Tag Archives: Poetry free verse

my mother’s baptism

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

this was no Pentecost tongues of fire wrapping the faithful; simply a baptismal service where she waited in line with the 12-year-olds, but she waited 42 years to step into water chest high her hand gripping the baptistery ledge as if that could … Continue reading →

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Rain gods

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

Spring is the oldest season and I celebrate as rain beads silver on my lids and lashes (this is the oldest dance) water shines in tangled hair wind caresses my naked face this April afternoon

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The Artificial Woman

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

blueeyed baby doll smiling pink smiles she (white high heels                                            tap                                                    tap                                                           tapping) runs to the bus stop                                                           trips up the stair                                                           to the office downtown           where                                                                  (in the little girl’s room) mirror … Continue reading →

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Night wraps her, familiar

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

Night wraps her, familiar as the old velvet robe empty in the thrift shop window she passes.   Like lover’s whispers recalled in dreams, she knows the voice inside wind, & skin remembers its precise caress, a pattern traced to … Continue reading →

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this third day

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Susan L Daniels

This third day of spring a child embraces sky it is so blue

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