Category Archives: Nature

The Words are in the Water

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Suzanne

He told me how many raindrops were in the clouds. What to do when lightning strikes the ground. How much he loves my blue eyes, Such a contrast from his brown. I wondered about the meaning of life Contemplating why … Continue reading →

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I Cry

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Suzanne

I cry for the beauty of the world. I cry for the pain. I cry for the feelings that are gone, And for those that will come back again. I cry for the sun and for the stars. For the … Continue reading →

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Comforted

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Suzanne

The world is a big, wide-open, expansive place Today I just want to walk in the woods, hemmed in by trees on all sides Feeling small, while accepting the comfort and security of their close-knit family Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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No Frills Here

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Suzanne

I have never been a frilly girl.  Always preferring to look at the flowers rather than wear them.  Growing up I spent my days digging in the dirt, and wading in creeks, not fretting over being pretty or pristine.  I … Continue reading →

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-On a Hill in the Park –

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Suzanne

Toes reach out to feel the breeze Sister calls me from the trees. Upon a hill Look down below Where crystals dance on water’s glow. No later or before, Just what’s here, And nothing more. Clouds and Jetstream Shred the … Continue reading →

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My Friend ~ Stream of Consciousness Verse – reposted

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I hear the wind calling me Come out and play She is my friend The sounds of my ancestors singing She is my sister Throughout time Uncensored A howl fills the space A voice Peace The silence unbearable She returns … Continue reading →

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Strange Rhyme ~ In Good Time -Read it Aloud and Quick…that should do the trick!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Suzanne

Time to get out of my head Get out of my bed Take a walk in the woods Listen to the birds Turn off the words That flow like a stream Feeling no different than a damn good dream Time … Continue reading →

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The Basics

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Suzanne

Meditate Write Shower Drink water Breakfast of fruits, veggies, nuts, or smoothie, throw in raw egg Take vitamins and cod liver oil Time  in nature and/or work out and run Connect with friends or colleagues Office work Teach More food, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Suzanne

If you’re feeling low down And can’t find a way back up Step out into the light And look up. Step out into the wood on a glorious day, Get down on your knees and say- Thank you. Copyright Suzanne … 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 →

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