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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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Lois (Alzheimer poem #5): Symmetry

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

when my daughter was new she had hair to her shoulders. I was afraid to wash it– everything about her so small, so breakable & my mother would come over after work to wash her hair. Later, I did the … Continue reading →

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Lois (Alzheimer poem #1)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

It started so simply: first,  she would forget where she put the damned car keys then, gradually she misplaced  her car & forgot how to start it & where to take it & how to get home & then which … Continue reading →

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Zoe, dancing

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

turning cartwheels in the church garden (mercifully on the grass) dark chocolate eyes blaze joy yes, she is the breath of God resuscitating life

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