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.
If you’re on my site, you have a connection to poetry. Feel free to connect with me – right here -right now, by typing your message into the “chat box” and clicking send. I’m waiting…
Your friend in poetry, Susan
FEATURED POEM
Oh look! How she caresses gently,
The babe nestled in her arms peaceful
Her face shy of age and motherhood; Pouring her warmth and affection, every
Her gentle touch so pure-as if
Time she touches those pink cheeks
Of the babe who sleeps so solemn.
You know? This boy of seven-and-ten,
Is still a babe in your arms...
Yes those pink cheeks, have grown
Coarse black stubble hair;
Yes that boy who came running to your knees,
Surpassed your height a year thence;
"I know", she said, as I moved,
Deeper and deeper into her skin,
As if to reach a place of peace; the origin
Which was my first home.
Her hand affectionately caressed my hair I felt protected... I put my head upon her lap;
I felt calmer.
As I poured what rested in me, along with
My devotion,
I hugged her tight; not to let her go.
She kissed my forehead, and ever so peacefully,
I slept.