Susan Ashley Poet Free verse

Wild Asters

I gather twilight shades and arrange them in a vase

   wild hues of lips just kissed 
      and princely pomp captured in cut-glass
         embraced and tamed -- though
            their petals flame in reflective facets

         tinseled hearts filled with a harvest of falling stars 
      inspires desires of satisfaction
   as thrill of nightfall’s gold lingers like cosmic light

in the stardust of afterthought


Susan Ashley
April 26, 2020


~ First Place ~
Contest: Completely Your Choice (23)
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM Congratulations on your top placement, Susan: Love each descriptive line- a rich painting with words. Hugs, SuZ Susan Ashley October 10, 2020 at 8:13 PM Thank you, Suzanne, for your kind congrats and wonderful comments. Both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Janice Canerdy October 10, 2020 at 7:05 AM Susan, this is a lovely, WINNING poem. I especially like that last line! Janice Susan Ashley October 10, 2020 at 10:46 AM Janice, it's so wonderful to see you here! Thank you for both your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my poem - a lovely compliment for a poetess of your high calibre. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paghunda Zahid October 10, 2020 at 1:31 AM Wjat an anesthetic write Susan. Congratulations on your win Susan Ashley October 10, 2020 at 10:44 AM Thank you for your wonderful visit and kind congrats, Paghunda. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Eric Ashford July 18, 2020 at 9:29 AM A really good and imaginative take on on wild asters. "tinseled hearts filled with a harvest of falling stars" Beautiful! Susan Ashley July 25, 2020 at 8:22 AM Good morning, Eric. Thank you for your lovely comments. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem that is as much about wild asters as the precious romantic reveries they aroused. It is as a pleasure to hear from you and it is always a pleasure to read you, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Funom Makama June 25, 2020 at 4:11 PM Oh dear.. What a lovely piece you have here. Your craft is definitely seasoned with lots of creativity. Great poem. Susan Ashley June 25, 2020 at 6:40 PM Funom, thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. I'm thrilled to know you enjoyed my poem. It is as much a pleasure to hear from you as it is to read you, dear poet. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner May 16, 2020 at 4:37 PM Somehow I missed this earlier, but am thrilled I found it! Twilight is my favorite time of day and the colors you capture are so enthralling, but also serene and reflective - simply a bouquet of beauty! Susan Ashley May 24, 2020 at 7:39 PM Michelle, thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. I'm thrilled to know you enjoyed my poem. It is as much a pleasure to hear from you as it is to read you, dear poetess. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Funom Makama April 30, 2020 at 2:11 AM Creativity at its best, passion digging deepest. Your voice is powerful here. What an excellent piece. Susan Ashley May 1, 2020 at 10:58 AM I relish your beautiful response to my poem, Funom. It is a pleasure to hear from you and receive such heartwarming comments. Thank you, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Timothy Hicks April 30, 2020 at 1:32 AM Very enchanting descriptions of asters, Susan. Each line was good ... but what really caught my eye was the last two with the "nightfall's gold lingering in the stardust of afterthought" ... just pure poetry ... and a stark image it leaves for the reader's mind! PS. Appreciate your recent remarks on my dandelion poem ... it's a rare talent to not only be an engaging writer but an engaging reader as well! Susan Ashley May 1, 2020 at 11:10 AM Timothy, I'm thrilled by your response to my poem and your heartwarming comments are a pleasure to receive. Thank you for sharing your insightful remarks with me, as I continue to learn from thoughtful critiques such as your's, dear poet. You're welcome, for my comments on your dandelion poem, it is such a special gem!:) Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus April 29, 2020 at 5:32 PM You continue to mesmerize with the ease by which you express yourself, Susan. This poem is like a rough stone which you polished and turned into a gem. ~ Warm regards & Hugs, my friend // paul Susan Ashley May 1, 2020 at 11:05 AM Dearest Paul, it is such a such a pleasure to receive your inspiring and uplifting comments. Your beautiful words mesmerize me lift my spirit to the skies :)) Your lovely critique is a prized possession and one that I hold in my deepest appreciation. Warmest wishes and hugs always, my friend.. ~Susan

