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I Am Made of This

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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 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 Read Notes about this poem above 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

Date: 7/15/2016 2:14:00 AM

What a deep, emotional verse.... Congrats Suzanne, for having your piece placed in the contest!!! ;-)

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/13/2016 10:08:00 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

Date: 7/13/2016 12:59:00 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

Date: 12/17/2014 4:25:00 AM

truly excellent pen suzanne

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/21/2014 4:53:00 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
Date: 10/21/2014 10:46:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise: You have been a friend from the start. Stopping by soon for a read. Hugs, SuZ

Paul Callus

Date: 10/20/2014 3:28:00 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
Date: 10/21/2014 10:45:00 PM

Thanks Paul: Your rating and comment is highly valued from a writer of your caliber. SuZ

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/20/2014 3:14:00 PM

This is gorgeous........ I would rate it a #1 poem!!

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/21/2014 10:43:00 PM

Thanks Carrie...always a joy to hear from you.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/19/2014 2:38:00 PM

Stunning bio Suzanne - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xxx

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/19/2014 8:44:00 PM

Thanks Jan: I appreciate you stopping by. Hugs, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/25/2013 11:27:00 PM

Seeing another familiar bio and it's stunning as ever. Congrats, sweetie.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/19/2014 8:45:00 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

Date: 12/25/2013 11:13:00 PM

Stunning ! Congrats on the win :)

Scott Howard Myers The Gypsy King

Date: 12/25/2013 4:41:00 PM

Two thumbs up Thanks for sharing

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/24/2013 6:12:00 PM

Congrad's on your win. Happy Christmas Eve. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/24/2013 4:35:00 PM

Well done SuZ congratulations.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 12/24/2013 8:21:00 AM

Big congrats to you on your winning poem.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/24/2013 12:14:00 AM

Enjoyed your beautiful write on a portrait of a poet and congratulations on the win, SuZ

Joseph May

Date: 12/23/2013 1:04:00 PM

congrats on a fine win

Gautami Phookan

Date: 12/23/2013 12:57:00 PM

Congrats Suzanne on your wonderful win! This I found very subtle, very beautifully done! Thanks for your participation. huggs...G

Donna Jones

Date: 4/23/2013 5:48:00 PM

Congratulations on your win...

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/22/2013 6:40:00 PM

Suzanne , :-) congratulations with your awesome "SELF PORTRAIT" poem. Take Care ~ PD

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/16/2013 8:49:00 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

Date: 4/15/2013 11:37:00 AM

Wonderful written Suzanne, thank you - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/16/2013 6:34:00 PM

Thanks Anne Lise It is for the Self Portrait Challenge. SuZ

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2013 8:02:00 PM

this is fantastic, I love best of all your free verse.soupmail.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/14/2013 8:49:00 PM

Thanks Andrea: Good to see you. Love, SuZ

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/14/2013 7:35:00 PM