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A few years ago, I retired from a 34 year career in hospice counseling, at which time I began writing poetry. My poems are influenced by my patients’ journeys, the compelling beauty of nature, and the human condition. I enjoy getting lost in the woods, floral design, music, and jumping in puddles with my grandchildren. Baudelaire tells us to ‘be drunk’ on our passion every day of our lives. I am drunk on poetry and intend never to be sober. I live near the Jersey Shore with my husband and Bernese Mountain Dog, Dottie.

  January 2023     9 mins ago

Submitted Poems 90 total

Born of Magic

Born of Magic

He looks upon his baby hands
Enchanted by the wonder
Chubby fingers bend and fan
Move forward, backward, under

Eyes fixed upon his finger-dance
Track gentle rhythmic gestures
Accepting that they move by chance
Too young...

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An Unwanted Companion

An Unwanted Companion


I sit in the silence of the golden hour,
Heart in sync with its flickering light
Behind silver clouds a shy sun cowers,
Struggling to ward off the night

My eyes search for life in a world so still,
That the mind...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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Butterfly and Pollywog

Butterfly and Pollywog

A purple butterfly set down
beside a pollywog —
Who reproached her for encroaching
upon a growing frog

He looked into her tiny eyes
with curiosity,
Then looked in vain with much disdain
at this atrocity…

For...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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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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Autumnal Whispers

Autumnal Whispers

Though in the midst of summer’s thrust,
As August heat robs all of reason
Like conjurings of faerie dust,
Senses are stirred by coming season

On leafy greens red color glows,
And summer songbirds’ feathers dull
Field...

– by Susan Mayer Brumel

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oops. See above.

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Thank you so much. I hoped the poem would be read exactly the way you describe it. It wasn’t until after I wrote the first line that I researched what the food of the gods is, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover it’s something sweet. In fact, the Mayans believed it to be chocolate! Your thoughtful reviews of my poetry are always encouraging and much appreciated. 

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It’s great, Alex! So anatomical. ;-)

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I’m so happy this poem resonated with you. I appreciate your support of my poetry very much. :^)

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Thank you so much. And for the vote too!

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I love it when nature inspires writing. Powerful piece with lots of great imagery, Ramesh. :-)

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Thank you Phil. I’m happy you liked it. I’m reading your most recent poem now. About halfway through and enjoying it very much!

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So happy you enjoyed it, Joel. Thank you for your kind words.

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Thank you. So happy you did!

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Thank you, Alex :-)

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Ever powerful, tender, introspective. Another great write, Will.

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Big fan here!

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Thank you, John. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I could watch baby giggling videos for hours!

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Thank you for reading it, for your thoughts, your vote, and favoriting my poetry. I am grateful. :-)

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Thank you for reading and for your thoughtful comments. I appreciate your support very much!

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