Category Archives: Grief

Doctor’s Visit

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Suzanne

She hadn’t been to the doctor in years, Preferring the natural way. She looked him straight in the eyes and said, I’m just fine with surgery. You’ve waited too long, I’m sorry to say. Nothing can be done. You may … Continue reading →

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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

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Writing Releases the Pressure

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Suzanne

Writing releases the pressure As tears release the pain. Softening the displeasure Of not seeing you again. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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I Was Listening

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Suzanne

I was listening as she told me it wouldn’t cost extra to drop my married name. I was listening when she said there would be money for the kids. I was listening as she posed the questions that would provide … Continue reading →

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Raw Materials

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Suzanne

Thank you for leaving me here raw, with all the necessary materials for heartache and good poetry. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015 Send me a comment if you can relate.

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The Informant

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Suzanne

Embrace the pain, Don’t turn it away. It’s there to inform you. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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You Weren’t On My Schedule Today

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Suzanne

I came to the library looking for a quiet place to balance my accounts. I didn’t invite you. Yet here you are. Again. You said I didn’t give you enough space, now you won’t leave me alone. You occupy my … Continue reading →

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Risky Business

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Suzanne

“It’s better to have lost in love than to never have loved at all.” What about the searing pain when love is lost? Is it worth the cost? For that powerful feeling of love. What do you think? copyright Suzanne … Continue reading →

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They Hear Me Crying

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Suzanne

They hear me crying Thinking only death could draw out these mournful sounds. The hearing ones wonder- Who is dying? A parent, A lover, A best friend. Who? Every minute of every day, someone is dying. Every minute, That someone … Continue reading →

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Breath and Relax

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Suzanne

I’m sitting here on my bed, a 5 inch piece of foam covered by a quilt and a sleeping bag. I haven’t taken the time to get an actual bed, after over a year on my own. This brings tears … Continue reading →