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  January 2023     2 days ago

Submitted Poems 34 total

In Your Garden”

“In Your Garden”

I planted my heart in your garden
and looked on as young leaves grew
At their bend and by their pardon,
fragrant flowers blossomed too

My tree stands tall; her roots lie deep
her graceful body knowing
Your fertile...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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Lullaby of Many Moons”

“Lullaby of Many Moons”

One night I walked the foggy wood,
beneath a five moon cluster;
Observing it through leafy hood,
enchanted by its golden luster

Sleepy thicket, quiet and still
but for the tree frogs on the boughs;
The air was...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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Haughty Rose

“Haughty Rose”

Of tall and stately stature
Regaled by kings and queens
She grows not free in pasture
But of cultured royal genes

Her fragrance rich, arousing
Her stem best left unclutched
Displayed for passers browsing —
She prefers to...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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Time’s Comedic Architect

Time’s Comedic Architect


The vision in the mirror illustrates
reflections of an aging woman’s face
Gnarled lines enshrine
the many years embraced
But starlight in her eyes still radiates

The lips are pale and drawn a little thin
The...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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His Smile Did All the Talking

His Smile Did All the Talking

My father’s big, cozy chair sat in the corner of the music room.
There, he listened to Wagner while devouring books about everything.
The small room smelled of leather,
and chocolate-cherry pipe tobacco; the...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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Well said. I feel the same way, Karl. A ugly new chapter in an ugly old story.

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Beautiful and heartfelt, Ammie-Marie.
Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you! Your analysis of poetry never fails to amaze me. Remembering this beautiful song when you read my poem is quite the compliment. I had never heard of it. I wonder where you did.

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Love this, Randy! Put a great big smile on my face. Bravo for Johnny and bravo for you!

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Great little poem with big heart!
Thank you and congratulations!

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Very interesting read! Congratulations!

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I also worked in hospice and can relate 100% to your words. Beautiful. Congratulations!

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Your poem was on my short list. Very provocative and well-written. Congratulations!

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Important message and beautifully expressed. Thank you and congratulations!

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Lovely poem. Beautifully written.
Congratulations!

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Congratulations! Great work.

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Thank you so much!

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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments. I’m so happy it made you smile!

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Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

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That’s so nice of you to say.
Thank you so much! I’m happy you enjoyed it. :)

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