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?

Haiku Heights Prompt: Pine

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

happy in its flaws, safe from saws in December twisted pine still grows *** pine sparks dance, sizzle snapping ladder to night sky supplanting pale stars

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You are no scapegoat

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

You are no scapegoat to layer blame over so I can walk away lighter; we are not children, & we do not need to know exactly whose fault it is that I no longer levitate when you walk into a … Continue reading →

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unnamed

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

before I knew words to pin down & catalog each feeling, before I could use this voice like peacock feathers to stroke, or silk to seduce, or a razor to draw blood, about 5 times in 45 years (yes, I … Continue reading →

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kindergarten

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

the teacher tells me he must learn to color between lines & flip his 9s in the right direction so they look less like Ps; the same with 3s and Es. I know these must march in precision to eliminate … Continue reading →

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The Signing Stream: A Duet

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

By Noel Ihebuzor and Susan Daniels Susan: How do I hold the strength of this spring that sings and streams; waterfalls roaring against the shutter that struggles to hold them in and back, wrestles to dam them? Noel: What good is … Continue reading →

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Poem for my sister (for Laurie)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

Poem for my sister (for Laurie). Still tweaking this one.  Any thoughts for improvement?

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zoe’s evolution

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

She used to exhale that sweetness freely, every pore pouring it out; its presence softening the diamond flash of her eyes but girls learn early the currency of charm, and now she pays it out sparingly, each penny precious her … Continue reading →

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