Everything is so quiet and so very loud. Each step I take is labored, heavy and uncertain. I haven’t written much at all this year, or submitted or had much published, but today I opened my email to a lovely surprise. Issue 3 of Orange Blossom Review came out yesterday, and I am honored to have one of my poems in its virtual pages, amongst the work of so many talented writers. If you want to take a peek at the issue, you can so here.
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I am a writer, going blind in Los Angeles. This blog is my story of a slow approach to darkness as I traverse through the rubble of urban life. It is what I see in the withering spaces of my remaining vision. It is humor and despair and darkness and light. It is what I witness as the world slowly disappears.
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July 1, 2019 at 1:44 pm
Congrats! I loved the poem! Took me a minute to find it, I forgot your name, had to go look at your About page! keep writing.
July 1, 2019 at 1:56 pm
Thanks so much Wendy! I always forget that I am just floweringink on here.
July 1, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Wonderful! Congratulations, Beautiful β€οΈ
July 1, 2019 at 2:18 pm
Oh Rita, it makes me so happy to see you here! I have been so checked out and still you support me! Thank you for everything!
July 1, 2019 at 2:20 pm
Always will, My Sister. Up or down, I will be around. Well, until I give up the ghost as they say π
July 1, 2019 at 3:34 pm
I have never heard the expression, “give up the ghost” but my god it wants to be in a poem!!!!
July 1, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Lol! Itβs an country expression about leaving this life π
July 1, 2019 at 3:45 pm
What a powerful poem, Susan, and so well penned!! Love that last line especially. π
July 1, 2019 at 4:07 pm
Thank you, Beautiful Angela! Summer is in full tilt here now, so the timing of this one is very appropriate!
July 1, 2019 at 4:49 pm
Always my pleasure! π
July 1, 2019 at 3:51 pm
Brilliant as always, Susan.
July 1, 2019 at 4:07 pm
Thank you so much, River!
July 1, 2019 at 8:19 pm
Youβre welcome.
July 1, 2019 at 6:32 pm
Oh my goodness! I am so very happy for you……..you deserve every published piece you receive! π
July 2, 2019 at 7:04 am
Thank you so much, Wendi!
July 2, 2019 at 8:54 am
you are so very welcome, thrilled for you!
July 2, 2019 at 3:54 am
What a lovely surprise. Hello my friend! Your poem needed to be published. It made me sad. I was glad you β…swallowed it whole.β Congratulations!!! ππ«
July 2, 2019 at 7:05 am
Thank you, Beautiful Lady!
July 2, 2019 at 5:57 am
Congrats. What a lovely surprise to receive. π
July 2, 2019 at 7:05 am
Thank you!
July 2, 2019 at 7:06 am
You are welcome. β€β€
July 2, 2019 at 7:12 am
Oh my the strength in the telling of this, Susan.
“smiling while it threads disease into my skin,
leaving teeth marks behind my eyes.”
and then your absolute will in the ending by self-empowering actions…..
Love it
July 2, 2019 at 7:27 am
Thank you so much, Mark!
July 2, 2019 at 11:56 am
Great to see you both here and on Orange Blossom! The poem was wonderful, but I didn’t expect anything less from you. That last line — damn! I wish I had thought of it first!
I hope you are well, my dear. You have all my love.
July 2, 2019 at 2:46 pm
Thank you so much, B! This is the absolute highest compliment! You know how I feel about your writing. I have your posts tucked away to read when I have a minute. I hope you are well. Sending so much love!
July 2, 2019 at 2:55 pm
I am very well and honored that you save my posts! Many kisses!
July 3, 2019 at 11:31 am
I only post once or twice per month now since my father passed away…you’re right, in the quiet that seems so loud, creativity flourishes and often surprises. Congratulations on a most wonderful gift!
July 3, 2019 at 11:39 am
Thank you so much. I am very sorry for your loss. I am losing my father now and I have found myself unable to keep up with other blogs or post much at all on my own. I suppose that we need to let life have its weight, allow the pain to settle in us. Sending much love your way.
July 3, 2019 at 11:41 am
My heart goes out to you as well, losing a loved one is a journey wrought with love and so much emotion.
July 7, 2019 at 7:37 am
Oh, that’s an excellent piece. And I’m so sorry about your father–wish there was something I could say or do to help you with the pain.
July 7, 2019 at 9:24 am
Thank you, Suzanne! You are the most wonderful!
July 7, 2019 at 10:12 am
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July 8, 2019 at 2:45 am
Catching up on follows and followers today ;). You have such a gift. Congratulations on the inclusion.
July 8, 2019 at 7:39 am
Thank you, Lovely Lady!
July 22, 2019 at 1:23 pm
The beginning really drawed me in. Thanks for sharing!
July 23, 2019 at 7:11 am
Thanks so much, Angela!