Black Eyed Susan Poet Rondeau

Natalie's Gift

Natalie’s gift, a poem for me
Was the best present I received
Unexpected, it touched my soul -
Curing me from poetry mold 
(A condition unbecoming)

With a smile I was released
From days of dark futility
Inspiration came, bestowed glow -
                     Natalie’s gift

I give her thanks for helping me
Get rid of the mold festering
Inside of me, and truth be told
I’d still be there if not for her bold
Poem that described me "to a T" -
                     Natalie’s gift


1/2/12
(quote from Gwendolyn in Natalie's comment section on Natalie's poem "To Susan from Natalie")
Received Honorable Mention in "GIFTS GIVEN, GIFTS RECEIVED, A RONDEAU" contest

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Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2012 at 6:46 PM rereading this one. What ever happened to Natalie. I don't think I have seen her in a long time!!!

Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2012 at 6:46 PM btw, I am surprised this was not more than an HM win!!!

Dinda Minardi May 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM Wonderful piece as always, dear Susan. Congrats on the win :)

Poet Destroyer A May 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM gift... typo

Poet Destroyer A May 2, 2012 at 6:57 PM Hi Susan, Where is Nat, at..i miss her witty spirit... I like the way her gist of words inspired you. I kind of like the line curing you from poetry mold.. I wonder how that image would like.. awesome...pd

Sara Kendrick January 6, 2012 at 6:02 PM Our children know us don't they..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown January 5, 2012 at 6:27 AM Congratulations on your win in ~Cyndi's~ "Gifts Given--Received" contest Susan. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley January 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM Congratulations on your HM Susan

Kash Poet January 4, 2012 at 7:19 PM Very nice Rondeau Here Susan.Congrats on your win.

Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2012 at 9:43 PM wow, now I have to go see this poem that so suited you to a T! And by the way, Susan, whatever will we do for the collaboration. I just can't think!!!!

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer January 2, 2012 at 3:45 PM Awww Susan-Thanks so much! That was so nice! You rock!!!

The Situation January 2, 2012 at 3:24 PM Poetrysoup to the resque!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 2, 2012 at 2:24 PM Thank you for the gift Natalie. oxox love Anne-Lise

Russell Sivey January 2, 2012 at 2:14 PM This is a special write Susan! I bet it was really nice to receive such a great poem from a friend(?)! And to have it influence you so much, you have been blessed! Great poem, Awesome Work!!

Bl Devnath January 2, 2012 at 2:12 PM Wonderful write about gift where return is nice. Loved it. bl