Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

Embedded Hieroglyphics

Called to journey
Through the passageway of my heart
I close the door and turn
Exposing myself in full surrender

Fuzzy whiteness vibrates around me
A fleecy cocoon tickles my limbs
I feel your fingertips calling out to me
Royal turquoise butterflies appear
Leading the way onward

Dissolving light waves reveal
Frolicking foam caressing sandy shores
Transparent bubbles look up at me 
From in between my toes
Walking slowly, I pause
I lay down ~ cradled by the beach
Exposing my flesh to
Lapping waves which nuzzle me gently

Rising to my knees
I lay my ear against
The calm waters
Waiting for your call

Caw   Caw   Caw

Attentive seagulls glide close by
Bellies against the surface 
Of ocean’s breast
I hear you whisper
~Join me my love ~

I raise my arms up
Feeling the breeze kiss my fingertips
I float upward
Lavender lenticular clouds
Create continents and islands
Of hope and discovery

I touch your heartbeat with
My outstretched hand
Allowing you to lead me
With your magical magnetism
Guiding me to realms unknown

We drift upward viewing twilight tendrils
Of mauves, sages and fading Prussian blues
Each movement a deepening 
Of heart and soul
Receiving embedded hieroglyphics
Of passion and pain

My heart expands
My soul delights
As I weep silent tears of gratitude
Remembrances of lifetimes past

I gaze skywards witnessing
The three sisters on cliff’s edge
Pillars of strength and wisdom
Sharing insight
Pink smoke hovering 
Around their downy silhouettes
As hawks, snakes, and reptiles
Of the canyonlands observe

Coyotes howl in the distance 
Sensing the ceremony

With eyes closed
I feel the embrace from you
From my sisters
From the elements
From the animals
Our shared connection

We are one
I send my kiss out into the universe
As heaven’s face smiles down upon us

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Brandy Nicole December 3, 2023 at 6:51 PM Dear Susan, as two become one, there's an intense feeling that sweeps over, one that takes the entire being beyond the stars. Your thoughts are beautiful, magical and spiritual, all at the same time. I love this thought: "Dissolving light waves reveal, frolicking foam caressing sandy shores." Another thought that leaves me in awe, is this: "I float upward," to "lavender lenticular clouds." Simply breathtaking, my dear friend. You paint beautiful images with your words. My heart is smiling. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Susan Lawrence December 5, 2023 at 9:20 AM Dearest Brandy, your words filter through sunlight to be received by me with much gratitude. Thank you thank you for your presence, your heart, and your soul, all of which are beautiful. I am so grateful for your presence. Sending big hugs and all good wishes for a happy holiday season to you and yours, love, Susan :)

Sotto Poet September 9, 2023 at 2:11 PM Susan, you never fail to transport us to a world of enchantment with your vivid storytelling. Your words ignite our senses, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the magical moments you weave. Your exquisite craftsmanship is a testament to the extraordinary depths of your imagination. Susan Lawrence September 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM Dear Sotto Poet, Thank you. In gratitude for your eloquent words. Your visit is a gift as is your companionship on these journeys of space and time. I value your presence. Your poems move me and I am so happy to have found you here ! Big hugs and all good wishes. Susan :)

Hiya Sharma September 7, 2023 at 3:57 AM This held my heartstrings, captivated my soul in a spellbound way and took me on a journey towards oceanic worlds where marine ethers surround our spirits and our minds navigate through the fluid time, sometimes diving in emotions.. Truly experiencing the essence. Your wordplay, use of colours, alliteration, imagery and profound depths of these lines has truly made me awestruck, dear Susan, wow.. I'm in a absolute love with this piece.. So splendidly carved with ethereal beauty.. :) Susan Lawrence September 10, 2023 at 8:57 AM Dear Hiya, Such a gift to receive your passionate , lovely and heartfelt words. I appreciate your presence and heart so very much. Thank you for taking this journey with me. It is a gift to have you along. The space and time that exists in nature is plentiful and affords instrospection, fantasy and time to process things that go on around us in the external world.Big hugs, Susan :)

