Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

Giggles and Dust Rise

Cool raindrops kiss my cheeks
A warm breeze rises within me
As I recall the moments
Which linger in my heart forever

The pulsating sphere of light and dark
Polar opposite lovers in the circle of life
Encompassing magnificent visceral nuances
Infinite shades of gray, slate, and steel
With mauve interludes
An elegant intimate tapestry
Complete with tears of joy and pain
Sharing love and grief

Gazing upwards I join my brothers and sisters
On jagged bare branches 
As cool wind rustles our feathers
The white hawks, eagles, vultures, and their tribes
The birds of prey who gather 
Sharing tales of their journeys through time

We all stare out
Our senses prickling with anticipation
A silence hovers
A shared glimpse
A collective inhale
Our ears and hearts awaken

Virgin raindrops fall on thirsty ferns
Their limey tendrils outstretched
Quenched in gratitude

A low rumble
Footsteps below
A clearing in the forest
Created by children gathering
Giggles and dust rise
Excited young mouths 
Speaking in pantomime
Gesturing with kind intentions
Young creatures of the world kingdom
Unconcerned with language barriers
Sharing evolving consciousness

A wink of an eye
Hands on chest - feeling our heartbeats
Laughter emanating from within little bellies
Spinning freely in circles 
Arms outstretched wide, heart open and exposed
Vulnerable in delight and anticipation

A low cello vibrates nearby
A gentle breeze rustles leaves
Which float in the air embracing light rays
Mesmerizing all
Pine boughs perform shadow puppet dances
On cascading rock walls nearby

Elders lean contently against tree trunks
Smiles slowly emerging as silent tears flow
A young child skips over 
Tenderly grabbing her grandfather’s arm
Opening his hand, she plants a wet kiss
On his age-stained palm
Then gazes up at his toothy grin 
Before returning to the gathering

Wild beasts arrive and quiet
Kneeling by water’s edge 
To drink and watch

Hands clasp
A sharing ensues 
A vibration rises
As souls gather
Radiating light and hope to all

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Jennifer Proxenos June 14, 2024 at 12:12 AM Hey Susan where are you my dear friend, in the African bush riding an elephant, or in space visiting the space station, or in your lovely garden having tea with fairies or riding he crests of the waves on a surfboard. Where ever you are I have missed you please come back soon. love and blessings, JENNIFER. Susan Lawrence June 24, 2024 at 7:52 PM Hi dear Jennifer ! Such a wonderful gift to have you in my life. I so appreciate your comments thoughts and inspiration. You always bring a smile to my face. I managed to post a new poem this evening. Sending blessings and love your way. BIG hugs, Susan :)

Robert Lindley July 23, 2023 at 11:06 AM My friend, this truly is an outstanding poem. Great flow, masterful imagery and such positive verses as to bring joy to the reader! Tells us life can be beautiful and very fulfilling .All we have to do is--truly-- open our eyes and listen to our heart and soul. Somehow we seem to forget as we transfer into our adulthood. Another gem, another fav. God bless. YDD Susan Lawrence July 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM Dear friend Robert, Humbled by your comments. I am so happy you found this joyful. That brings a smile to my face . It’s possible to have fulfillment and see the beauty in life . We have to listen and open our heart and soul to the magic. Enjoying simple pleasures and the gift of giving helps as well ! Blessings and thank you for the Fav . Susan :)

Jan Allison May 3, 2023 at 4:12 AM Belated congratulations on your POTD, exceptional poetry dear Susan, hugs Jan x Susan Lawrence May 7, 2023 at 11:37 AM Thank you dear Jan ! So happy to have your wit and humor and heart and presence back on Soup ! Big hugs, Susan :)

Jennifer Proxenos April 6, 2023 at 9:08 AM I had to answer a 2nd time, there is another stanza I could herald as a memory spinner, but we all know how wonderful this write is Susan, Kudos. Blessings, Jennifer. Susan Lawrence April 13, 2023 at 8:41 AM Hugs dear Jen .

