Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

Mind Dance

Mind Dance

I hear you calling me
I feel you on the wind
Playing with my hair
Grazing my cheek
With kiss’s shadow

Upon your distant shores
Perched on craggy rocks
Upon sunlit parched cliffs
I receive you

I feel the whispers
Of the past
I hear the moans
Of the lost ones
The forgotten ones

I am here
We are here
Know me
Know us....
For we have not departed 
We reside in your heart

Gazing up I see the fuzzy silhouette 
Of a man I once knew
Sitting in quiet contemplation
I recognize the tilt of the head
The steadfast gaze
The lonely heart calling out

Far below 
Rugged shoreline
Sharp massive rock beacons
Cascading 
Down ...down ...down

Disappearing 
Becoming an erotic dance of mist and foam
Lovers entwined frolicking effortlessly
Their bodies of salt and sea intuiting one another
Mesmerizing me with their sacred union

High above royal seabirds 
Appear from their cave dwellings 
Diving down in unison 
To join the lover’s dance 
Their bodies 
Shining...sleek...untouchable

Plunging full force into 
Undulating clouds of churning sea
Seeking food
Creatures of land and sea...
Let me fly with you

My nose is filled with cold briny air
My eyelashes kissed with saline tears
Taking me back to that moment

Dry tall yellow grasses brush against you
Your belly hot... hungry
Making your way through pulsating relentless heat

Your dry breath
Your focus
Your precision
Your hunger

I smell the hunt
The fight
The kill
Watching you conquer your prey
Providing for your pride

With eyes closed 
I see all of you
Oh gracious God of 
Light and beauty
You come to me in my dreams
Allowing me to be 
A humble witness to a
All you have created

I hear distant water gliding 
Over weathered stones
Natures Music

I hear the cawing of the seabirds
Rising up 
Growing fuller
One voice together

I feel the cheekbones of my ancient ancestor
Gently touching closed eyes
Feeling the wrinkles of skin
Her soul revealed
Each scar, wound, 
Sunrise
Kiss and tear

Holding her hand is my gift.
We walk through transparent sheets of 
Turquoise rain
Smelling the mossy green growth beneath our feet
High above where monkeys roam 
We hear the welcome drops 
Pelting the hand shaped leaves
Falling through the greenery
Finding their way to our smiles

A forever embrace 
As we become one 
My heart expands


Susan Lawrence
Copyright 2021

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Lisa Ricci October 31, 2023 at 5:17 AM Good Morning Susan. Hello. Where does a reader begin to say the title is beautiful in itself and poetic that sets the tone of your entry. The free verse format was a wise choice and could only pull your words and thoughts out. Please allow me to say this is just beautiful and I can see how it has the honor of POTD. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Have a wonderful day. Blessings (smile)

The Situation October 2, 2023 at 5:56 AM I looked for most read. For some reason this was it. Susan Lawrence October 2, 2023 at 8:57 PM Happy for your visit .

Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2022 at 8:21 AM And just to let you know, this one is number two on your BEST poems as chosen by members. I happen to agree with these lists most of the time. As usual, a gorgeous write here that I am revisiting Susan Lawrence October 2, 2023 at 8:56 PM Hugs dear Andrea :)

Andrea Dietrich August 24, 2022 at 3:45 PM Hey, lady, coming down here to say I sure appreciate your fave on that one poem of mine, a poem I did not even think would ever get a POTD let alone so many nice comments. Hope you are doing well. As I sit here, the sky is darkening and it's getting windy. ARe you up in Sandy, feeling that too? Susan Lawrence August 24, 2022 at 4:27 PM Hi Andrea . ! I am well . Miss you . We are so close to finalizing last details and getting close to manufacturing. It’s been a busy time ! Heading back to CA for 2 weeks of work . Yes the sky is getting dark . Summer storms ! Let’s meet up again before too long . Hugs Susan :) I hope the animals are all behaving !

Paul Callus May 21, 2022 at 11:15 AM Your poem tempts us to accompany you on an endless mission of discovery and confirmation, Susan. We find ourselves being drawn back in time, without losing count of the present. What our ancestors did needs people like you to make sure that the legacy lives on. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend // paul Susan Lawrence May 24, 2022 at 9:01 PM Dear Paul, Sending you all light and love and gratitude for your visit and participation on the soul journey of life. I am happy to have found you here. Always inspired by your writing. Hugs, Susan :)

Victor Buhagiar May 17, 2022 at 7:18 AM I thought I could write free verse. Your poem is magnificent. So full of imagery and emotions. Needs to be read twice to fill my mind with all the pains and love you so aptly describe. A wonderful poem. Susan Lawrence May 21, 2022 at 8:38 AM Dear Victor , I cherish your comments and participation. I have found much inspiration in your poems . Blessings my friend , Susan :)

Johnny Sumler February 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM Wow what can i say. The comments speaks for itself. What a fine free verse. The title alone absorbed my attention. "Watching you conquer your prey; providing for your pride". There is definitely some kind of wonderful in Susan. Very nice write and an honor to come across you. Susan Lawrence February 6, 2022 at 7:40 AM Johnny , in gratitude for your visit and humbled by your comments. I am so happy you could journey with me in this poem . I look forward to reading more of your work . Blessings, Susan :)

Rico Leffanta January 29, 2022 at 10:15 AM Congratulations on exceeding 2,000 views! Aloha 'oe! Susan Lawrence January 29, 2022 at 12:15 PM Thank you Rico !!!! Love you always . Xx Susan :)

