Category Archives: Death

A Second Chance

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Suzanne

My mother’s death, allowed for my rebirth. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2017

Posted in Birth, Change, Death, Parenting, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Birth, Change, Death, Growth, life, Love, Parenting, poetry, Second Chance | Leave a comment

Memories

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Suzanne

It’s been almost a year. Seems more like a lifetime. There was no funeral. No tears, or laughter. Only silence. And a small, but steady, hurrah. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

Posted in Death, Grief, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Change, Death, Grief, poetry, Tears | 3 Comments

An Understanding

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Suzanne

I guess I might have a chip on my shoulder too, if my father put a gun to his head on my eleventh birthday. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

Posted in Acceptance, Alcoholism, Death, Depression, Suicide, Uncategorized | Tagged childhood, Death, Fear, guarded, Self-preservation, Suicide, understanding | 1 Comment

I think of Marilyn and the visitation. I think of LaGondola. Of fresh ham and cheese sandwiches. Of homemade Italian bread still warm out of the oven. I think of Carla. Of Cameron and the funeral. Brett as an active … Continue reading →

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Lying There

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Suzanne

He looked like an Auschwitz victim. Like a tiny helpless baby bird. I wanted to cradle him in my arms, But fed him ice chips instead. It’s what he preferred. He looked into my eyes Just moments before he died. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Daughter, Death, Dying, Father, Poetry | Tagged Cancer, Daughter, Death, dying, Father, Poet, poetry | 18 Comments

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Suzanne

Death does funny things to people; Especially to those still alive. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Death, Dysfunction, Family Dysfunction, Humor, Humour, Quote | Tagged Death, Dysfunction, Family Dysfunction, Humor, Humour, Mental Health Issues, Mental Instability, Quote | 2 Comments

Drennon Lane

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Suzanne

Was it just yesterday I traveled this road? It feels like a lifetime ago. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015 [I’ll miss you mom]

Posted in Change, Death, impermanence, Quantum Physics, Time | Tagged Change, Death, Impermanence, Quantum Physics, Time | Leave a comment

New Life

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Suzanne

Mom always believed in reincarnation. Although she never talked about how she wanted her next life to look. Maybe I’ll write that story for her. Include loving parents. A life filled with ease and good health. Things that were missing … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Writing, Death, Mother | Tagged Creative Writing, Daughter, Death, Love, Mother, nonfiction, Reincarnation | Leave a comment

The End

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Suzanne

Tonight was the first time I thought about the body burning. But only for a moment. The call came Friday morning. It was no surprise. I’ll never see her face again. Usually there’s a funeral. A body to view. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Death, Mom, Poetry, Suffering | Tagged Cancer, Cremation, Death, funeral, Mom, poetry, Suffering, Tumor, Widow | 11 Comments

Time for Publication

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Suzanne

He handed me the folder full of poems and said, “Just don’t publish these until after I’m dead.” [This one’s for you Dad.] Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015