Jennifer Proxenos April 6, 2023 at 9:03 AM A young child skips over, Tenderly grabbing her grandfathers arm, Opening his hand she plants a wet kiss. l loved these few lines because: they remind me of my grandfather, when i was six we spent 2 months in Greece before immigrating to Africa,my grandfather kept the hand made childish decorations I made till Easter, our relationship continued, he was my mentor, have posted two or three of his poems to me, spent my 21st in Greece at his home. Thank-you for memories you brought back. Hugs, Jen. Susan Lawrence April 13, 2023 at 8:40 AM Thank you dear Jen ! So happy this brought back happy memories for you . Big hugs and blessings, Susan :) Your grandfather sounds like such an amazing man and your bond magical and precious. What a gift for both of you . Xx

Jennifer Proxenos March 28, 2023 at 10:35 AM i love your last stanza - it encompasses all you write above it - a sharing between all, their hands clasped whilst a vibration arises radiating light and hope to the souls that gather there - even the wild beasts quietly gather and kneel by the waters edge mesmerized as they watch and drink. You are one of my favorite poets on Soup Susan! Love and hugs Jennifer. Susan Lawrence March 30, 2023 at 4:19 PM Oh Jennifer ! Your words bring a smile to my face ! I so appreciate your visit and wonderful heartfelt comments. I am so delighted with your presence and insight . Love and hugs right back to you ! Susan :)

Timothy Ray February 20, 2023 at 11:39 AM what can i say more than another breathtaking visual provided by Susan...admirable talent that is adorable... Susan Lawrence March 4, 2023 at 3:01 PM Dear Timothy ! You make me smile . Thank you thank you. Big hugs , Susan :)

Sally Eslinger February 13, 2023 at 5:24 AM A classic & elegant description of the scene, i read with close interest, because i try to be a bird artist, 2-Dand esp. love to embroider them, which is delicate work,. Falcons my faves to draw,Finches faves to thread. Here U seem to embroider this scene. Now a follower. Susan Lawrence February 14, 2023 at 6:32 AM Hi dear Sally ! How wonderful to read Your comments. I love the thought of you embroidering and drawing birds of prey, and Finches too ! Wonderful imagery . Thank you for your follow and presence ! Susan :)

M. L. Kiser February 12, 2023 at 2:19 PM Dynamic imagery in this penning; it's uplifting and a beautiful read. Susan Lawrence February 14, 2023 at 6:29 AM Hi M.L. Thank you for your visit and lovely comments. I appreciate your presence ! Susan :)

Ann Peck February 7, 2023 at 3:17 PM Dear Susan, The love and togetherness in this poem is beautiful. "Pine boughs perform shadow puppet dances on cascading rock walls nearby..." I love this! So many lovely words and phrases. My best to you, dear friend! Susan Lawrence February 10, 2023 at 6:24 AM Dear Ann , So wonderful to have you visit and thrilled by your comments . You have a big heart and a radiant soul . Big hugs, Susan :)

Fin Chuuk February 5, 2023 at 6:56 PM This is stunning! I love it and fave it :) Susan Lawrence February 6, 2023 at 9:09 AM Dear Fin . So nice to see you here ! In gratitude for your visit and comments and honored by your fave ! Cheers, Susan :)

Harry Horsman January 31, 2023 at 9:15 PM Oh i feel so privileged to have read this, in fact Susan, to have read you at all, Poetry is the end tool, of a special mind, you even surpass that. POTD, and deserved too. Susan Lawrence February 6, 2023 at 9:08 AM Oh Harry , I am so very happy to see you here again ! So very happy you have been writing and sharing your heart with us . I am happy you are feeling well enough to do so . Your comments humble me and I take them in with gratitude. Thank you for the gift of you . Hugs and continued good health , Susan :)

Michael Tor January 31, 2023 at 8:09 PM Susan I do not know how I missed this one from you. Just a splendid creative piece that has your signature all over it. Your metaphors are unique and paint a picture only you can. A belated congratulations for POTD. Love reading your poetry it is always refreshing and unique... Blessings to you my Dear... Susan Lawrence February 6, 2023 at 9:06 AM Dear Michael . A belated thank you for your visit and lovely comments. It’s such a gift to have you along for the ride we take together through words, emotions and life . Blessings to you , Susan :)

John Watt January 30, 2023 at 10:32 PM Dearest Susan, what a joy it always is to sit down and soak in your soulful words, always so intertwined with humanity and connected to nature. Your ideals of peace, harmony, and togetherness are worthy of deep pondering and emulation. I love the lines "A shared glimpse A collective inhale Our ears and hearts awaken" and "Young creatures of the world kingdom Unconcerned with language barriers" as well as the sweet interchange between granddaughter and grandfather. Congrats on your POTD! Hugs ~ John Susan Lawrence February 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Thank you dear John . Your presence is so appreciated and welcome . I love your interpretation and company on this journey we take together through poetry and life . In gratitude. Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Charles Messina January 29, 2023 at 5:38 AM This is so, so good, Susan. I love it.. and a Fav! Belated Congrats on POTD. Also, wishing you a very Happy Birthday! Love & hugs... Charlie Susan Lawrence January 29, 2023 at 7:50 AM Dearest Charlie , In gratitude for your comments and honored by your fav ! Thank you for my Birthday wishes . Yay! So kind . XO Susan :)

Clifford Villalon January 28, 2023 at 6:15 AM Congratulations Miss Susan! :) Susan Lawrence January 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM Thank you Clifford !

