Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

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Ice Diamonds

After the flurry
My soul delights
Soft curves before me
Ice cream dreams
Shadows dancing and stretching
Defining infinite frozen sculptures 

Ice diamonds 
floating through the air
Glistening
Riding the shafts of pale sunlight
Landing on my nose
Blanketing my eyelashes
I capture them on my tongue
A frosty treat

A shiver up my spine 
I wiggle my toes awake
Warmth in my belly caresses me

Surreal 
This glorious tapestry before me
Silent beauty 
Her dress of lace
Paper cutout high heels 
A crown of icicles

Hugging myself now
A hole in my mitten 
Allowing the magic 
to seep into my heart 




Wishing Happy Healthy Holidays to all 
and best wishes for a Wonderful New Year !

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Ink Empress October 30, 2023 at 12:36 AM Your way with painting imagery and weaving descriptive words is beyond impeccable and i love reading good poetry, when i feel like dreaming away. And that’s exactly what your poems do, i love this poem and the very unique and authentic way you’ve phrased things, so touching and soulfully divine especially “ A crown of icicles” “ Ice diamonds floating through the air“ wow! Impressive! I am in awe!! Fave this is for me definitely! So i can read again later! Loved this

Robert Lindley July 23, 2023 at 1:05 PM Exceptionally beautiful and thoughtful poetry my friend. great--"" Ice diamonds floating through the air Glistening Riding the shafts of pale sunlight Landing on my nose Blanketing my eyelashes I capture them on my tongue A frosty treat"" God bless. Inspiration received.. Susan Lawrence August 1, 2023 at 8:20 PM Robert ,So very happy for your visit dear friend . Happy to share snowy delights and ice diamonds with you . Blessings and hugs, Susan :)

Gu Jendayi November 7, 2022 at 5:20 AM Susan, I love how you described the snow as clothing - the tapestry, heels, lace... very detailed and visual piece. Thank you for sharing Susan Lawrence February 1, 2023 at 5:08 AM Gu, Thank you for your visit and lovely comments ! I appreciate your visit ! My best to you , Susan :)

Brian Sambourne September 2, 2022 at 9:37 PM Greetings Susa, Your detailed, evocative descriptions of a winter crystal palace invite much reader reflection particularly for we folk who live in the north. Congratulations on achieving such snowy, icy depictions - "this glorious tapestry.." before us all (if we choose to see it.) Be well. Sincerely, Brian Susan Lawrence September 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM Hi Brian, So happy to have your visit. In gratitude for your lovely comments. Looking forward to reading more of your poems ! Blessings, Susan :)

Jennifer Proxenos August 18, 2022 at 6:17 AM This is a breathtaking poem Susan dear friend. I love to see the winter photos that poets post as we have never seen the countryside blanketed in snow and icicles hanging from trees. We have snow maybe once every 12 years but not much, such an exciting experience. The last time we had snow, the highway came to a standstill as cars, taxis and trucks parked in the yellow lines to get outside into the snow, it was lovely to see adults playing like children! Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Susan Lawrence August 19, 2022 at 1:20 PM Dearest Jennifer, Your comments and visit brought a big smile to my face! I can see it now ...all of those people stopped by the side of the road to play like children in the new snow that is such a rarity where you are. Snowballs and icicles and the chill can make any adult into a playful child one again. A magical experience. Big hugs and all blessings to you, Susan :)

Sara Kendrick August 10, 2022 at 6:42 AM Ahh!! We don't get very much snow and ice here, but I can see the beauty from this work. I am glad that I chose it today. Your visit to my page added a completely new dimension through your comment. Sara Susan Lawrence August 19, 2022 at 1:17 PM Sara, A belated thank you for your visit and comment to my Ice Diamonds. Snow can be so magical and transform the landscape into a sculptural delight that wows the senses. A fantasy smile and a wink from Mother Nature. Hugs to you, Susan :)

Jim Slaughter July 6, 2022 at 10:47 AM I'm so glad I chose this one to read, Susan. Not only is it delightful, but I needed something to cool me off on this blistering day. Susan Lawrence July 6, 2022 at 6:55 PM Hi Jim . Happy for your visit and comments. Glad you were able to cool off !! Cheers, Susan :)

Line Gauthier July 2, 2022 at 9:51 AM A delightful poem, Susan ~ Susan Lawrence July 2, 2022 at 10:15 AM Thank you Line ! :)

Timothy Ray June 27, 2022 at 6:10 AM i will skip my morbid fears of Minnesota and instead float along in this magical moment...and it is magical, deftly executed enchantment Susan Lawrence June 28, 2022 at 7:09 AM Let’s float together Timothy ! I love the idea . Just beautiful. Thank you . Susan :)

Valsa George May 1, 2022 at 10:05 PM Winter with its icy chill is so beautifully described here Susan . I like the image of the mitten with a hole allowing the magic of wintry chill to creep into your being. "The frozen sculptures' are lovely to behold .... Susan Lawrence May 2, 2022 at 8:39 AM Thank you dear Valsa. I appreciate your comments and am grateful for your presence . It only takes a small hole in one’s mitten to let the magic in ! Hugs, Susan :)

