Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

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Dream

Dream

My mirrored reflection silently speaks

You honor me with your vulnerability
Your scars of life
Your unhealed wounds of betrayal

Dream journals tattoo your body
Your open arms of desire call to me

With eyes closed I sense
Whispers of your silky wings
Fluttering against smeared panes of glass
Separating us in the night

Your voiceless screams
Crushed pink musical notes hover close by
Magical music envelopes me
Dancing sounds emanating from
The depths of your kaleidoscope soul

A rebirth of desire
You are my child
My eyes call to you
Fragile strands of distance 
Separate us

My child
I long to touch you
To hug you
To comfort you

Our palms meet
Mirroring one another 
Rising them above our heads 
We create a circle of life together

Only the transparent looking glass
Keeps me from feeling 
The warmth of your touch

I read stories to you
You cannot hear me
I turn the book around
Pressing it to the glass
Not knowing if you
Can interpret the words

Hello my dear child
I am here to make you smile
I will dance for you
I will pantomime
I will become a dynamic octopus
Changing color and form
Before your eyes

I reach through the glass 
As it liquifies and melts
Coating my fingertips
Hands and arms
In a warm embrace

I find you in the blur
Lifetimes pass
Time Inhales
Grasping blindly
I cup your shoulders
Bringing you to me
Dissolving all barriers

I press you against 
My beating heart
Sweat glides down my cheekbone
Caressing your forehead
Leaving salty trails

Child of mine 
No greater honor
Has been bestowed on me
Allow me to help you heal 
As you have healed me

Cherished
Line drawings
Smiling suns
Red Dogs
Green Trains

Spider webs of glitter
Paper mache bowls
Painted in Aztec colors
Fill my dresser drawer

Remembering sugar cookie stars
Coated in Thick frosting
Sprinkles
Burnt edges

Many skinned knees
Broken spirits
Bactine and Bandaids 

Notes by my bed
“I love you Mama”

These moments in time 
Stored in the locket of
My heart
Forever
I kiss you now

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Valsa George July 31, 2022 at 8:44 PM A poem of deep emotional connection, though not tangible , but perceptible !"Allow me to help you heal As you have healed me".... In life, we need to have this mutual healing and those we heal and those who help us to be healed, they stay close to our hearts ! As ever, an emotion charged poem Susan Susan Lawrence October 15, 2022 at 8:43 AM Dear Valsa, I realized I had not replied to your lovely comments on my poem . In gratitude for your visit and perception. Big hugs and all good wishes , Susan :)

Komal Walimbe June 4, 2022 at 12:08 AM Amazing write and beautiful Susan! Have a great day...keep writing and keep your pen busy!:) Susan Lawrence June 5, 2022 at 7:48 AM Thank you Komal for your visit and comments. Keep up all of writing as well. Onward ! Susan :)

John Watt May 12, 2022 at 11:32 PM Parts of this dream sound enchanting: the music notes hovering, the kaleidoscope soul, the enveloping comfort of dancing sounds, the cherished childhood memories, either your own or those shared with your child. Other parts feel terrorizing, enough to evoke this emotionally dense tapestry of anxiety and fear of losing a child. Then again, dreams may be symbolic, and maybe there is grief over the loss of one's own childhood or innocence, or fear of losing one's "inner child". Powerful writing, Susan (as always). Have you ever painted a dream?

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 5, 2022 at 7:04 PM Congratulations on POTD, Susan. This verse is a treasure. It is a fave. Have a nice evening, Evelyn Susan Lawrence May 6, 2022 at 9:36 AM Dear Evelyn , Grateful for your presence ! Thank you for your visit and honored by your fave ! Blessings to you, Susan :)

Paul Callus January 18, 2022 at 8:52 AM Even if this is only a dream, it is so emotive, Susan! It appeals to my heart and soul. Loss can never be put completely to rest; memories keep coming back, not to haunt, but to keep the bond alive. ~ Congratulations on being awarded p.o.t.d. Warm regards & Hugs // paul Susan Lawrence January 20, 2022 at 1:12 PM Dear Paul, Happy for your visit and poignant comments. You are very right, sometimes memories come back to keep the bond alive. Sending hugs and all good wishes to you, Susan :)

