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susan.brumel
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A few years ago, I retired from a 34 year career in hospice counseling, at which time I began writing poetry. My poems are influenced by my patients’ journeys, the compelling beauty of nature, and the human condition. I enjoy getting lost in the woods, floral design, music, and jumping in puddles with my grandchildren. Baudelaire tells us to ‘be drunk’ on our passion every day of our lives. I am drunk on poetry and intend never to be sober. I live near the Jersey Shore with my husband and Bernese Mountain Dog, Dottie.

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The Fishing Expedition

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	Richard, this is such a beautiful poem. Though I’m not religious, per se, I am very spiritual, and know in my heart that your wife was there with you in that moment, and continues to be. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Merry Christmas to you and yours. more » 8 hours ago	View
	You had me at ‘mental helf’! You’re a comic genius and a great writer, my friend…A fantastic Christmas story you’ve created. It should be granted ‘The Night Before Christmas’ status! Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours. :-) more » 10 hours ago	View
	That lullaby has been sung in my family for generations, and I had no idea Bing Crosby sang it in a movie. I sing it to my grandbabies! And I had no idea what it means. Thank you, Phil! :-) 10 hours ago	View
	Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing. 1 day ago	View
	Thank you so much for the compliment, Jon. Your poetry is beautiful. 1 day ago	View
	I certainly did, Phil. That’s so funny. 1 day ago	View
	A beautiful piece of art you’ve painted with words. Lovely. 2 days ago	View
	Thank you, Ramesh. I appreciate your kind words and support of my poetry. 2 days ago	View
	I just saw this, Gary. Thank you so much. 2 days ago	View
	It’s my pleasure, Ramesh. :-) 2 days ago	View
	Lovely. 2 days ago	View
	No wonder the Grinch is after Santa! He gets blamed for everything…Adorable story, Phil. I was initially perplexed by the ‘seals swimming in the hall’ until I remembered that seals are symbols of Celtic folklore, with many different interpretations. I can see where several may apply to your story. Great piece, as always. Ho-Ho-Ho! :-) more » 2 days ago	View
	Do I sense a touch of arachnophobia, my friend? Ever since reading Charlotte’s Web, I’ve had a strange affection for spiders, so I probably would’ve preferred to find it very much alive. Now, if I saw a strange looking bug caught in the webbing, dead or alive -that probably would have given me the willies! ;-) In only two stanzas you were able to grab my attention, and I felt as though I was there with you, peering at the web and its creator. Great piece, John. Thanks for the little adventure! more » 2 days ago	View

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