Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

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My Missing Piece

Searching outside of myself
Far and wide
Looking into the eyes and souls of others
Seeking answers 
Looking for my missing part
Always sensing an absence

Awakening one day with tears in my eyes
A complete realization
I had found my missing piece
Or rather 
My missing piece had found me

Silent warm tears streamed down my cheeks
An inner heat grew in my belly
My heart expanding
Opening ...and opening 
To me 
To the inner beauty and light within
A deep inhale and a soul embrace like no other
A new beginning

My whole being knew that no one 
Could take this completeness away from me 
I phoned my daughter
“Baby, I found my missing piece”
She received me and listened
I know it sounds odd, but I had to tell you

She hugged me through the phone 
Knowing that I did not want to leave 
The here and now...not yet

Fully alive, my inner beacon started beeping
I traveled through space and dove deep 
Into the bluest blues of ocean’s depths
The creatures of land and air surrounding me

Sunlight glinted off the eye of my companion
A majestic white hawk
Her gaze spoke of lifetimes past and present
She vibrated with ancient wisdom

I flew with her caressing her moist white feathers with my cheek
As she glided with me to realms unknown 
Setting me down on dusty red earth
Saturated with the soul wounds of Elders
Which filled the air with their songs
I heard wailing, guttural notes and heartache
Dispersing words
Whispering colors into the thin air

Opening my eyes 
I grasped tightly onto spiky bristles
Gripping as hard as I could with my arms and legs 
I rode
Thunder and sweat
Hooves and horns and commotion
Dusty circles of light danced around me

The Migration was in full force
Clinging with all my might, I journeyed 
Capturing roughhewn nuances of all that moved
She reared and plunged forward
My chariot, the mighty Wildebeest

Immersed in an immense wave of life 
Crossing the parched dry plains 
Seeking survival, quenching rain and sustenance
A blur...
Life at full force 
With all its primal energy
Unlike anything I had ever experienced

My heart exploded with joy
Knowing I would not ever trade 
This life of mine
This ability to weave threads of compassion and light with others
For anything

For we are all naked ~ alone ~ and beautiful
Here to share our hearts and souls 
With our earthly and galactic tribes
Giving each other an arena 
To be heard, loved, honored and appreciated

In gratitude to be a part of this 
Pulsating flow of life
I bow to you



Artwork and Poem by Susan Lawrence

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Ann Peck April 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM This is such a beautiful poem, so full of heart and spirit emblazoned by memories. Led by a beautiful white hawk, the past and present become one. Congratulations on another beautiful write! Susan Lawrence May 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM Thank you dear Ann for your visit and lovely comments. I appreciate your visit . So glad my poem moved you. Big hugs, Susan :)

Beryl Edmonds January 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM Such a beautiful write Susan, so good to read that you’ve found your missing piece…. Beryl Susan Lawrence January 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM Dear Beryl, Apologies for my tardy reply to your beautiful message. Thank you so much for coming by and for your lovely comments . big hugs, Susan :)

Anne E Sangster - K December 15, 2024 at 7:57 PM What a truly profound and soul felt experience you have shared with readers. Your beautiful poem resonates with love and connection to all, and the part that touched my heart the most, was where you are flying beside the majestic hawk and your cheek touched her feathers. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey. Hugs and love to you Sweet Susan xox Susan Lawrence December 18, 2024 at 12:45 PM Hi dear Anne, what a wonderful delight to see you here reading my poem and your comments left me with such a beautiful feeling in my heart. Thank you thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad my poem inspired and moved you. I appreciate you. I look forward to reading your poems soon. Happy holidays and wishing everything best for all of us for 2025 hugs and love , Susan :)