Susan Ashley November 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM Dearest Susan, I adore being able to experience this amazing dream with you. So many emotions stirred. Dreams can be a reminder of the past we've lost contact with, a way to reconnect.. and dreams can be a magical way of reconnecting with the inner child who might have wandered too far from one's heart. Your brilliant words are deep, beautiful, moving and bring me to the center of this intimate scene . Such a wonderful pic of you too, my inspiring friend. Your poem is breathtaking and your soul is radiant. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Susan Lawrence November 11, 2021 at 10:13 AM Dear Susan, Apologies for the delay in responding to your heartfelt comment so rich in introspection and intelligence. Thank you . I am ingratitude for your words and your vision of life, heart, soul and nuances of our journey through space and time. Sending big hugs and love. The dream was very powerful and very visceral. Love, Susan :) xx

Jennifer Proxenos August 28, 2021 at 11:24 AM Susan, my belated congratulations are heartfelt and full of admiration for one who writes so beautifully. Your POTD so richly deserved. I felt relief when i read below this was a dream. The loss of a child is unbearable, but it was God's choice, and in that I find solace. I lost my first child, at five days old, but was rewarded 18 months later when I gave birth to a healthy bouncy baby boy. I applaud the absolute richness of words you envelop your poetry in. Blessings and hugs. Jennifer. Susan Lawrence August 28, 2021 at 2:23 PM Jennifer, So very honored by your visit and humbled by your comments. I can't imagine the pain you felt when you lost your tiny baby...SO very happy you gave birth 18 months later to your heathy baby boy! A true blessing indeed. This dream came to me in meditation and its effect was so visceral I had to write about it. Thank you for your energy and heart. Blessings and hugs right back, Susan :)

Besma Riabi Dziri July 16, 2021 at 11:33 AM The heart of the poet is dipped into a well of Beauty.. the mind of a word weaver is sensitive to each single knot of life's rich tapestry.. the rhymer is in tune with an inspiring muse that amazes and enchants. You are a wonderful poetess whose heart, mind and poetry deeply and genuinely connect with the spirituality of the inner world and the rawness of the mundane.Your poetry is of that flair, sweet Susan! Worthy of being highly appreciated! Congratulations on your POTD honour! Love and hugs. Susan Lawrence July 18, 2021 at 10:34 AM Love and hugs right back to you Besma. I greatly appreciate your visit and comments and am humbled by your words. You are so amazing and see life in such a deep intense beautiful spiritual way. I appreciate you !! All the best . Blessings, Susan :)

Rico Leffanta June 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM Your Biography has been, "Coming soon" for a long time . . . . . .

Harry Horsman June 7, 2021 at 10:47 PM This is wonderful poetry, Susan, POTD is so well deserved well done, i'm late, but poetry does mature with time..Love it. Susan Lawrence June 13, 2021 at 12:06 AM Thank you Harry . Loving your work !! Big hugs , Susan

Phil Capitano June 4, 2021 at 3:05 AM What a deep, intense poem of loss; you have made me feel like I lost a child with your strong emotional ties. I'm saddened to think this is real. Well done. Susan Lawrence June 4, 2021 at 6:55 AM Hi dear Phil, thank you for your visit and comments. It was a dream that I created this poem from . I did not lose a child, only momentary loss in the dream realm . All the best, Susan

Line Gauthier May 31, 2021 at 8:14 AM This is amazing ~ absolutely beautiful. Love the photo too. Congrats on your well deserved POTD. Susan Lawrence June 1, 2021 at 12:41 PM Line, Thank you for your visit and lovely comments. Looking forward to reading your poetry! All the best, Susan :)

Rico Leffanta May 30, 2021 at 12:04 PM Congratulations on POTD! I trust it will encourage you to write more! Aloha! Rico Susan Lawrence June 1, 2021 at 12:40 PM hugs and thank you Rico !