Ink Empress September 6, 2023 at 7:52 AM I am absolutely in awe of how you’ve written this, it isnt just heartfelt and moving, but also alliterations, imagery, use of colors to describe etc is just so impressive, i especially love how you pair some words together, its just stunning “ twilight tendrils” “ as i weep..” that line resonates with me so strongly, sometimes it is in the midst of nature we reminisce and sometimes we weep, for lost time.. etc. this touched my heart. I really loved the flow and depth of this poem. Impeccable Susan Lawrence September 9, 2023 at 6:13 PM Dear Ink Empress, Your words touch my heart. Thank you for your beautiful, passionate comments. I am so happy we could journey together. Yes, it is in nature that my heart opens fully and I can exprience my vulnerability and the joy of life ~ marinating in all it encompasses. Each moment a gift in time ..grateful for simple pleasures. Thank you for your visit. You have brought a big smile to my face . Big hugs, Susan :)

Richard Lamoureux September 4, 2023 at 7:05 AM Delicious imagery. A pleasure to read. Susan Lawrence September 9, 2023 at 6:08 PM Richard, Such a pleasure to have you visit. I am thrilled you found this delicious. Hugs, Susan :)

Jennifer Proxenos September 2, 2023 at 9:05 AM I love your poem dearest Susan so had to read it again, but what concludes it dramatically are your last three lines - magically they turn me around to the beginning of your poem to let all my interpretations, thoughts and revisions gel with yours, how beautifully you write, LOVE, HUGS AND BLESSINGS, Jennifer. Susan Lawrence September 9, 2023 at 6:06 PM Oh Jennifer , Your return visit and the gift of your loving words are cherished !! Thank you dear friend for taking the journey with me again to soar to realms unknown so we may experinece them together. I hug you now ...and then once again. Thank you thank you for the gift of you. LOVE, HUGS AND BLESSINGS right back to you dear one. Susan :)

Jennifer Proxenos August 12, 2023 at 6:08 AM A great unique poem my friend that goes back to to ancestor's of millenniums ago yet you with your spiritual heart reach out to them through the waves the sand and your heart and soul . May you blessed always dear friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer Susan Lawrence August 14, 2023 at 7:34 AM Hi dear friend Jennifer, such a pleasure to have you visit . Thank you for your heart and loving comments which touch me and make me smile . Sending blessings and hugs to you always, Susan :)

Mystic Rose Rose August 6, 2023 at 3:12 PM You are one amazing writer, you leave no stone unturned no emotion stilled, I enjoyed your poem this evening, God bless your beautiful heart Susan :) Susan Lawrence August 8, 2023 at 7:27 AM Dear Mystic Rose , receiving your comments with an open heart . I am In gratitude. I am thrilled you enjoyed my poem . Such a gift you are . Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Michael Tor August 2, 2023 at 10:33 AM Susan such an adventure we ride on when reading your imaginative marvelous Poetry. Your unique theme and style brings the reader on a journey through a unique and wonderful experience. Your words put us there with you with nature the universe, and emotional search and gratitude. Thanks for taking me with you on this ride of an experience with the heavens. A favorite for me Susan. God bless you... Susan Lawrence August 5, 2023 at 7:16 AM Dear Michael , Your visit always brings a smile to my face . Your passion and enthusiasm are cherished by me ! Thank you for taking this ride with me and searching into new realms of consciousness and the gifts of nature . A big thanks for the Fav. Humbled by your words . Blessings to you. Stay healthy and well . Susan :)

