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Liquescent Marmoris

sea-urchins in rock pools –  
the flesh, a delicacy – 
sparkle – 
protected from the ocean
where anemones proliferate – 
by a mist-glistening  
heart shaped rock:
the keeper of my secrets – 

a cache of memories 
of mornings snorkelling
surface
eddy on the periphery 
—homesick for my roots— 
a keeper lost to shifting tides 
white horses
masking risk in its wake …

a plastic wrapped sushi tray 
on the kitsch kitchen counter
awash with the detritus of daily life—
a cold cup of coffee 
milk skin
swirling like 
liquescent marmoris
fluctuant under 
fractured light

tender moments
where flaws hide in the spotlight

Laetrile induced
unsettling riptides 
where occasionally colour swirls
marbling visions  
the future liquescent … 

I’m drowning in
proposals of memories 
to be made with loved ones
family secrets to 
be offered up
a dish that could be as
risky as Omakase …

smiling indulgently with my eyes
as a mirror-smooth ocean – 
a north-westerly wind
whipping up the occasional white horse – 
hides its turbulent depths
so a state of amenomania    
settles over me  

the final images
–	as requested –
the secrets of my life
tucked away in an abditory—
eddying between past and future 
the key to
unlocking it
             —left in their hearts—

Copyright © Suzette Richards | Year Posted 2025

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Ink Empress Date: 5/12/2025 2:52:00 AM Dear Suzette, This is so creative and youv created such deep and intriguing metaphors! And i love your oceanic wordplay too which flows so very well throughout, along with the heartfelt emotions youv expressed here especially in lines "I’m drowning in proposals of memories to be made with loved ones" felt that deeply! Congratulations on receiving POTD. And your placement in brians. Sending you light always Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/12/2025 4:40:00 AM Thanks, Ink. You certainly are the wind beneath my wings with your ongoing support. :)

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/10/2025 4:52:00 PM ' I’m drowning in memories to be made with loved ones. ' Such a profound thought, and I understand this feeling. Congratulations Suzette, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/10/2025 10:24:00 PM Yes, it is difficult to put inro words - almost a feeling of being overwhelmed by well-meaning relatives... Thank you for your kind wishes, Brandy :)

Unseeking Seeker Date: 5/10/2025 12:33:00 AM Oceanic dreams and mysteries, a subtle, delicate, artistic write ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Suzette Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/10/2025 12:46:00 AM Thank you, Seeker. I value your support :)

Zyrool Gifford Date: 5/9/2025 1:27:00 PM Hello Suzette, congratulations on your POTD win with this amazingly beautiful poem. Wishing you a wonderful weekend as you celebrate. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/10/2025 12:47:00 AM Thank you, Zyrool. Wishing you a great weekend :)

I Am Anaya Date: 5/9/2025 10:58:00 AM I read the article as well as this creative contribution. Embodiment of ambiguity which explains this awesome experience. You are always a delightful and innovative poet I like to follow, Suzette. Congratulations on your POD! enjoy the day ~Xhugs Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/10/2025 12:50:00 AM Thank you, Anaya. Our paths often cross in the pursuit of expression through our poetry. Have a nice weekend :)

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/9/2025 10:52:00 AM Suzette, a wonderful poem, love the ocean references and imagery. Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/10/2025 12:51:00 AM Thank you, Tania :)

Paige Hind Date: 5/9/2025 9:30:00 AM Yay! I could not think of many poems as worthy as this one is to get POTD! I already loved it. <3 Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 10:16:00 AM You were the first to comment. Thank you for your support, Paige:)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/9/2025 9:10:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a blessed day with your win......... Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 10:16:00 AM Thank you, Paula :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/9/2025 5:49:00 AM Dear Suzzette, Congratulations on POTD! You certainly and artistically captured the ache and beauty of being both anchored and adrift. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 8:50:00 AM I appreciate that you get the intent ... Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 6:57:00 AM Thank you for the visit and kind comment, Daniel :)

Heidi Sands Date: 5/9/2025 3:47:00 AM Congratulations for this excellent POTD :) Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 6:58:00 AM Thanks, Heidi :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 5/9/2025 1:32:00 AM One cannot but agree with Besma. A wonderful poem thoroughly deserving of a POTD. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 6:59:00 AM Why, thank you very much, Victor :)

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 5/9/2025 1:20:00 AM What a wonderful poetry from the heart! Congratulations, Suzette, on your POTD honour! Enjoy a well deserved recognition! Stay always blessed. Best wishes. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 7:01:00 AM Thank you very much for this kind accolade, Besma :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/9/2025 12:50:00 AM - A beautiful poem, SuZ ... Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 12:56:00 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise. I am pleased as punch! Hugs, Su.

Karen Jones Date: 5/9/2025 12:39:00 AM So lovely to see you win potd Suzette! Congratulations! Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/9/2025 12:55:00 AM Wow! What a surprise to wake up to this morning. Thank you for your kind comment, Karen :)

Paige Hind Date: 5/7/2025 2:30:00 PM This is going into my favs. This steals my breath, like the white horse you're writing of. Wow. Login to Reply Suzette Richards Date: 5/8/2025 6:10:00 AM Thank you, Paige :)