Susan Ashley November 7, 2024 at 5:54 PM Dearest Susan, born from many lifetimes, my time-travel companion, my spirit sister, your soulful verse, like the wings of the white hawk, brought me to the center of your awakening. I traveled with you across planes of spiritual, primal, physical, emotional and imaginative energies. I rode the "chariot" with you, thrilled to be part of the "Migration" as found your "missing piece". I felt your tears, joy, awe and discovery as if they were my own. Your artwork is astounding! A beautiful reflection of you! As fluid in color, love, spirit, inspiration and exploration as your profound poetry. A rich, fulfilling experience. Thank you for your open heart and for the fantastic journey. May the mighty Wildebeest ever kick up their collective hooves. My warmest wishes, love and hugs sent to you on the majestic glide of white wings.. ~Susan Susan Lawrence November 19, 2024 at 7:47 PM Oh Susan …. To be your spirit guide and time traveling companion is such a gift indeed. I can’t imagine being in this realm without you now. Thank you for the gift of you - and seeing me, really seeing me and feeling me and feeling my words. It means the world to me. I am thrilled we can journey together. Your insight and depth always amaze me. I know you’ve lived so many lifetimes as well and traveled to the highest highs and the lowest lows that anyone could. Not only have you traveled to those places, you’re able to describe them in such visual, emotional and spiritual detail. Thank you for the gift of you my friend and for all of your comments and lovely vision. Love and whispers of light delivered on soft feathers of white wings . Susan xx

Michael Tor October 30, 2024 at 7:55 PM Hi Susan missed your Poetry, took some time off. This was so wonderful to read you always take us on a journey and give us an incredible experience. Your words paint wonderful images as you bring forth earthly and heavenly metaphors. Your missing piece you captured so well in another awesome piece by you. Thank you for sharing and I will visit more often now that I am back. God bless you... Susan Lawrence November 6, 2024 at 7:07 PM Dearest Michael, what a wonderful gift to see your face and amazing comments on my page. I am so happy my poem moved you . I’m so happy to see you back as well. Life has been so very busy and I know things keep us away. Looking forward to reading your wonderful poetry soon. All good thoughts to you, love, always, Susan :)

Brandy Nicole October 25, 2024 at 8:33 PM Dearest Susan, you have ' inner beauty and light within. ' And I'm in complete awe with the love that overflows from the depth of your heart. Your thoughts are beautiful, uplifting and spiritual, all at the same time. So thankful you're here, my sweet friend. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Susan Lawrence November 6, 2024 at 7:04 PM Dearest Brandy, Your comments are like receiving a warm hug which is so cherished. Thank you so much for the gift of you. You have a special soul and I’m always so touched when I read your beautiful words which emanate from deep within. Big big hugs and all blessings to you dear friend. Love, Susan :)

Jennifer Proxenos October 1, 2024 at 11:54 AM hi there my so so talented friend - my heart exploded with joy knowing I would never trade this life of mine..... for anything - - In gratitude to be part of this pulsating flow of life I bow to you -. Wow I almost exploded with admiration knowing you;d found your missing piece. Blessings my special friend, Jennifer.. Susan Lawrence October 15, 2024 at 4:34 PM Jennifer !!! Hello my friend . Apologies for the tardy reply to your lovely response ! I have missed you and your poetry . I am happy to hear you are back again . Life has been beyond busy with good things and expansion. Sending love and blessings and big hugs. Thank you for your visit . Love, Susan :) x

