by Susan Barnes | 10 May 2022 | Poetry
A precious life Here, now gone Precious name Not yet called Precious smile Never seen Precious talent Undiscovered Precious friendships...
by Susan Barnes | 26 Apr 2022 | Poetry
So brief our friendship Like mist, it was gone. Meeting as neighbours, Leaving as new friends. Talked of doubts and cares, Shared our hopes and dreams. We didn’t meet every day But every day, I miss you. Telling our stories Life paths crisscrossing Meeting for coffee,...
by Susan Barnes | 15 Feb 2022 | Poetry
I didn’t know you well but you were one of us. You belong right here. I saw you in the paper shop, Sometimes in the supermarket, Once, I spied you by the swamp. Smiling as you ate at our local And lunched with loyal friends with lattes from the van. You were there...
by Susan Barnes | 11 Jan 2022 | Poetry
In my mind’s eye I see your nod, your sigh I see the way you walked I hear the way you talked I catch myself listening For your footsteps. I recall that you laughed At a joke I shared I knew you frowned At an opinion I aired I remember your tears, Your joys,...
by Susan Barnes | 26 Oct 2021 | Poetry
We’ll never know why you refused to stay You left without a word, without a note. No time for tales to share or words to say that speak of love. No final anecdote to tell your workplace full of tearful staff. No further rounds at local wat’ring hole where plans were...
by Susan Barnes | 22 Jun 2021 | Poetry
I won’t remember The mountains you climbed in your youth The knowledge you gained through study The money you earned in the good times The goals you reached along the way The ideas you aired with conviction The applause you received from peers The success you...
