A woman enjoys a serene autumn walk in the forest with her golden retriever. if you're riddled with uncertainty and answers don’t come naturally,you may be filled with umms and arrs that vibrate within your ribs like barswe all must find how to air our doubt,allow decisions, to be worked out,I have watched as others … Continue reading my healing recipe…
Author: brazannemuse
I am an emotional writer, by which I mean emotions guide my writing. If I don’t “feel” an idea or prompt, I can’t write. I have come to realise my blog is really a journal of emotions…! I am excited to see what I write, as it is a total surprise to me every time! Sorry but a dark side will emerge sometimes which comes from living with chronic health conditions and anxiety.
Making connections with others across the globe is incredible, and I highly value their words.
💞Suzanne
Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.61, Sisterly Love, 21/04/26
Two girls laughing and hugging fluffy pillows during a fun sleepover Jealously Guarded Bondssistersnot meant to beI lost mine when just babesnames that live on tongues but their smiles unknownbestiestogethernessour heartstrings tied in bowsthick as thieves we shared all secretsnot bloodhobbiesyouth clubs and foesglued firm in connectionsurrogate sisters 'til days endhome timeweekendsleepover treatssweetie feasts at … Continue reading Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.61, Sisterly Love, 21/04/26
Broken pathway…
A weathered shovel stands in a cracked stone path surrounded by lush garden plants. I inherited a path - in disrepairI plan to lift - each slabcare-fullyone - by - one allow the exposed to settleunder steely eyeswhere wings will swoop and sweepthe surfacethen digging deepernot for buried treasurebut to repair the damage💞Suzanne Written in … Continue reading Broken pathway…
Constant Reminders…
The image is from Alexander Mass on Pexels glass coffins,open caskets given permanence,made to bear witnessto beautylaid in artistic displaysonce holders of life,symbols of spirit,their essence flown freelaid to restin the gaze of sciencehow I achefor their loss...💞Suzanne Written in response to Melissa's Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge - click here to join in.
In the Balance…
emotions play behind closed eyes,tears drip into dreams,spill into my waking daytiptoed masters of the gamered light, green lightmoves gradually madebehind closed eyesa slight change in expressionas I hold it alluntil the balance tips💞Suzanne Written in response to Sadje's What Do you See? #337
Schooling of the Mind
Vibrant organic shapes intertwine with dark, skeletal forms in this abstract artwork. nine months in the wombcells divide and multiplyinto years on earthtime to learn then gently growout of my worn out body💞Suzanne Written for Val's Looking to Scavenge the Month - I have undertaken to write a Jisei (I am writing out of the order but … Continue reading Schooling of the Mind
What do you see?
in each frame,a different perspective,just one view,holding infinite angles,I am not reflected,social media is absent,from close proximityall is hiddenlife on the ground,behind windows,unobserved,presence felt in unattendance💞Suzanne Written in response, and with thanks to Sadje, for her picture prompt this week over at 'What do you see?'
Where did love go?
A bride and groom walk hand in hand toward their floral-decorated wedding altar outdoors did it not promise to stayfrom that day forward?maybe...for better, for worsewas just a hope in that momentmaybe...it didn't go anywhere at allit just forgot how to breatheand it's still holdingparalysed in the pastspinning eternallylike the ring that fellwhen weight dropped … Continue reading Where did love go?
A nod to Plath’s Tulips
The tulips hold their feelings in a vase, brought in from the cold.They interrupt my thoughts, awaken my imagination.I feel them thieving my air, suffocating.I see them waving red flags.If they were white, maybe I would appreciate themTheir peaceful beauty could offer surrender or truce.They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.My eye … Continue reading A nod to Plath’s Tulips
Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.60, Tricube, 14 April 2026
A lone hiker walks down a peaceful forest path surrounded by lush greenery Mindful Walkssenseless stepsbut on walksI count themheel to toehead to soulheart poundinggrounding mein natureabsorbing💞Suzanne This is my response to this week's Tanka Tuesday challenge hosted by our lovely Willow Willow asks us to: "pick a moment in your day and describe literally … Continue reading Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, No.60, Tricube, 14 April 2026
Brazanne Muse 