Half and Half

No matter what, these little darlings can always put a smile on my face. Whether they're halfway out of a box or curled under the sheets, they never fail to make me happy. 🙂 ❤ ~Susan In response to this week's Photo Challenge: Half and Half

Swings | All Grown Up

Swings   Sneakers dug into dirt Let go, fly high Taking this moment to revert - Swinging to and fro.   Eyes closed, nostrils flared Higher and higher, I persist Leaving all behind, though scared… Cold metal chains, firm in fist   Maintain my flow, nearly hypnotic… Decades have passed, but I survive Revisiting a…

Twilight Has Fallen (Part 2)

  I shall continue my letter as before, dear brother. I escaped my cottage and began to run as fast as my legs would carry me. It wasn't as I wanted but I managed to get away. It wasn't by my own ability but rather - the man showed mercy. He chased me through the…

Fly High

  Fly High   "Second star to the right Straight on till morning." Sprinkle dust, now in flight The sight is rather alarming.   The boy was never to grow, Standing taller than before And forgotten how to crow. How can the pirate have his war?   Deep behind his eyes, I can see his true…

The Light

  The Light Night's blanket now falls, That's when light comes out to play - Dance - though the world sleeps.   © Photography and Poetry by Susan Reed     This blog post is in response to this week's Photo Challenge: Refraction. This week, let’s play with light! Show us what refraction means to…

An extra 60 minutes… Does it matter?

In the course of this day alone, I have written three poems (Father Time, Dreams, and The Wordsmith)  and one work of flash fiction (Revenge!). I've had so many thoughts going through my head, as it happens, because my muse - she hounds me until I've written what she says I should. It's not really a…

Father Time

        Father Time   "Lean in closer. No. Closer than that. I have a gift to offer. Spare a moment to chat?"   "It depends on what you hold. Is it free? Is there a price? Without doubt, there is a toll. You'll have to be more concise."   "I have a…

Dreams

Dreams   Time can steal Make no mistake! Loss and pain Left in its wake..   Ignoring the chime, This is mine alone. Memories of a time Not too long ago.   Escaping for awhile Into the deep woods Freedom in my dreams Away from worldly goods. © S. Reed    

Sea

  Sea Numerous ideas in my head Struggling to write them down Before they become dead Sea of words could make me drown   How long do I have? When can I find the time? Clone? Wish to split myself in half! Oh, to possess the energy from my prime.   Write, paint, draw, or…

Time Bomb

Photography by Susan Reed Time Bomb   The uncontrollable human malady - I'm as prone as the next, Every emotion occurring rapidly Leaving me perplexed.   Halogen lights blinding me in the store A young child asking an adult for a sweet The response shaking me to the core - Thunderous strike leaving me with…