Robert Lindley January 19, 2022 at 7:18 AM I was not expecting to find such a romantic masterpiece here this morn my friend. Yet this meets that lofty standard and is indeed a true golden treasure to read and feel its imagery and emotional depths. A definite fav. God bless. Susan Lawrence January 20, 2022 at 1:15 PM Dear Robert, Thank you so much for visiting and reaching out. I am honored by your words and grateful for your visit and your fav! Most of all the way this poem touched your soul. Thank you . Sending blessings to you. Susan :)

Rico Leffanta January 7, 2022 at 10:23 AM Congratulations on exceeding 1,000 Views! Aloha 'oe! (The captcha code is "RAA"!) Susan Lawrence January 8, 2022 at 7:12 PM You are my champion dear Rico and a great source of inspiration. Hugs always , Susan :) x

Diane Perna November 9, 2021 at 5:15 PM Amazing! I love the details, lovely piece! Susan Lawrence November 11, 2021 at 10:29 AM Thank you Diane ! So happy for your visit. Susan :)

M. L. Kiser November 7, 2021 at 1:20 PM Lovely lines, great metaphor and imagery in this piece; nicely done. Susan Lawrence November 11, 2021 at 10:28 AM Thank you ! Happy for your visit and comments. Susan :)

Andrew John November 5, 2021 at 3:08 AM I see intimate space and wonderful magenta clouds. What a wonderful poem, as are the others I have read here. Thank you, Susan. Susan Lawrence November 6, 2021 at 9:09 AM Dear Andrew, thank you for your visit and lovely comments. I look forward to reading your poems . Sending all good wishes to you ! Susan :)

John Watt November 4, 2021 at 5:49 PM Dear Susan, your writing blew me away today. Romantic and delicately intimate, yet so much more... you introduce imagery of dreams, memories, ancestors, in lush settings of the sea, the savannah, and a forest. So many glorious phrases, 'through transparent sheets of turquoise rain' is a favorite. Speaking of favorites, this is going in my faves so I can come back for return visits as this masterpiece so deserves. You write from the heart, dear poetess and I have much to learn from you ~ John Susan Lawrence November 6, 2021 at 9:07 AM John , In gratitude for you . Thank you for being a part of my journey of the heart , mind and soul. I am honored by your fav. These images come from my heart when I sit still and close my eyes and am in solitude . There are so many beautiful recesses of the mind available to us. If we are still magic seeps in ! Big hugs and all best wishes on your journey. Susan :)

Daniel Schack November 4, 2021 at 2:41 PM Your mind,heart,and soul dances profoundly poetic.please,see and comment my poems.be well anyway.daniel. Susan Lawrence November 6, 2021 at 9:04 AM Daniel , Thank you for your visit and kind comments. I look forward to reading your poetry ! All the best, Susan :)

Daniel Schack November 4, 2021 at 2:40 PM Youngster

Tejeswar Patnaik November 4, 2021 at 10:41 AM A wonderful relishing poem by you with a beautiful depiction of all facets of life and it’s reality .My appreciation to you dear . Susan Lawrence November 6, 2021 at 9:01 AM Tejeswar, In gratitude to you . Susan :)

Tejeswar Patnaik November 4, 2021 at 10:35 AM Susan ,I just read MindDance,A brilliant expressions of your poem touching subtle thoughts .Congrats ,mind blowing dear Susan Lawrence November 6, 2021 at 9:01 AM Thank you for your kind comments Tejeswar. I am so happy my poem moved you . Sending all good wishes to you, Susan

David Walker November 4, 2021 at 9:36 AM Susan, Beautiful love poem. I will read more of your poetry here. Thanks for Sharing Susan Lawrence November 6, 2021 at 8:59 AM Thank you David . Happy for your visit . All the best, Susan

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2021 at 7:19 AM Yes I am indeed smiling. Do drop by for a visit. ;0) Susan Lawrence April 25, 2021 at 6:29 PM Nice to hear ! Enjoyed visiting your poems today . :-)

Jan Allison April 22, 2021 at 3:16 PM such intense imagery am adding this gem to my faves to dive into again and again and again, your creativity with free verse is amazing:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Lawrence April 22, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dear Jan, I am honored by your words. Thank you for your comments and so happy you will read it again and again. With big hugs, Susan :)

Smita Kulkarni March 31, 2021 at 3:35 PM Very beautifully penned! Susan Lawrence April 22, 2021 at 9:46 AM Thank you so much dear Smita. All the best, Susan :)

Susan Ashley March 24, 2021 at 9:52 AM Dear Susan, your enchanting poem puts me in a sensory and soulful euphoria. The depth and breadth of your imagery is breathtaking.. magnificence, beauty and artistry spill from your gifted pen and stir the emotions with magical finesse. Congratulations for the worthy honor of POTW! A fav! You are to be admired, dear poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Susan Lawrence March 25, 2021 at 7:43 AM Dear Susan, I am honored to have you visit my poem. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your warmth and comments which I will cherish. I am so happy my poem moved you. The words come from the depths of my soul and whisper in my heart. I am looking forward to reading more of the beautiful magic you create with your pen. Hugs, Susan :)

Gordon Mcconnell March 17, 2021 at 4:05 PM Lovely piece Susan, shows nice imagery and good expression too. Blessings,Gordon Susan Lawrence March 18, 2021 at 6:33 PM Thanks dear Gordon ! Sending all good wishes and blessings your way! Susan :)

Richard Lamoureux March 17, 2021 at 2:29 PM Dropping by to say hello. ;0) Susan Lawrence March 18, 2021 at 6:33 PM HI Rick....Hope you are smiling !

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