Probir Gupta April 28, 2020 at 9:43 AM The very opening line is simply fascinating ... setting the twilight in a vase ... the rest just falls into place ... a wonderful read ... ' thrill of nightfall's gold' ... BTW thank you so much, Susan for lavishing praise on my poem Bio Modified - Logophile Listener ... Susan Ashley April 28, 2020 at 3:22 PM It's a privilege for my poem to be graced by your sincere and graceful presence, Probir. Your lovely insight has been missed. Thank you for your gracious visit and radiant comments. You're welcome, for my comments left on your poem, 'Logophile Listener' - it was such a pleasure to learn more about you, dear poet. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley April 28, 2020 at 7:07 AM Each and every exquisite verse in this magnificent piece inspires me. You are truly a poet's poet.. And always a great pleasure to read your poetic gifts.. A fav... Susan Ashley April 28, 2020 at 3:18 PM Dearest Robert, your inspiring comments truly lift my spirits. Thank you for your comments, I treasure your elating and encouraging words. Your shining friendship is deeply appreciated as is the honor of your fav. Warmest wishes always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 27, 2020 at 9:25 AM Oh, this one affects me in unplanned and unexpected ways. My first dog was named Asteroid, Aster for short. I didn't know about the flower before I had her, she was an arctic mutt and every autumn the asters make me think of her, she was named for a shooting star, and an asteroid streaked the skies where her namesake did as she was dying. A fave xomo Susan Ashley April 27, 2020 at 8:56 PM Thank you for sharing your tender memories of Aster with me, Mo, they move me deeply and I can relate to the love you had for your first dog. My first dog was Dutchess, and it's funny the things that remind me of her.. I still dream (bittersweet) about her all these decades later. I hold your precious comments in my heart, along with my appreciation for your fave. Warmest wishes and hugs, my lovely.. ~Susan <3

Sandra Adams April 27, 2020 at 6:21 AM you hooked me from that first line, twilight shades... this is such a beautiful poem, an array of vivid imagery and unique wording... simply gorgeous poem! hugs Susan Ashley April 27, 2020 at 8:48 PM Sandra, thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me. I'm thrilled to know you enjoyed my poem. It is as much a pleasure to hear from you as it is to read you, dear poetess. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Eve Roper April 26, 2020 at 10:13 PM Great imagery , so much color, Susan. Enjoyed reading Hug Eve Susan Ashley April 27, 2020 at 8:45 PM Eve, thank you for your wonderful comments and gracious visit. Both are appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger April 26, 2020 at 9:34 PM Gorgeously penned Susan. Awesome because i felt awesome as I read her. Susan Ashley April 26, 2020 at 9:48 PM Thank you, Caren, for both your gracious visit and beautiful comments. It is as much a pleasure to hear from you as it is to read you. Warmest wishes to you always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2020 at 8:20 PM Wow Susan! This poem is incredibly beautiful! "tinseled hearts filled with a harvest of falling stars" a vision, and your ending mesmerizes! I love this enchanting poem and am putting it into my Faves! Blessings xxoo Susan Ashley April 26, 2020 at 8:38 PM You are so generous with your kindness, Connie. I cherish the warmth of your beautiful comments and the honor of your fav. Thank you, my dear friend for your gracious visit, I sail upon your lovely and uplifting words. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jan Allison April 26, 2020 at 6:58 PM exquisite imagery Susan this is an absolute delight... a MASSIVE fave:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Ashley April 26, 2020 at 7:07 PM I am elated by your wonderful response, Jan. Thank you for being the first to comment and for the lovely honor of your fav. Your beautiful and uplifting thoughts have certainly made my evening. Warmest wishes to you always, my friend.. ~Susan