though my reach isn't quite there yet :)) Thank you, my wonderful friend, for your precious presence here. Warmest wishes and hugs for the health and safety of you and yours.. ~Susan

Anisha Dutta July 22, 2019 at 8:18 AM UNIQUE. I am charmed. Congrats n love. Susan Ashley July 25, 2019 at 8:18 PM Thank you, Anisha, for your wonderful comments and kind congrats. Warmest wishes and love always.. ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann July 11, 2019 at 4:10 AM Great poem. Thank your for sharing, Kai Susan Ashley July 19, 2019 at 5:29 PM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Kai. Your visit is greatly appreciated. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry July 8, 2019 at 1:27 PM back with happy congratulations! :) Susan Ashley July 9, 2019 at 2:05 PM Your return visit is twice as appreciated as are your kind congrats, P.S. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 8, 2019 at 9:27 AM ...Gorgeous. <3 Congratulations Lovely, xomo! Susan Ashley July 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM Thank you, Mo, for your wonderful comment and kind congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gary Smith July 8, 2019 at 2:59 AM A lovely poem much enjoyed Susan, congrats. :) Susan Ashley July 9, 2019 at 2:03 PM Thank you, Gary, for you wonderful comment and kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Brenda Chiri July 8, 2019 at 2:31 AM Ah my dear sane sissy! Congrats on the excellent win!;) Susan Ashley July 9, 2019 at 2:02 PM Ah, my dear insane sissy, thank you so much for your gracious visit and wonderful congrats. Love and hugs.. the saner of us two ;)

Andrea Dietrich July 7, 2019 at 3:31 PM so beautiful and deserving of a win. Congratulations, Susan Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:40 PM Andrea, thank you so much for your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner July 7, 2019 at 3:03 PM Congratulations on your win, Susan- Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:40 PM Thank you so much for your kind congrats, Michelle. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues July 7, 2019 at 11:52 AM Love your wording here: rococo and chichi! Congratulations, Susan! Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:42 PM Kim, your lovely comments mean so much to me. Thank you for your wonderful words and heartwarming congrats. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy July 7, 2019 at 10:09 AM I'm back with CONGRATS, Susan. Janice Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:43 PM Both your return visit and heartwarming congrats are truly appreciated, Janice. Thank you for your kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior July 7, 2019 at 9:57 AM Congrats!!! sissy poo illum...brilliant as per usual...bro bro sending love... :o)$ Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:51 PM Big bro bro, you light up my poetry page with your shining presence. Thank you for your wonderful comments and heartwarming congrats. Congrats to you too, we’re sharing a win list again! Party at the mansion, let Dragon Fire and the Unicorns know.. lol! Love and hugs.. Illum

Line Gauthier July 7, 2019 at 9:32 AM Awesome poem, Susan. A FAVE for me. Congrats on your most deserving win. Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:54 PM Line, thank you so much for your lovely comments and heartwarming congrats, both are appreciated. I am truly honored by your fave as well. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2019 at 4:18 PM How True. I loved it. Thank You, for writing it. Susan Ashley July 5, 2019 at 8:59 AM Paula, your gracious visit and wonderful comments are received with joy and appreciation. Thank you for your kindness. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Frederic Parker July 4, 2019 at 10:07 AM the universe never picks or chooses rather it allows the winds of fate to blow and for most, they blow cold and uninviting, for some lucky few, they drift with the winds on gentle sails of predestined destinations...my first thought after reading your thought-provoking poetry dear friend Susan Ashley July 5, 2019 at 9:04 AM Frederic, I truly relish the thoughtful beauty of your first thought after reading my poem.. they're gems of deep and lovely insight so poetically expressed. Thank you for sharing your treasured comments with me, dear poet. I'm glad you enjoyed my work. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley July 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM You weave the fine depths in as a great seamstress of poetic verse. Your needle pricks the seeking mind with its creativity and heart. Fate lays hands upon that crystal cradle be it for good or ill. Exceptional poetry my dear friend.. A fav,, a great beauty to find this morn. Fortunate are those that are blessed by Fate* Its busy hands they shake with greatest of glee* Woe to those beg its blessed grasp too late* Only to find sorrows born of empty seas* Susan Ashley July 5, 2019 at 9:07 AM Ah, my dear friend, your beautifully poetic and insightful comments always touch the depths of my heart. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts with me and for gracing my poem with the honor of your fav. You are always appreciated, Robert. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry July 3, 2019 at 1:52 PM love this image "crystal cradle of the universe". Beautiful thought provoking write :) ~ps Susan Ashley July 3, 2019 at 8:45 PM P.S., it is a delight when your wonderful presence graces my poetry page. I’m so please you enjoyed my poem, my dear friend. Your precious thoughts are appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy July 3, 2019 at 12:18 PM Susan, your poem about prestige is very powerful. Janice Susan Ashley July 3, 2019 at 8:42 PM Thank you, Janice, your insightful comments are a joy to receive. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael July 3, 2019 at 5:35 AM Billions of hats...just another in the scheme of things... in a race a runner runs to win, others for sport...in the ring it not the fight, for that's what they do, but the fighter within that wins... I like the chichi constellations... and feel the same as your poem...some people have their bread buttered from the start... Susan Ashley July 3, 2019 at 8:40 PM Indeed, some do, Arturo.. I wonder if they even realize it or if it’s all just taken for granted. Your precious comments are truly wonderful to receive. Thank you for your gracious visit , mon ami. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Charles Messina July 3, 2019 at 5:01 AM You have such a wonderful way with words my dear friend Susan. What a joy to read as I sip my coffee so early this morning. Great write my charming spirit. Best wishes for a win in Nina's contest. Warmest wishes always. ~Charlieku Susan Ashley July 3, 2019 at 8:36 PM Ah, Charlieku, it is always such a delight to hear from you. Your precious comments make me smile. Im so pleased that my poem went so well with your coffee this morning - that first sip is always so good isn’t it.. Thank you, my charming friend, for your awesomeness, you are appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf July 2, 2019 at 7:51 PM Your last two lines are devastating---ly brilliant, I think. Prior to reading them, by the way, the only Chi Chi I knew was a professional golfer named Chi Chi Rodriquez. LOL... Thanks for the education. You really, really nailed that ending, Susan. Warmest wishes, Gershon Susan Ashley July 7, 2019 at 7:55 PM Gershon, your heartwarming congrats are a delight to receive. Thank you my wonderful friend.. ~Sue Gershon Wolf July 7, 2019 at 2:38 PM Congrats on your win in the contest as well, Dear Poet. Well-deserved! :) gw Susan Ashley July 3, 2019 at 8:25 PM Lol! I’m sure Chi Chi isn’t chichi at all, although he could probably afford to be if he chose to be. Your wonderful comments are received with joy, Gershon. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan