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
Smiles I adore.
I know a bibliophile
Who slowly expands her cheeks,
Like a gentle waterfall
Calm and quiet,
Elegant curves along lips
Beautiful sight indeed!
I know a lover of history
Who suddenly spreads thrills,
Like an enchanting melody
Mezzo forte to forte,
Lovely curves along lips
Refreshing indeed!
I know an independent person
Who beautifully expands her cheeks,
Like a group of fireflies
Permeating golden glow,
Wide curves along lips
Breath taking indeed!
Smiles always been
A moment with emotion,
An expressive time
Lasting in brief,
And I never knew
The story behind them even once!
-Swetha.