Susan Lawrence Poet Free verse

Woven Moments

Silent journey
I ride with you O Mother Earth
On the wings of time and space
I feel you cradle me in your arms
Lifting me high above you
To feel the kiss of your wind
..... and the warmth of your sun


A flicker of light and I am
Surfing the tips of your waves
Salty mist fills my nose
My eyelashes sticky with moisture
My heart wide open


Oh joy !
To glide up and down 
On your surging tide
To undulate with the motion
Of your sea
To feel the movement of the 
Magical water beings below me


Sunlight follows me
Illuminating the foam before me
Twinkling glitter radiating
Centuries of adventure and passion
Lust and loss spread out before me
Ancient battles
Sunken ships
Lost treasures and dreams lay
Below me in the darkened depths


Remembering your light within my heart 
A child of eight
Knowing you Mother Earth
Digging in your soil
Smelling the damp dirt
Grasping handfuls
Unearthing small treasures of
Colored glass and painted pottery


Glancing upwards towards the sky
Filled with puffy white cloud dreams
Knowing your spirit and soul
Feeling you entwined with me
In the heavens and stars


Finding you in unexpected ways
Climbing the highest trees
Grasping at thick branches 
Hoisting myself up
Beams of light piercing through
Shadows beckoning me higher
My t-shirt soaked with 
excited sweat and purpose


Flying my dime-store kite 
Out of my bedroom window
Wind taking it up so far 
Up.... up...up
Appearing as a migratory bird 
Making its way home
Dissolving into a small speck
Until I could see it no more 
Painful grooves biting into my fingers
Cutting her loose
She’s free to fly home now


Transcending time 
A silent whisper 
Imperceptible movement


Pushing upward 
Through fertile earth
I slowly unfurl my cloak of greenery
Stretching out my arms
Raising my head upward
I see the beauty of my form
A new seedling with furry lime tendrils
A baby plant on the carpet of the forest


Glancing upward I see my self surrounded 
Sacred towering redwood giants gaze down upon me
As sunlight music tickles my soul


Susan Lawrence
Copyright 2021

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Paul Callus November 3, 2023 at 2:49 AM Hi dear Susan! Seeing there were no new posts I lingered awhile, rereading some of your past poems, including this one, while reviving memories. ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul

Valsa George October 21, 2022 at 4:16 AM This ride with mother Nature floating up and down enjoying the sky and its wide panorma and swimming with the waves of ocean seeing and sensing the mysterious secrets and the aqua beings it encloses is an experience so exciting and wonderful. A splendid piece of writing, dear Susan! Much enjoyed.... Susan Lawrence October 30, 2022 at 7:03 AM Dear Valsa , in gratitude for your visit and wonderful comments . Taking them in and enjoying sharing this journey with you ! Looking forward to more of your beautiful writing soon . Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Gary Radice July 5, 2022 at 1:56 AM Such a wonderful tapestry Susan. I've read many of your poems and the title to this brilliant piece could well describe your style. The artist in you can be 'seen' in your writing. There is a visual-spatial feel to your work. Love it all. Cheers - Gary Susan Lawrence July 5, 2022 at 4:08 PM Hi dear Gary . Thank you so much for your visit and wonderful comments. I am thrilled you could journey with me through moments in time . I appreciate your participation! All the best ! Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich June 18, 2022 at 4:09 PM gosh I keep looking around and cant find a poem I have not read of yours. let me know if one exists. In the meantime, I sure hope to see a new one from you soon. Susan Lawrence June 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM Thank you dear Andrea . Big hugs. Love, Susan :)

Paul Callus May 25, 2022 at 9:18 AM After searching awhile I managed to find this excellent poem which had escaped my attention. Straight away I could feel the bond between you and Mother Earth, and the imagery that follows confirms that. Like you I love the sea; I am lucky to live 10 mins away by car from the beach, and I take full advantage of the fact :) Regards and hugs my friend. // paul Susan Lawrence May 27, 2022 at 10:23 PM Dear Paul, Lucky you are to live so close to the sea… a gift that continues to give and give with each visit . A tapestry before your eyes to behold ! Always in gratitude for your visit, comments and participation. Hugs to you my friend. Susan :)

