Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

Heart Release

Heart Release



Oh how I have tried to push you away
......Fear
Escaping into daydreams and fantasy
Purposeful intentions and made-up agendas
Pretending you were unimportant 
Something to avoid

Chocolate chip cookies and Chardonnay
Softened your advance
Pushing you down
Your effervescence rising from the depths
Clinging to me like morning mist on the seashore

Oh how I long to know you
Almighty Fear
Come to me
Dance with the molecules of my soul
Become me
For we share one breath

Let me embrace you 
Jump into my arms
My child
Let me caress your intention

For lifetimes I have sought 
To push you away
Not recognizing or being ready 
For the messages you deliver

My heart is open now
My ego silent
I welcome your arrival
I grasp your hand
I swim in your torrent
Twisting and turning
Making my way

I allow upheaval
Grief and tears
Unlocking buried treasures
Unearthing promise

Welcoming rebirth
I feel you beckon me onward
Traveling with you to Astral planes
Far beyond this Universe
Through darkness and mist

Witnessing the outer glow
Of dying stars
Flickering flames reinvented
Into birthing baby seeds
Cocoons of life opening
New forms spring into 
Consciousness

White yellow glow
Fluttering velvet softness tickles the air
My senses alive

You have become my partner
I encircle you now old friend
You inhabit my soul 
Riding this wave of life
Grateful for you
Fear

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FJ Thomas January 14, 2023 at 9:23 AM A welcoming rebirth indeed. How I enjoyed journeying through the weaves of your vivid mind with you. Fear intertwines itself into so many aspects of life. Capable of freezing one in time or leading that next step in a better direction. Better to work with rather than be controlled by it. I seem to have lost the intimacy of my poetic word some time ago, so I have not written from my mind's heart for a while. This was a wonderfully vivid read for me Susan :) Susan Lawrence January 15, 2023 at 9:41 AM Dear FJ, Thrilled with your visit and delighted you could take this journey with me . It’s hills and valleys have been a gift to me and brought me a greater understanding of myself and others . Wishing you continued intimacy with your poetic words . Onward ! Susan :)

John Watt December 26, 2022 at 10:32 PM Dear Susan, this is one of the challenging sort to read; a poem that refuses to be easily interpreted after a casual single read. There are deeper waters flowing that force the reader to re-read and to question why you are becoming allied with FEAR. If we only know the negative aspect of FEAR, we cannot fathom how it is also a powerful force in keeping us alive, by challenging carelessness and recklessness (you could well write a companion piece about PAIN). But the careful reader will follow your evolution of thinking as you moderate your viewpoint (turning on the phrase "my heart is open now"): FEAR no longer paralyzes, it challenges; it no longer terrorizes, it motivates, it no longer constricts, it informs. I love the line, "Flickering flames reinvented Into birthing baby seeds". I am in such awe of your depths of thinking, feeling, and writing. Every one of your poems (like your paintings) is crafted with the utmost of care, artistry, and outpouring of emotional wisdom. A FAV. Susan Lawrence December 31, 2022 at 11:50 AM Oh John, If only we could all think and feel and interpret as you do. You are such a deep well of heart and intellect and I am honored by your thoughts, perceptions and presence. This poem came to me after grappling with some fear..I realized I could learn from it and dance with it . In time I realized the power of evolution it held. In gratitude for your fav . Thank you for taking this artistic journey with me through words and paint. I deeply appreciate your being a part of it. Big hugs and all good wishes to you and yours for a healthy happy 2023 ! Onward my friend ! Love, Susan :)

Paul Callus April 30, 2022 at 2:33 PM Often we try to convince ourselves that a problem does not exist, and instead we seek the benefits of our comfort zone....'til eventually we find the courage to face up to it. ~ Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem, my friend. ~ Regards & Hugs // paul Susan Lawrence June 20, 2022 at 7:09 AM Dearest Paul, Thank you my friend. I just realized I had not replied to your lovely comment from months ago !! Hello to you . I look forward to reading more of your beauties soon. Sending love and all good wishes to you and yours. Susan :)

