Tag Archives: childhood

I Get It

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Suzanne

I lay on the floor in my living room in front of the balcony door. I will start going away from home to write more. I will say goodbye to my teaching for awhile, in a while, and pursue my … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Change, childhood, Control, Growth, law, Oppression, Parenting, Politics, sister, Writing | Leave a comment

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

Trapped

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Suzanne

Every night he screamed out in his sleep. “Mommy! Mommy! Where are you?” “I’m right here sweetie. Mommy’s right here.” He looked straight into my eyes, unable to see me. The terrified cry came again. “Mommy!” Still trapped inside his … Continue reading →

Posted in flash fiction, Motherhood | Tagged Child, childhood, Creative Writing, Dreaming, Fear, Flash Fiction, Helpless, Motherhood, Night Terrors, Nightmare, Parenting, Son, Terror, Toddler | Leave a comment

Fifteen Candles

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Suzanne

We looked at pictures from last July today. I think you’ve doubled in size. Can it be that it was only a year ago when we sold your bike to the man who answered our add? He met us in … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Creative Writing, Growing up, Motherhood, Poetry, Teenagers | Tagged Bittersweet, childhood, Creative Writing, growing pains, Growing up, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, poetry, Son, Teenagers | 5 Comments

Dairy Ripple Delight

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Suzanne

Tiny little shop Small town, USA. Double walk-up window Bright sunny day. “Order when your ready.” Tiny red-haired girl. “Make mine the usual vanilla lemon swirl.” Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Childhood, Fun, Poetry | Tagged childhood, Fun, Ice cream, Poem, poetry, Small town, Summertime | Leave a comment

Remembering

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Suzanne

Hot summer days Small town pool. Last stop ice cream Make mine lemon swirl. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Childhood, Poetry | Tagged childhood, Fun, Ice cream, poetry, Summer | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Childhood, Nature, Tomboy | Tagged Carefree, childhood, Girl, Natural, Nature, Pretend, Tomboy, Trees | 2 Comments

Growing Pangs (take 2)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

The child who always wanted to grow up, When looking into the face of adulthood, Clings, with a most ferocious grip, to the child who is slipping away. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Acceptance, Change, Fear, Motherhood | Tagged Adult, adulthood, Change, Child, childhood, Fear, Growing up, Motherhood, Parenthood, Teen, Teenager, Transition | Leave a comment

Growing Pangs

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

The child who always wanted to grow up, When faced with adulthood, Clings, with a most ferocious grip, to the childhood that is slipping away. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015