Most people who know me already know that I am a poet. I bleed poetry and have since I can remember. In high school my poems were often selected by students to read in both English and in drama for presentations.
I am currently working on a new collection of never before seen poetry called Magnetic Words. While, I am trying to keep the poems under wraps -- which is a huge challenge for me, because my first impulse is to put them on Susan's Poetic Blogosphere -- I have thus far not shared any.
I am currently working on a new collection of never before seen poetry called Magnetic Words. While, I am trying to keep the poems under wraps -- which is a huge challenge for me, because my first impulse is to put them on Susan's Poetic Blogosphere -- I have thus far not shared any.
With that said, today I'd like to give you a sneak peek at what is inside Magnetic Words. If you haven't read any of my poetry check out Susan's Poetic Blogosphere, or get a copy of one of my poetry books which are all listed on my Meet the Author Page.
Darkness of Despair
Sometimes I
fail to count the stars
smell the
jasmine blowing on the wind
I miss the
crashing waves
only seeing
how far my toes are sinking in.
Sometimes I
forget the sweet sounds
of a baby’s
dulcet tones
or whispers
from my lover
when he and
I are alone
Sometimes I
see the forest
hauntingly thick
with trees
and miss the
golden sun rays
illuminating
autumn leaves.
Sometimes I
fall on my knees
sobbing with
out control
forgetting that
my Maker
is the
keeper of my soul.
In moments of deepest sadness
buried with
the blackness of despair
I must
remember God
who answers my
every prayer.(c) Susan Elliott
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