Harry Horsman April 26, 2022 at 9:25 PM As a weaver by trade, the word woven in your title draws me here. I can relate so much to your moments of interweaving astounding words and stanzas, those that give so much joy to your readers. Susan Lawrence May 2, 2022 at 8:26 AM Thank you dear Harry . It’s always a joy to have you visit my poems ! Sending big hugs to you and wishing you a wonderful week . Your presence is so appreciated. Susan :)

John Watt April 22, 2022 at 11:10 PM Part 2) The smell of salt water, the touch of sand and foam, the sight of the sky and warmth of the sun as you float on your back. Your poem is an autobiography of a young person's discovery of so many pleasures this earth affords: sea, sky, flight, freedom, trees, soil, wind, sun. Connected with all of it. Your ending is simply perfect as a natal seedling reaching up to embrace your new world, with the seasoned trees and sunlight welcoming you. I marvel at your emotional IQ and your manner of viewing life through a spiritual lens of wonder, gratitude, growth, renewal, and reverence. I applaud your POTW recognition for this jewel, and I would give it five faves if I could. To be marveled at and relived again and again. Simply wonderful. Hugs and blessings ~ John Susan Lawrence April 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM My journeys through nature are my first memories. Nothing touches me deeper . In gratitude to my parents for all of the many hikes , camping trips and adventures we embarked on as I grew from a small child . Being kissed by nature and her infinite gifts is unlike anything else . Blessings to you and yours. Grateful for your presence . Hugs and all best wishes, Susan :)

John Watt April 22, 2022 at 10:47 PM Susan, I was looking for a poem of yours that I hadn't commented on, and it turned out this one felt like the perfect one to wish you a Happy Earth Day! Your eighth year must have been very significant to you, as I have read two of your accounts from that year of your life. I am struck by the warmth and nurturing of your first stanza. There's a reason we call her "Mother", many actually. Like you, I adore swimming in the ocean, a love affair begun in my youth and continued to this day. It is like flying, only better - to feel weightless but still connected to the earth. To acknowledge that you are not alone but are welcomed by the sea life into their home. Susan Lawrence April 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM Dearest John, Thank you for your acknowledgement and your kind words . The connection we both feel and many others is sacred to our dear Mother Earth . I agree with you .. that feeling of weightlessness, yet still feeling connected . I love the waves and being in the water and being enraptured by what lies beneath . The mystery and immensity of our ocean and it’s creatures . They who have been here for millenniums. Oh the stories they could tell .

Joseph May March 28, 2022 at 7:14 AM I enjoyed this wonderful write honoring our great Planet, best wishes Susan Lawrence March 29, 2022 at 8:00 AM Dear Joseph, Thank you for your visit. Our dear Planet deserves all of the love and honoring we can give it. all the best, Susan :)

Robert Lindley January 24, 2022 at 4:48 AM I have to bow to the whole of this jewel my friend. Every stanza a beautiful creation contributing to a magnificent whole. A very fine favorite. God bless.. Susan Lawrence January 24, 2022 at 1:01 PM Robert, You are such a gift here. Thank you for your presence. I am honored by your comments, and fav. Happy you could join me on this journey. Blessings and all good wishes always, Susan :)

Anil Deo January 5, 2022 at 10:59 AM Susan I enjoyed this voyage when I saw this poem among the Weeks Features. Congrats ... Light is a theme for some poems I wrote this week. Thanx, happy 2022 Susan Lawrence January 7, 2022 at 7:13 AM Hi Anil, Thank you for your visit and comments. Happy to find you and your work. Happy New Year to you and yours. Susan :)

S. Wesley Mcgranor January 4, 2022 at 1:40 AM Mature. Susan Lawrence January 7, 2022 at 7:17 AM Thank you for your visit !