JC Brul May 17, 2021 at 3:14 AM Such a profound piece! I love the use of light alliteration that add flavour to your delightful poem. Susan Lawrence May 18, 2021 at 11:15 AM Thank you JCB! I appreciate your kind words. All the best, Susan

John Gondolf May 1, 2021 at 6:50 AM "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" face it, embrace it; only then can we move on. A wonderfully expressed verse on the emotion of fear, Susan, nicely done my friend. Have a great weekend. Hugs, John Susan Lawrence May 3, 2021 at 7:53 PM Thank you dear John . Hugs to you . Looking forward to more of your poetry ! Susan :)

Vijay Pandit April 28, 2021 at 5:15 AM Your poem is awesome Susan--we can all learn from your insight. Not easy to do, but facing fear is the only way to overcome it. Your write is so unique! Susan Lawrence April 29, 2021 at 9:01 PM Thank you so much Vijay ! I appreciate you comments. Its a journey for sure ! Keep writing your inspired poetry. Susan :) Looking forward to reading more of it.

Harry Horsman April 28, 2021 at 12:07 AM Wow, you take the pen and like a sword seek out your fear, and destroy with wonderful poetry such as this is...Love it.. Susan Lawrence April 29, 2021 at 9:00 PM Thank you so much Harry ! I am inspired by your soulful poetry - Looking forward to reading more of it ... Susan :)

Gordon Mcconnell April 26, 2021 at 2:51 PM Fine free verse Susan, great imagery and insightful thought too. Take care, Gordon Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:58 AM Hi Gordon , Thank you so much . Sending all good wishes. Susan :-)

Anitha Jayasankar April 26, 2021 at 3:28 AM We all have fear... specially the fear of the end... the end of everything.. your beautiful poem resonates how that very fear.. fear of the unknown.. has also taught you to overcome the same.. as you have stated 'become me, for we share one breath'. 'Riding this wave of life, grateful for you'.. and helped you understand the soul of universe better.. so profound and expressed so well my dear friend.. Hugs.. ~ Ani Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:57 AM My dear Ani , thank you for your lovely and insightful comments . I am so happy to hear from you . Life has been busy . Looking forward to reading more of your poems soon . Big hugs, Susan :-)

Susan Ashley April 25, 2021 at 1:05 PM The depth and breadth of your mystical, spiritual de-fanging embrace of fear is expressed from a profound place of soulful imagination. I can imagine, dear Susan, that how embracing your fear - to release the fear of it - would enliven the senses and consciousness and, I can imagine how many lifetimes it took to build the courage to do so. Magnificence spills from your gifted pen, dear poetess. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Susan Ashley April 27, 2021 at 7:42 AM Thank you, Susan, and YOU are an inspiration to me as well, sweet lady :)) Your poetry resonates with me very deeply. Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:55 AM My dear friend .... Susan How honored am I to be be graced by your thoughtful comments. Thank you for your presence, your intelligence , your interest and your heart . You are certainly an inspiration to me . Big hugs , Susan :-) Looking forward to reading more of your magic soon !

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2021 at 7:30 AM I like how you processed the emotion of fear. I believe each emotion serves a valuable purpose. One certainly feels alive and one’s senses are heightened during those moments. When we push past paralysis we can accomplish great things. Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:51 AM Thank you dear Richard ... I appreciate your comments. You are very correct ... the sky is the limit when we push past our limitations ... expanding our heart along the way ! All the best , Susan :-)

Unseeking Seeker April 24, 2021 at 7:43 PM Sounds more like transcending fear! A bubble imaginary, which bursts noiselessly, in stillness. Amazing write as always, Susan! Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:49 AM Thank you Unseeking Seeker ! I am always grateful for your comments . Keep up all the great writing ! Susan :-)

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2021 at 4:45 PM wow, embracing one's fears. So difficult but you write of it so profoundly and beautifully!! Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:47 AM Andrea, thank you ! It is a journey for sure . Big hugs, Susan :-)

Rico Leffanta April 24, 2021 at 11:29 AM It has been so long between poems! Well done, Susan! Every day, I love looking at your painting of Yvette conquering her fears! Aloha! Rico Susan Lawrence April 27, 2021 at 6:47 AM Life has been calling out in so many ways ! So happy to be writing again . Big hugs Rico :-)