Welcome to my Poet Lady Chat Room. I would like to invite you to click on the chat box and type in a question, a suggestion, submit a poem, in other words – “chat with me.” I may, if you submit a poem, decide to feature it in my Poem of the Week section or, we may simply exchange ideas and suggestions about your poem.
This is a place to “talk” poetry with someone who has loved it all her life. I have a true passion for the possibilities of poetry and would love to hear your thoughts and/or read your poem. I will be happy to offer my reaction to your work and, based on over 40 years of teaching poetry, organizing, and conducting poetry workshops, working as a book review editor for an international poetry magazine, authoring five books of poetry and two textbooks on teaching poetry, send along my thoughts on ways to make your poem stronger and more impactful.
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Your friend in poetry, Susan
FEATURED POEM
One day, it struck to my mind, I
should spend some time in my kitchen-
And, at once, rushed there seeking permission;
From mom to cook a scrumptious snack.
It seemed like a laboratory where
Cooking was an art of experiment; I
thought I'd prepare little stuff yummy;
In order to fill my tempting tummy!
So, the aim was to cook dish delicious
Vessels, spoons and tongs were needed apparatus;
Handful of spices and mixtures added to-
Materials required for finalizing foodstuff.
And I started my procedure, which
Turned out to be messy at initial time;
Sugar and salt seemed same to me,
Ready to roast, but I ran out of lime.
On the stove, the food was in process-
I started looking the surrounding space;
Showing no interest, I started eating lays
Until I received mom’s sudden slaps sprays!
The resultant cuisine was totally new-
Invented by a famous wonderchef, me!
Don't laugh, I have now grown mad, Also
surprised how our mothers cope up, agree?