Tag: free verse

Drive by SE Allen Road winding or straight. Destination unknown. Early or late. A chance with each trip. Things to do. A hit or a miss. Feel, success or miserable. In your control. Time is the variable. Path in the distance. Takes time. Stay persistent. We came and we saw. The trip ends. Nothing will… Continue reading “Drive” by Suzanne Allen

August 11, 2019 **I wrote this February 12th, 2018. Two days later the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida occurred. I never posted it. In light of recent events it still reflects the same feelings. The conversation and narrative that should be occurring. We as human beings have the inalienable rights… Continue reading Others and Some

It is January 13th.  It has been at least two weeks since I wrote anything to post on my blog.  So I went looking for some more writing prompts or inspirations.  I found an Instagram account called Silver Leaf Poetry.  They have a weekly Sunday writing contest. They give you a prompt and you let… Continue reading Writing Contests and Challenges

That bewitching hour arrives once more. Darkness surrounds. Closed windows and doors. Lying awake, staring into the black. Thoughts tumbling over and over. Stress and anxiety start to react. Peace splintered once more. Nothing new to the mind. Been here before. Words carelessly are thrown about. What is it this time? Self-sabotage or self-doubt? Doesn't… Continue reading Tears in the Dark by Suzanne Allen

Silence by Suzanne Allen Late night thoughts. Silence is deafening. Peace still being sought. Angry words are thrown about. Silence drowns the noise The heart wants to shout. Tired of feeling alone. Surrounded by silence. No one here in this home. Looked for something good. Silence, a long companion. Be patient was understood. Never knowing… Continue reading Silence – A poem