I have been absent, from here, from my life and my writing. For now, breathing is about the best I can do and poetry is the only thing I have to share.
I haven’t written or submitted much at all this year, so I am thrilled to have 2 poems in Chantarelle’s Notebook today. If you would like, you can read them here.
Stories From the Edge of Blindness 
September 7, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Hi, Susan.
September 8, 2019 at 6:53 am
River, my friend, how are you? I am so glad you saw this post. I have written so little and had so few things published this year, so it is especially wonderful that one of the few published pieces is a poem that you inspired! I hope you are writing and thriving and enjoying the autumn!
September 9, 2019 at 7:15 am
Things are going well on my end. I was happy to see more of your work get published. Writing droughts are rough, but what you are putting out is great.
September 9, 2019 at 9:03 am
Thank you, river. I am so glad to hear that things are going well for you!
September 7, 2019 at 10:49 pm
These are outstanding.
You have been missed. We should hang out more.
September 8, 2019 at 6:54 am
Thank you, Gorgeous Girll!!! It has been such a pleasure for me to watch and to read all of your success this year! I am so happy for you. And, yes we should hang out more!
September 8, 2019 at 8:55 am
Oh you read the stuff? I had no idea.
Make sure you read the previous post, Mojave heart…There’s sth for u there.
September 8, 2019 at 11:13 am
I actually saw it on Twitter and commented there! It is wonderful! And, don’t you love the editor of MHR! He is so lovely!!!!
September 8, 2019 at 11:57 am
Jeff is amazing.
(sorry; didn’t see your comment)
September 8, 2019 at 12:26 pm
No sorries Gorgeous Girl. I barely have my eyes open most days. Just know that I am reading all of your publications; I just don’t always have the energy to comment. You are amazing and writing some incredible stuff and having so much success. I am thrilled for you. Jeff is wonderful. One of the most amazing and generous acceptance letters I have ever gotten was from him. It’s lovely when editors take the time to give such personal responses. You are in my thoughts. Looking forward to all the poetry you have yet to write and have published. xo
September 8, 2019 at 1:46 pm
Thank you, hon. I’ve been thru an awful winter…and spring. My writing is the only good thing that came out of it.
Feeling better now. Full sails ahead. I’ll meet u halfway soon. Get back to us when you’re ready. We all miss you terribly.
September 9, 2019 at 9:02 am
Thank you, love. I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better and that during the dark times, your writing kept light in the sky.
September 7, 2019 at 11:49 pm
Your poems filled my heart. My thoughts are with you.
September 8, 2019 at 6:55 am
Thank you so much, Lakshmi! You have my love and gratitude, always.
September 8, 2019 at 3:57 am
So achingly sad. My heart broke as I read your words. So beautifully put. I have missed you and your writing. Will be waiting when you are ready to return. 🙂
September 8, 2019 at 6:57 am
Thank you! You are wonderful!!! I have missed your writing as well!
September 8, 2019 at 7:02 am
😘💜
September 8, 2019 at 4:00 am
I love them. I love you. You are dearly missed. Not only for your gift of words, but for the gift you are ❤️❤️
September 8, 2019 at 6:58 am
Oh Rita, you always give me new eyes, help me to feel strong and grounded. You are a light in my life and in the world. So much love to you, my friend!
September 8, 2019 at 7:01 am
You are beautiful, Susan. We are blessed by your presence in this crazy world.
September 8, 2019 at 5:15 am
Such powerful and deep work.
September 8, 2019 at 6:59 am
Thank you so much, Steven! I have been so buried and missed so much of your extraordinary writing. I look forward to returning and reading.
September 8, 2019 at 12:17 pm
You’re welcome, Susan. No worries, I’ll probably still be here. 🙂
September 8, 2019 at 7:12 pm
It’s good to read your work Susan.
September 9, 2019 at 9:02 am
Thank you so much Mark!
September 9, 2019 at 9:06 am
You are missed….hope you doing ok.
September 10, 2019 at 7:52 am
You are wonderful, Mark! I have missed you all too.
September 9, 2019 at 7:05 am
Susan, these were beautiful poems.
You are in my thoughts and I hope things look up for you.
Take care and come back when you’re ready.
All best,
The Aspiring Writer
September 9, 2019 at 9:03 am
You have brightened my day! Thank you so much!
September 9, 2019 at 8:01 am
Still glad to know you are around
September 9, 2019 at 9:04 am
Thank you, Steve!!!! I know I have much to catch up on.
September 9, 2019 at 11:42 am
So glad to see you on my feed this morning! I shall pop over and have a read…
September 10, 2019 at 7:53 am
I was so happy to see you comment when I woke up this morning!! Thank you!!!
September 10, 2019 at 10:38 am
That makes me smile (and it’s a pleasure!)!
September 10, 2019 at 2:05 pm
Those are both stunning, my dear friend!
September 11, 2019 at 7:21 am
Oh, Suzanne, Thank you so much!
September 11, 2019 at 3:55 am
Exquisite poetry, Susan. I missed you!
September 11, 2019 at 7:21 am
Thank you, so much! I have missed you, B, and will hopefully be back reading and participating in things soon.
September 12, 2019 at 1:08 am
Can’t wait to see you back!