In purple see the changing light
the stormy days to passive nights,
in secrets of the soul display
a campaign like tinders falls astray,
and yet, as seasons daily change
you adjust to fight on moving range.
In repetition all a part
this set-piece for you
that's learnt by heart.
I watch thee, I watch thee,
intrepid, fearless
and monumentally brave,
to eagerly face another day,
this gargantuan task,
in febrile waves you make,
the tiny steps you sweetly take.
This rape upon your ravished frame
comes back in haunting waves again,
this personal onslaught so powerfully dealt
in secrets of the soul displayed,
the campaign like tinders falls astray.
And yet in courage you edify
and make my heart to often cry...
*This Poem written in 2008 has been chosen this week, to be included in a new book of poetry called "Fact and Fantasy" by UK Poets, copies of which can be purchased from all good bookshops and also read through The British Library.
@Copyright 2008
All Rights reserved
the stormy days to passive nights,
in secrets of the soul display
a campaign like tinders falls astray,
and yet, as seasons daily change
you adjust to fight on moving range.
In repetition all a part
this set-piece for you
that's learnt by heart.
I watch thee, I watch thee,
intrepid, fearless
and monumentally brave,
to eagerly face another day,
this gargantuan task,
in febrile waves you make,
the tiny steps you sweetly take.
This rape upon your ravished frame
comes back in haunting waves again,
this personal onslaught so powerfully dealt
in secrets of the soul displayed,
the campaign like tinders falls astray.
And yet in courage you edify
and make my heart to often cry...
*This Poem written in 2008 has been chosen this week, to be included in a new book of poetry called "Fact and Fantasy" by UK Poets, copies of which can be purchased from all good bookshops and also read through The British Library.
@Copyright 2008
All Rights reserved
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12 comments:
Whoever selects the poems for the collection is obviously well suited for the task! I read these poems dozens of times and each reading elicits a different response. Similar, but somehow different.
Great job Susie, best wishes to you and Hamada.
Congratulations, Susie!!! It is clear that you have a singularly remarkable talent, and how wonderful to have such well-deserved recognition!
I've enjoyed browsing through your poetry and pictures. Lovely...really! Best of luck to your husband!
"Congratulations, Susie! This poem, as so many of yours, speaks to me and reveals the similar path our lives follow. Beautiful words as always."
Congratulations, that is so wonderful. You do deserve that honor. Your poetry is so beautiful.
"Well done Susie, clever you!"
Lori Hudson Puente CONGRATULATIONS Susie! That is just awesome
I'm speechless, Susie. I've just read of your huge battle and my heart is heavy. My prayers for you all. xa
most outstanding poem!
A very touching and elegant poem, I can easily see why it was chosen. Congratulations.
Susie, thank you once again on your comment to me. I have been reading a number of your entries and you are so very talented.
Your poem brings tears to my eyes.
Your images - beyone words.
Well Done Auntie Susie, your poems are marvellous. Very deserved recognition.xx Els.xx
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