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?

drawing down the moon

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

we remember you, mother embodied in our bodies whose arms stretch to reach your waxing and waning above, as within us you rise to flash silver under skin this knowing is timeless how the goddess in us speaks through mouths so long … Continue reading →

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the birthday game

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

six years ago you were cut from me stubborn and backwards your feet the first thing out and kicking with the shock of it you are still sometimes upside down and unpredictable coloring outside lines and drawing new ones mixing color … Continue reading →

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those that drowned say later

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

those that drowned say later the drop from wading to water overhead is sudden & not expected feet seeking bottom climb a ladder without rungs they gasp at the shock of it & then sleep there is no pain only … Continue reading →

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the right depth of water

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

the movement married to this water is reflective and gentle ripples laughing peace soft currents that tease bare feet to wade & persuade sun to dance

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cicada warnings

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

cicada warnings in continual sharp songs July is ending

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Koi no yokan

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

Koi no yokan, how a language that even when exhaled in whispers brings to mind lightly breathed scolding with tight consonants and tense-strung vowels buzzing and stinging ears with razored half notes that this language can speak gently such recognition … Continue reading →

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shades

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

any ghosts I have are my own mourned, buried & walked away from no one asked me to cover a voice with the earth of my grieving before you bury me forever, really bury me you have to dig me up … Continue reading →

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