Tag Archives: Living

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 →

Posted in Grief, Loss, Mother, Parenting, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Cancer, Death, doctor's visit, Fear, Illness, life, Living, Loss, medical care, Mother, natural healing, natural health, Pain, poetry, Sadness, shock, Suffering, supplements, Trust, vitamins | Leave a comment

Nothing But….

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Suzanne

Sometimes I just don’t know. Maybe I don’t really care. It’s all a dream, Just be aware. Like the little child, Naked and free. There’s no wrong way, For you… or me. Don’t ask. Don’t tell. That’s what they say. Who’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Certainty, Change, Conundrum, Dream, Dreaming, Drummer, Earth, Insecure, life, Living, Misunderstanding, Path, Poet, poetry, Rain, Uncertainty | 2 Comments

Becoming

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Suzanne

I don’t just write for me anymore, I write for you as well. I used to write because it was a natural part of my existence. It was for me alone. Things like stream of consciousness and essays on topics … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Growth, Personal Growth, Rebirth, Transformation | Tagged Adolescence, Birth, Blogging, Calm, Compassion, divorce, Domestic, Early Childhood, Essay, Feeling, Feelings, Freedom, Growing up, Growth, Living, Meditation, Motherhood, Peace, Personal Development, Personal Essay, Rebirth, Seperated, Seperation, Structure, Transformation, Writing | 4 Comments

Blurred Vision

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I exist in two worlds: creating stories inside of my head or stepping out the apartment door. I think I need to get out more. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Blogging, Poet, Poetry, Writer, Writing | Tagged Blogging, life, Living, Poet, poetry, Writer, Writing | Leave a comment

Another Morning

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Suzanne

I hear the familiar creaking of the old wood floor beneath her feet. It’s how I know she’s still alive. I relax back into a slumber, and wonder about my own life. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in flash fiction | Tagged Alive, Elderly, Flash Fiction, Living, Morning, Old Age, Old Woman | Leave a comment

Increasing the Wealth

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

If I had to add to my life, Here’s what it would be~ More connections, Laughter, And travel to places, … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Happiness, Laughter, Life, Poetry | Tagged Friendship, Happiness, Laughter, life, Living, poetry, Travel | 2 Comments

True Peace

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Suzanne

If there is no holding on, there is nothing to let go of. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Buddhism, Peace | Tagged Buddhism, Equanimity, life, Living, Meditation, Mindfulness, Peace, Suffering | Leave a comment

In the Night

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Suzanne

I had a dream last night that I was back living my old life. I woke in a sweat, remembering that it was a nightmare. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Dreams, fiction, life, Living, New Life, NIghtmares, nonfiction, poetry | Leave a comment

Lying here

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Suzanne

Lying here naked, I understand, that pain is part of the master plan. Heartache provided a reason to write. Feelings overtake one hot summer night. Scent of a man, hands on my hips, sensual beat, sweet tender lips. Flesh-filled dreams, … Continue reading →

Posted in Passion, Poetry, Writer, Writing | Tagged Feeling, Hearache, Living, Love, Pain, Passion, Patience, Pleasure, poetry, Writer, Writing | Leave a comment

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.