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Tag Archives: Pain
Doctor’s Visit
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
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Honesty
If I’m being honest, I have to admit….. Sometimes I like the pain. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016
You
I wonder, do you ever cry alone in the cold dark night? Covering your tear-streaked face Screaming, “What the fuck have I done! How could I have turned away from the best goddamn thing that ever happened to me?” I … Continue reading
Neutrality
Pain and joy breed creativity. A flowing stream that cannot be dammed. I’m feeling fairly neural these days. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015
Posted in Blogging, Creative Writing, Feelings, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Blogging, Creativity, Joy, Pain, Writing
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Poetry
I have the passion. Then it’s gone. Say hello to apathy. Transitions are hard for me, I crave novelty. Sometimes I enjoy the pain, With its familiarity . Who will I be tomorrow? Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Apathy, Blogging, Initiative, Momentum, Novelty, Pain, Passion, poetry, Writing
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The Opening
I never opened up my soul to you. Now I unveil it all too soon. Each time the sense of trust, so coldly ripped apart Leaves jagged little shards, wedged deep into my heart. They penetrate a little less, with … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhhism, Buddhism, Buddhists, Poetry, Relationships, Trust
Tagged Acceptance, Break-up, Buddhism, Buddhist, Feelings, Heart, Heartbreak, Love, Middle Way, Pain, poetry, Relationships, Soul, Trust
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Not Pretty
I had an altercation with Edward Scissorhands yesterday. He’s a real cut up. We have a different sense of humor. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015
Posted in Creative Writing, Humor
Tagged Creative Writing, Dark humor, Edward Scissorhands, Humor, Macabre, nonfiction, Pain
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Your Eyes
No one had ever looked at me like you did. I can’t even put into words how it made me feel. But I know I want more of it. I never really even understood that such a thing existed. What … Continue reading
Posted in Heartache, Love, Relationship
Tagged Heartache, Loneliness, Love, Pain, Passion, Relationship
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