Joseph P. DiMino February 15, 2022 at 8:54 AM So wonderfully you relate your own, natural being, to the winter wonderland around you. I think that if we all saw the earth and ourselves as living, breathing extensions of one source, the world would be a lot better off -- protected and sanctified. Lovely writing!! Susan Lawrence May 2, 2022 at 8:37 AM Joe , A belated thank you for your visit and lovely comments. I appreciate your presence ! Yes the world would be a lot better off ! I love the thought of being protected and sanctified ! All the best to you , Susan :)

Bill Baker February 13, 2022 at 10:39 AM What a tribute to the beauty of winter's snow and the joys of experiencing white puffs of love. The picture above was beautiful, such giant tress. The read was comforting and brought back pleasant memories of winters past. Thanks for sharing your gift of poetry, Bill Susan Lawrence February 16, 2022 at 6:54 AM Hi Bill, Thank you ! Happy to feel your embracing comments. In gratitude, Susan :)

M. L. Kiser February 8, 2022 at 1:38 PM So uplifting, takes me back to when I was a kid playing in the snow. Susan Lawrence February 9, 2022 at 10:22 AM Yes it is how I felt as a child and still feel today ! Thank you M.L. :)

Cecilia Macfarlane February 3, 2022 at 12:31 PM Wonderful descriptive write that embraces the beauty of winter. Love it! Hugs Susan Lawrence February 4, 2022 at 7:08 AM Thank you Cecilia ! So happy for your visit ! Hugs, Susan :)

Janice Canerdy February 3, 2022 at 7:51 AM Amazing poem, vividly descriptive expression of joy experienced in nature! Janice Susan Lawrence February 3, 2022 at 8:05 AM Hi Janice ! Thank you for your lovely comments. Happy for your visit . All the best to you , Susan :)

Heidi Sands January 27, 2022 at 8:40 AM This is a fantastic, beautiful poem. I love the title too. Well written :) Susan Lawrence January 27, 2022 at 9:11 AM Thank you Heidi for your visit and comments ! All the best , Susan :)

Brandy Nicole January 20, 2022 at 7:18 PM "Silent beauty, her dress of lace" A very classy way to describe the snow. So elegant and graceful. Your thoughts leave me in complete awe. This is beautiful in so many wonderful ways. Happy New Year, Susan. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Susan Lawrence January 27, 2022 at 9:10 AM Brandy … thank you my friend for your lovely comments. I so appreciate your presence !! Big hugs always , Susan :)

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2022 at 12:42 PM Your "Ice Diamonds" is a Wonderful winter write and picture. Now I am cold. Off for some hot coffee. Have a blessed day/week............. Susan Lawrence January 17, 2022 at 2:15 PM Thank you dear Paula ! Glad you enjoyed it . Stay warm :) Susan Have a blessed day too !

Gershon Wolf January 15, 2022 at 8:30 PM Your masterful write has even got me liking snow and ice a little -- and that's a major miracle, I guarantee you. ~ Inveterate Snow and Ice Hater Susan Lawrence January 16, 2022 at 7:58 AM Gershon , A big smile spread across my face reading your comments! Thank you . Happy to know I could melt that dislike of snow and ice if even for a moment ! Cheers , Sussn :)

Bill Baker January 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM Beautiful winter snow poem, Susan. I love the imagery and all the different emotions it touches on. Well written. Just reading the last post from those I read, belated, but great poem! Bill Susan Lawrence January 16, 2022 at 7:56 AM Hi Bill , Thank you for your visit and lovely comments. I appreciate you . Happy healthy new year to you and yours . Susan :)

Victor Buhagiar January 15, 2022 at 12:33 PM Thanks for reading my poor haiku. Your poem is interlaced with imagery profound. Well writ. Susan Lawrence January 15, 2022 at 2:31 PM Thank you Victor ! Happy New Year ! Susan :)

Deb M January 15, 2022 at 12:45 AM Just beautiful Susan! Debx Susan Lawrence January 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM Thank you for your visit and comment ! Susan :)

Harry Horsman January 13, 2022 at 6:07 AM Love your interaction within this wonderful poetry, Harry New Year. Susan. Susan Lawrence January 15, 2022 at 2:29 PM Thank you Harry ! Happy for your visit . Happy New Year . Susan :)

Connie Marcum Wong January 9, 2022 at 11:19 PM Enchanted winter magic in your words Susan. You describe this like some seeing snow for the first time. A Fave! Blessings xxoo Susan Lawrence January 11, 2022 at 8:58 AM Thank you dear Connie for your lovely comments and a fav ! Wow. Sending blessings and hugs to you . Susan :)

Jennifer Fenn January 8, 2022 at 11:27 PM What a gorgeous winter gem of a poem! Susan Lawrence January 11, 2022 at 8:57 AM Thank you dear Jennifer!

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