Author Archives: Susan L Daniels

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About Susan L Daniels

I am a firm believer that politics are personal, that faith is expressed through action, and that life is something that must be loved and lived authentically--or why bother with any of it?

Not enough words

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Susan L Daniels

there is not enough room to spell out on poster board what needs to be shouted or chanted no clever phrase for how I am frightened for my children and terrified for their future. no foxtrot delta tango or foxglove … Continue reading →

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Mason jars

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Susan L Daniels

This morning I sent a picture of a salad To a friend & we discussed lettuce keepers This is my life now As my country staggers & I worry for my children I am only talking about Home things.  Salad.  … Continue reading →

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unbulletproof

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Susan L Daniels

I am without words which are weapons & wrap me like arms without rocking & rest heavy against my chest the way a bulletproof vest would if I had one if we all had one I wouldn’t be writing about … Continue reading →

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metaphysical geometry and other foolery

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Susan L Daniels

if I count magic in the space between your breaths & not what is measured in the numbering of them I will know that life happens past proof of where it has been quietly & in spite of it

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Another 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Susan L Daniels

20 years later On September 10th The memorials begin And I can’t surf the wreckage Of another tower Or count the ashes Of lives sacrificed In a Pennsylvania field again We’ve been here before Tomorrow I will remember The moment … Continue reading →

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Used to it

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Susan L Daniels

I didn’t get over losing you easy, Your name still a whisper under my tongue. I woke up today counting the years of it On my fingers: 26 without you. This year is different. Now, I am the last of … Continue reading →

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Wrapped in the flag

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Susan L Daniels

Dressed like lady liberty Raising a plastic torch That never burns You riot for America Sedition swaddled comfortably In the flag So you can call it patriotism If patriots can’t lose Without spilling blood or tears

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