Suzanne Delaney Poet Bio

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Collage by Suzanne Delaney

I combined another challenge with this to write to a set of words

Dance, crystals, bathing, breath, crisp, vein, clutch, drain, threads fluid. 

I was born in Tasmania. Our ancesters were Irish and were possibly descended from convicts.  I was placed in a Salvation Army Home from aged 7 yrs until I was 9 years old.

The large bay windows overlooked a garden with Agapanthus and I often sat there in the warm sun when I felt sad.

The essence of this poem is about how these things shaped me

 

 

I Am Made of This

 I am from those moments
George Ella Lyon

I am Made of This

I am from the isolation of pioneer spirits-
an ancient beekeeper- a vintage lacemaker

I am from a land of dancing brolgas -
and Rainbow Serpents

I am from agapanthus and flyblown windows-
I am from sunlight bathing shadows
the fluid drain of time- crisp July mornings

I am from the veins in leaves - 
butterfly wings

I am from the sudden clutch-
of sad departings

I am from threadbare curtains-
the crystal charity of others

I am from pure grief-
all this
and the breath of stolen  dreams


written  5/10/2009

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101 in a ROW contest -4
Contest Judged:  7/27/2016 9:30:00 PM
Sponsored by: Poet Destroyer A 
6th Place

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Teddy Kimathi July 15, 2016 at 2:14 AM What a deep, emotional verse.... Congrats Suzanne, for having your piece placed in the contest!!! ;-)

Carrie Richards July 13, 2016 at 10:08 AM This is a wonderful bio, of sorts, Suzanne! So much to read between the lines, that tells us more about you. I feel the strength of a survivor, a beautiful soul, and a wise and creative woman. Well done! :) Hugs!

Poet Destroyer A July 13, 2016 at 12:59 AM hello Suz, Congratulations on your awesome win. Thank you for the support. Stop by and enjoy the sanity of my newest Blog "In Red's Silent Fury." Always & Forever WUV ~LINDA~

Liam Mcdaid December 17, 2014 at 4:25 AM truly excellent pen suzanne

Anne-Lise Andresen October 21, 2014 at 4:53 AM - A great bio poem, a joy to read Suzanne ! - Congratulations on your wonderful 3rd place in the bio contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Suzanne Delaney October 21, 2014 at 10:46 PM Thanks Anne Lise: You have been a friend from the start. Stopping by soon for a read. Hugs, SuZ

Paul Callus October 20, 2014 at 3:28 PM You are made of beautiful things, Suzanne; this is not just a bio, but a real poem as well. Well done...and congrats on a lovely win. // paul ....a 7 rating, not just for the bio, but for the poem!!! // paul Suzanne Delaney October 21, 2014 at 10:45 PM Thanks Paul: Your rating and comment is highly valued from a writer of your caliber. SuZ

Carrie Richards October 20, 2014 at 3:14 PM This is gorgeous........ I would rate it a #1 poem!! Suzanne Delaney October 21, 2014 at 10:43 PM Thanks Carrie...always a joy to hear from you.

Jan Allison October 19, 2014 at 2:38 PM Stunning bio Suzanne - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xxx Suzanne Delaney October 19, 2014 at 8:44 PM Thanks Jan: I appreciate you stopping by. Hugs, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich December 25, 2013 at 11:27 PM Seeing another familiar bio and it's stunning as ever. Congrats, sweetie. Suzanne Delaney October 19, 2014 at 8:45 PM Thanks Andrea: I wanted to upload a collage I made of this poem but haven't worked out how to add a picture yet.

Karen Anglesey December 25, 2013 at 11:13 PM Stunning ! Congrats on the win :)

Scott Howard Myers The Gypsy King December 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM Two thumbs up Thanks for sharing

Debbie Guzzi December 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM Congrad's on your win. Happy Christmas Eve. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux December 24, 2013 at 4:35 PM Well done SuZ congratulations.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole December 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM Big congrats to you on your winning poem.

Dr.Ram Mehta December 24, 2013 at 12:14 AM Enjoyed your beautiful write on a portrait of a poet and congratulations on the win, SuZ

Joseph May December 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM congrats on a fine win

Gautami Phookan December 23, 2013 at 12:57 PM Congrats Suzanne on your wonderful win! This I found very subtle, very beautifully done! Thanks for your participation. huggs...G

Donna Jones April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM Congratulations on your win...

Poet Destroyer A April 22, 2013 at 6:40 PM Suzanne , :-) congratulations with your awesome "SELF PORTRAIT" poem. Take Care ~ PD

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire April 16, 2013 at 8:49 PM Dear P,S-N, SUZ, Since my last comment on YOUR POETRY I have been rummaging through the dictionary,thesaurus(spelling), POEMS of the Masters ( I thought I saw YOUR POEMS there) trying to find words to describe YOUR Elegance.YOU do POETRY an Honor just touching YOUR Quill. I am sorry I am uneducated in the English Language.It probably sounds like I am Perfuming my comments to gain YOUR respect.My words are from my Heart.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry

Anne-Lise Andresen April 15, 2013 at 11:37 AM Wonderful written Suzanne, thank you - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Suzanne Delaney April 16, 2013 at 6:34 PM Thanks Anne Lise It is for the Self Portrait Challenge. SuZ

Andrea Dietrich April 14, 2013 at 8:02 PM this is fantastic, I love best of all your free verse.soupmail. Suzanne Delaney April 14, 2013 at 8:49 PM Thanks Andrea: Good to see you. Love, SuZ

Carrie Richards April 14, 2013 at 7:35 PM This is soo soo good, Suzanne! Heartwrenching and yet beautifully worded. Suzanne Delaney April 14, 2013 at 7:55 PM thanks, Carrie: I entered it in the Self Portrait contest. I hope its not too abstract....