Paul Callus September 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM Hi my multitalented friend, Susan! I love your painting, especially the pronounced jaw & cheekbones. The poem itself reveals what you, as a person, are made of; you haven't changed a bit since I read your first poem ~ your love, empathy, and admiration towards nature and human beings are as strong and sincere as ever. You bond with ease and are capable of sharing the highs & lows of others. That makes you a friend in a million! This poem is worthy of a fav! Warm regards & hugs my friend // paul Susan Lawrence September 25, 2024 at 11:40 AM Hello dear friend, such a pleasure to have you visit my poem and thank you thank you for your kind introspective and always welcome comments and for the gift of a Fav. Wow. Thank you. I appreciate your presence very much and I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been away due to health reasons. I hope you’re continuing to feel better and stronger and smiling more and more and enjoying every moment of life. Sending you big, big hugs and all good wishes always, Susan. :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers September 6, 2024 at 4:59 AM Dear Susan, I really enjoyed your art work both in painting and poetry. You have many great insights into that self-discovery that so many of us seek out. Some never find the answers, some realize they ask the wrong questions, some don't care and there are those who discover their purpose. I loved how you ultimately know it is an inward journey. Excellent Read! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Susan Lawrence September 8, 2024 at 11:17 AM Hi Daniel, Grateful for your visit and insight. Yes many search without finding ..and some of us find the inward bliss. I am always in gratitude and thankful for the sinmple pleasures in life. Thank you for your visit and comments. All the best, Happy Sunday. Hugs, Susan :)

Ink Empress September 5, 2024 at 7:33 AM Dear susan, i dont think iv said it enough, how much i admire your poetic skills, the way you weave words and how you paint imagery is so creative and evocative too! I love poems that stir emotions and get me to feel while also such brilliant diction is used! This is so very descriptive and so touching and yes we are all embracing this pulsating flow of life, the highs and lows and sometimes we need to take a step back to find the missing parts of heart and beyond, to find inner voice, what a profound poem! You are one of my fave poets on soup! And this poem is a fave for me Susan Lawrence September 8, 2024 at 10:59 AM Dear Ink Empress, Thank you dear for your kind words, your indepth comments and your fave. I am humbled. I am happy to have met you here on Soup. Your poems are filled with your deep heart and soul and your amazing ability to weave your creativity into wonderous words ...can't wait to read more of you. Big hugs always, Susan :)

Victor Buhagiar September 4, 2024 at 9:19 AM It is an intense poem that explores the hidden emotions of life and your search for a solution. Self-discovery is always tricky but not impossible. Great artwork, too. Susan Lawrence September 5, 2024 at 6:42 AM Hi dear Victor, Always happy for your visits. Yes, life has many twists and turns . I am grateful for the journey with all of its many facets . Thank you for your comments. Big hugs, Susan :)

Mystic Rose Rose September 3, 2024 at 7:32 PM Your heart is beautiful and every nuance of it is displayed in this amazing poem and I love the art work too, nice one Susan, you are truly blessed :) Susan Lawrence September 5, 2024 at 6:41 AM Dear Vie, Thank you so much for your visit and lovely words which touch my heart . In gratitude. Big hugs to you, Susan :)

Silent One September 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM Your poem is a profound exploration of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and the interconnectedness of all life. It begins with the poet's search for a missing piece, an absence deeply felt and sought in the external world. The journey of seeking answers outside oneself is a universal experience, and the poet captures this beautifully through the imagery of looking into "the eyes and souls of others." Susan Lawrence September 3, 2024 at 5:51 PM Your words touch me deeply dear Silent One. I am in much gratitude. I delve deeply into your words with an open mind and heart to hear your inner voice speak to us all. Hugs, Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich September 3, 2024 at 1:14 PM Your poetry is always so gracious toward humankind. My favorite line was this: She hugged me through the phone Susan Lawrence September 3, 2024 at 5:37 PM So happy to be graced by your presence dear Andrea! Thank you. Big hugs, Susan :)

Paula Goldsmith September 2, 2024 at 12:40 PM WOW!!! What a wonderful write. I wish you would write more.  "Good Luck" if this is for a contest. Have a wonderful week writing away.................. Susan Lawrence September 3, 2024 at 7:27 AM Thank you dear Paula, So grateful to be back. Looking forward to reading you soon ! Big hugs, Susan :)

Unseeking Seeker September 2, 2024 at 7:32 AM Profound! Such are divine secrets hidden in plain sight, known to the holder of the flame alone. Susan Lawrence September 3, 2024 at 7:26 AM Hi US ! Grateful for your presence as always. Thank you. Hugs, Susan :)