Kim Rodrigues January 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM Lovely images, Susan! Congratulations on POTD! Susan Lawrence January 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM Thank you dear Kim ! Happy Saturday. Hugs, Susan :)

Sara Kendrick January 26, 2023 at 1:39 AM Ahh!! I enjoyed reading this one. It seems like a very serene place, but we all know in nature it is never serene for the animals. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page with congratulations. Sara Susan Lawrence January 27, 2023 at 2:07 PM Hi Sara, Thank you for your visit and comments. Yes the animal kingdom is not always serene. I have witnessed moments in time like the one in the poem where there is a pause.. a gathering and all is still and peaceful at least for awhile. Susan :)

Susan Ashley January 25, 2023 at 5:36 PM Dearest Susan, my poetic soul sister, I am ever gratified to be held in the radiant light and embracing spirit of your poem celebrating the unity of generations, Nature and mystical beings. Your soul has traversed through time on astral and earthly planes to gather beauty to spill on the poetic page like "Virgin raindrops fall on thirsty ferns" - each and every verse is a exquisite facet in this incredible gem. Congratulations for your wonderful and worthy recognition with POTD honors. Your mesmerizing imagery brings me to "A clearing in the forest" where "giggles and dust rise" and I want to stay forever. Warmest wishes and hugs sailing on white wings.. ~Susan Susan Lawrence January 27, 2023 at 2:05 PM Dearest Susan...your comments overwhelm me with open arms and heart and tenderness coupled with your amazing mystical insight. We have traveled together before, and we will again.. in time and space and words.The journeys unfolding with elegance, love, passion, and deep reverence for our planet and the wonderful life that is here to be shared by all. Thank you for your presence. Thank you for you...in all of your many beautiful forms and finally thank you for being such an inspiration to me. Love to you sent on the whisper of white wings, Susan :)

James Marshall Goff January 25, 2023 at 7:09 AM Agree with comments Susan! Enchanted! Susan Lawrence January 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM James ...Thank you ! Hugs and all the best ! Susan :)

Paul Callus January 25, 2023 at 6:57 AM Congratulations on p.o.t.d. award, dear Susan! Once again you captivate with striking imagery and appeal to emotions. What I find very impressive is the reference to the children who one day will inherit what we leave behind, hopefully something which they'll be grateful for. The child and her grandfather ... the passing of the baton from the present generations to the next. ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend // paul Susan Lawrence January 27, 2023 at 1:57 PM Hi dear Paul, In gratitude for your visit, comments, insight and friendship. I am so happy this poem moved you. Yes, the children are the keepers of the future. Their presence is precious and critical for our dear earth and mother nature. Big hugs to you and all good wishes . Susan :)

David Kavanagh January 24, 2023 at 2:55 PM Another feel good uplifting POTD, from you Susan, has that mysterious tribal at one with nature vibe throughout, you’re certainly blessed with positivity, where’d you find it all, don’t answer that question people might try bottle it up and sell it on Amazon, congratulations cheers David Susan Lawrence January 27, 2023 at 1:52 PM Hi David. I love your comments and your perspective ! I won't answer that question ...I will keep staying in the positive realm though. All the best and thank you for your presence and congratulations. Cheers, susan :)

Bill Baker January 24, 2023 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on your most excellent POTD, Susan. I loved the colors and the descriptive imagery. You offered hope and touched me as your words radiated with my emotions and my soul. Enjoy your special day my dear friend. Bill Susan Lawrence January 24, 2023 at 1:31 PM Dearest Bill, Your comments humble me. I am so happy my poem touched you the way it did. That makes me smile.Big hugs and blessings sent to you, Susan :)

Anitha Jayasankar January 24, 2023 at 1:06 AM Back with big congratulations on your potd honor dearest Susan... Hugs... ~ Ani Susan Lawrence January 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM Love you Ani..Thank you for your return visit. Big hugs dear one, Susan :)

Brandy Nicole January 23, 2023 at 7:21 PM "Hands clasp, radiating light and hope to all." Such a beautiful moment. I'm visualizing togetherness, being united, instead of being divided. This applies to the animal kingdom as well. This is uplifting and spiritual, all at the same time. My heart is smiling. Congratulations Susan, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Susan Lawrence January 24, 2023 at 1:29 PM Dear Brandy, You have such a way with words that flows peacefully. I love reading your work. Thank you for your visit and lovely comments. Big hugs and blessings to you, Susan :)Yes and visualizing togetherness is what its all about ! x

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