Richard Lamoureux March 17, 2021 at 2:31 PM Sounds like a beautiful relationship. ;0) Susan Lawrence January 7, 2022 at 7:12 AM Thanks Richard ! It is. hugs, Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2021 at 7:25 PM I really loved your EIGHT poem and faved it but for some reason the capcha on it would not validate for me. Susan Lawrence March 2, 2021 at 5:07 PM Thank you dear Andrea. Big hugs to you. All the best and looking forward to more of your poems! Susan :)

Regina Mcintosh February 25, 2021 at 7:31 AM I love this so.. it's a taste of hope, a breath of joy and a whisper of faith... brilliant writing. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina Susan Lawrence March 2, 2021 at 5:06 PM Gina, I hug you. Thank you my dear soul. You are such a gift. I appreciate your beautiful poems and spirit so very much. Blessings to you always, Susan :)

Cecilia Macfarlane February 23, 2021 at 4:44 AM You have captured the essence of nature beautifully. Big congrats on your POTW. Hugs Susan Lawrence February 23, 2021 at 1:25 PM Dear Cecilia , Thank you so much ! I look forward to reading your poetry ! All best wishes , Susan :)

John Gondolf February 20, 2021 at 7:16 AM As I catch up in PS, I see that this beautiful poem was POTW. A Belated congrats, Susan, I look forward to reading more of your work. Hugs, John Susan Lawrence February 22, 2021 at 7:06 AM Thank you dear John ! I have really been enjoying reading your poems. All best wishes, Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2021 at 1:31 PM I feel your joy in all these beautiful moments. I see it was a POTW. Belated congrats Susan Lawrence February 17, 2021 at 7:32 PM Thank you so much dear Andrea. Sending all good wishes to you ! hugs, Susan:)

Akkina Downing February 14, 2021 at 10:13 AM I just have to read this again. It is one of the best! Susan Lawrence February 15, 2021 at 8:51 PM Hugs to you Akkina !!

Jan Allison February 9, 2021 at 2:44 PM exquisite poetry so sorry i missed reading this gem before, many congrats on a belated POTW:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Lawrence February 10, 2021 at 2:22 PM Thank you so much dear Jan . Big hugs to you xx all the best always. Susan :)

Richard Lamoureux February 7, 2021 at 12:42 PM Congrats on POTW. Exceptional writing. ;0) Susan Lawrence February 7, 2021 at 2:05 PM Thank you so much Richard. I appreciate your kind words. All the best , Susan:)

Robert Pettit February 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM With this awesome write, recognition of poem of the week was well deserved! Congratulations! Susan Lawrence February 7, 2021 at 11:50 AM Robert, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad my poem moved you. Looking forward to reading you poetry. All the best, Susan :)

Robert Pettit February 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM With this awesome write, recognition of poem of the week was well deserved! Congratulations!

Anitha Jayasankar February 5, 2021 at 6:10 AM Oh dear beautiful friend, how come I missed this? What a LOVELY poem.. my soul too traversed along with the delicate wings of magical words of this poetic gem through all wonders of creations of Mother Earth. A BIG congrats on POTW. Hoping to read more of your poems Susan. Hugs ~ Ani Susan Lawrence February 7, 2021 at 11:48 AM Dearest Ani, I am so happy to know you. Thank you for joining me on my travels through time and space and in the arms of Mother Earth ! Sending all good thoughts to you. All the best, Susan :)

Rama Balasubramanian February 5, 2021 at 4:10 AM Wow! What a wonderful journey beautifully penned. I read it again and again enjoying every moment. So many wonderful lines. Congratulations on your well deserved Potw. Enjoy the honour. Take care Rama Susan Lawrence February 7, 2021 at 11:46 AM Rama, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy my poem moved you. All best wishes for a wonderful week. I look forward to reading your poetry. Susan :)

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