JC Brul May 28, 2021 at 9:51 PM Very evocative!! Congratulations on a well-deserved POTD. Blessings! Susan Lawrence May 30, 2021 at 7:02 AM JCB, thank you ! Blessings to you :) Susan

Arturo Michael May 24, 2021 at 10:39 AM Wow...A wonderful poem Susan...Even the pic looks like you... and even the write sound like the child in you. Congratulations Susan Lawrence on POTD. Susan Lawrence May 24, 2021 at 8:16 PM Arturo .... you are so intuitive and so correct . It is the young me the photo ..I think the dream definitely is about the child in me as well as my experiences as a mother . Thank you for your comments . Hugs, Susan :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 22, 2021 at 4:39 AM BIG congrats on poem of the day. Enjoy your day in the spotlight. Best wishes ~ Mala Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM Dear Mala, Thank you so much for your visit. I look forward to reading your poems. I just read your Biography and it is fascinating! I can't wait to delve further. Blessings to you, Susan :)

Namami Das May 22, 2021 at 12:17 AM very beautiful! Huge round of applause Ma'am! I also write but am just very new to this world! This poem is an emotion. Keep up the good work, Ma'am. Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:26 AM Dear Namami, Thank you so much for your visit. I appreciate you kind comments. Enjoy the new journey you are on ! All the best, Susan :)

Jennifer Fenn May 21, 2021 at 11:46 PM I've never been a parent, but this gives me a good glimpse of what it is to have a wounded child and want to help but not be sure how. Great job,and congrats on POTD! Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:25 AM Thank you so much dear Jennifer. I appreciate your response and lovely comment. Sending all good wishes, Susan :)

Quoth Theraven May 21, 2021 at 10:51 PM Susan, 'Only the transparent looking glass ~~ Keeps me from feeling ~~ The warmth of your touch' This poem touched me, more than if...wishes were granted. With two palms met, I would know. I'd pick that lovely smile, yes I would. -Richard Quoth Theraven June 6, 2021 at 12:06 PM Susan, So funny, two best news. I keep trying to push your poem past mine. Though running out of time. You keep writing.., I'll keep reading. -Richard Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:24 AM Quoth, Thank you for your moving lovely emotional response to my poem. I look forward to reading your poems. I just noticed you have many quotes the first of which I read. Yes I agree with you ~ Search continually for the poem that engages that sixth sense. Susan :)

Brandy Nicole May 21, 2021 at 4:44 PM Susan, the bond between mother and daughter is special. I am still moved by your words. Congratulations on receiving Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM Dearest Brandy, So happy to see you return with such tender and loving comments. Blessings and big hugs to you, Susan :)

Ann Peck May 21, 2021 at 4:09 PM I agreed with Paula: WOW! What a beautiful poem and so sad. I love it! Your last few lines really got me! Great writing. Congratulations. Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:18 AM Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I appreciate your visit. Happy my poem moved you. All the best, Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2021 at 4:01 PM I see this was a POTD and it's so clear to see why. Wonderful and emotive writing. Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:17 AM Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am loving you poems. Sending all good wishes to you.Hugs, Susan :)

Paula Goldsmith May 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a story/write. Your pen was writing overtime on this wonderful write. Have a blessed day................... Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:16 AM Dear Paula, Blessings to you my dear. I appreciate your kind comments. Thank you !Hugs, susan :)

Ken Rone May 21, 2021 at 10:27 AM I was swept away! "Fragile strands of distance". Yes, 1934 miles to be exact. "Bactine and Bandaids"!!! I love it (Great name for a garage band). Thanks - Ken Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:15 AM Ken, So loved your comments! Thank you much for stopping by. I love the garage band idea !! All best to you, Susan :)

Joseph May May 21, 2021 at 10:03 AM Beautiful write expressing the love that is cherished, between mother and child, Congrats on POTD.. Susan Lawrence May 22, 2021 at 11:13 AM Dear Joseph, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I look forward to reading your poetry! All best wishes to you, Susan :)

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