Susan Ashley July 27, 2023 at 8:17 AM Dearest Susan, my soul sister, and time-travel companion, your meditative pen opens doors to realms of heightened insights and inspirations. The depth and breadth of your verse paints imagery from your vibrant and loving palette, that knows no bounds on Earthly and Universal planes, to invite and entice me to fly with you on journeys through time and space, Nature, through fields of hearts and souls, lifetimes, to unite from everything to one! Such is the mesmerizing gift of your amazing verse! I hear the coyotes howl and celebrate the ceremony with you! You capture me in your soulful flight and I soar with you in shared gratitude. I am enveloped in the cocoon of your spirit, such is your strength and wisdom, my lovely sister. Warmest wishes sent on white wings of endless flight.. ~Susan Susan Lawrence August 4, 2023 at 10:11 AM Dearest Susan...Your words wash over me like a tender warm breeze. Your companionship on my journeys fill me with great love and excitement as we continue to find realms unknown and undiscovered ! How precious life is, and to have a kindred spirit and soul as you are is a cheriched gift indeed. Your words and eloquence guide me to continued dicovery within myself and others through nature , time and space to finally arrive at gratitude for all. Thank you for your magic my dear friend. You are so special to me. White wings in flight forever touching your soul. Love, Susan :)

Charlotte Puddifoot July 23, 2023 at 7:35 AM i greatly enjoyed this free verse..thanks for reading and commenting on my work :) Susan Lawrence July 30, 2023 at 6:45 AM Thank you for your visit dear Charlotte ! Looking forward to reading more of your wonderful work ! Susan :)

Robertina B. July 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM This is a masterpiece, dear Susan.. So exquisite and the imagery is glorious! Many Congratulations my friend! This is definitely going into my faves.. Many blessings to you! Susan Lawrence July 17, 2023 at 4:28 PM Dear Robertina , Apologies for my tardy reply to your passionate comments . I cherish your visit and presence on my journey ! Thank you for your fav . Blessings right back to you dear one , Susan :)

Sam Kauffman July 10, 2023 at 10:28 AM Susan, more congratulations to you and this amazing work of art for being one of the top, best, poems! I loved this poem when it first mesmerized me and it was a joy to be mesmerized all over again! Your words are always a journey into the marvelous that translates life in poetry! Blessings my friend! Susan Lawrence July 16, 2023 at 7:47 AM Dearest Sam, such a gift to have you revisit my poem ! Your presence, energy, passion and participation are received with gratitude! Thank you thank you dear friend . I appreciate your support more than I can say . Big hugs and blessings to you , Susan :)

Charles Messina July 7, 2023 at 3:56 AM Beautiful with stunning imagery, Susan. Lovely poetry! Have a great weekend. Hugs Charlie Susan Lawrence July 16, 2023 at 7:31 AM Charlie, Thank you for your visit . Grateful for you and thank you for your lovely comments! Happy Sunday! Hugs, Susan :)

Timothy Ray July 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM you never cease to amaze me as I walk these paths that you have embedded with mesmerizing cobblestones....in the light of the lavender moons as beckoning turquoise clouds dance in a nebularomantic fog.....dazed and confused surrender is the only option....loved it Susan Lawrence July 16, 2023 at 7:26 AM Timothy …. your companionship on my poetic journey is a gift indeed ! I cherish your magical comments and am enraptured by your deep intellect and heart you display in your poems ! Hugs, Susan :)

John Watt June 27, 2023 at 10:19 AM Dear Susan, there is always so much to say after experiencing your soul treks, and too little space to say it. Your words always transport my heart with a "magical magnetism / Guiding me to realms unknown" while basking in the earthy pleasures of sea, sky, soil, and the creatures that dwell within. You truly celebrate life, and it is always an uplifting joy to be brought along on your soul journeys. Thank you for embedding your hieroglyphics for us to partake of! Blessings today ~ John Susan Lawrence July 12, 2023 at 10:12 AM Hi dear friend, Finally able to respond to your lovely comments , keen eyes and attention to details! I am humbled and always honored by your comments that allow me to journey alongside your giving heart . Thank you my friend ! I am so grateful to be able to celebrate life with you ! Blessings, Susan :)

Jan Allison June 25, 2023 at 12:29 PM such amazing imagery Susan - I truly wish i could write free verse like this, it is exquisite:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Lawrence June 26, 2023 at 12:52 PM Dear Jan, Such a smile you have brought to my face with your comments ! In gratitude to you . Big hugs, Susan :)

I Am Anaya June 20, 2023 at 9:27 AM Hidden mysteries and significance’s If we listen… the ocean is a magical place, a vibrant and profound mirage at the water’s edge, life whispers If we just listen, Beaches await a presence as tender and deep as you, Assuring a glorifying experience Soulfully expressed, Susan. Love xhugs Susan Lawrence June 23, 2023 at 8:09 AM Your comment is so beautiful dear Anaya ! Yes how very true your lovely words are …. If we just listen . It’s all about intention and going inward . It’s possible to hear if we are quiet and we open the doors for ourselves . I appreciate you dear sweet soul . Love, Susan :)

Gershon Wolf June 18, 2023 at 7:26 PM Can't get over the title, Susan! It's a stunner!... Whenever I see actual hieroglyphics, I marvel at how much more creative the ancients were than we are. Their mere alphabet constitutes an entire Art Institute! Huzzah! :) Gershon Susan Lawrence June 23, 2023 at 8:05 AM Hi Gershon , I remember marveling at the Egyptians and their amazing hieroglyphics as a girl ! The fascination never wore off . Happy for your visit ! Hugs, Susan :)

M. L. Kiser June 18, 2023 at 1:02 PM This is beautiful, tender and serene. Well crafted and it has a wonderful, uplifting effect. Susan Lawrence June 23, 2023 at 8:03 AM M.L. Hi and thank you ! I am glad you were uplifted by my words . In gratitude, susan :)

Sally Eslinger June 18, 2023 at 8:25 AM Wow, Susan! Isn’t this a work for the “short poems” category, as i wish it coukd have gone on w/its great word choices painting its vast inagery. Would love to read your work taking an inagist journey done similarly but through streets of large city…hmm? Here you’ve gifted me(us all) a work of wonder! Thank U! sally Susan Lawrence June 23, 2023 at 8:02 AM Hi dear Sally , I love your idea of the continued journey ! Yes that would be so much fun to embark on ! Thank you for your humbling comments and joyous participation! I cherish you . Hugs, Susan :)

Robert Lindley June 8, 2023 at 10:59 AM My friend, this is truly amazing new creation from your masterful pen. And I might add, a perfect ending as well! A gem, a very fine fav too. Susan Lawrence June 9, 2023 at 7:19 AM Dear Robert, Your presence is cherished. So very happy to see you back and writing again ! Happy days ! Thank you for your comments and fav which bring a big smile to my face. Blessings to you, Susan :)

Bill Baker June 7, 2023 at 4:02 PM Wonderful energy and imagery in this one, Susan. Experiencing the oneness of nature is always a pleasing experience. Thanks for sharing it with us, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Susan Lawrence June 9, 2023 at 7:18 AM Thank you dear friend Bill for your return visit to my poem ! I am blessed to have you here with me on this journey. Always in gratitude. hugs, susan :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri May 31, 2023 at 7:41 AM This awesome stellar poem reminds me of how we are star dust as i have mentioned that in my poem too but yours is so rich in imagery and brilliant muse wow! By 3 sisters you mean the pleides though they are 6.? Kudos for this one!! >>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<^^^^^^^^>>>>>>>><<<<<< Plz also read and comment my newest poem too. Susan Lawrence June 3, 2023 at 8:58 PM Hi S. zaynab ! Belated greetings. Thank you for your passionate response ! Thank you . I appreciate your visit and participation. Actually the 3 sisters are a visual reference I had while meditating. I actually saw them on the cliff . I love the Pleiades … so magical. Cheers , Susan :)

Sara Kendrick May 24, 2023 at 5:22 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Creative work for sure. Sara Susan Lawrence May 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM Thank you dear Sara ! I appreciate your visit and support ! Hugs, Susan :)

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