Original Poems Written by Susan Lane
One of a variety of household objects which inspire poetic amusement from time to time
Written by Susan Lane Colour outside leaves other underdetermined remnant magic in never-ending eternity A Beautiful October Time in Colour, Hehe October is a time when the colour change is slow but profound and gives rise to the differences in nature. The sun is out it’s a bit breezy too But after all the rain … Read more
Written by Susan Lane ColourMine is Susan Lane’s living archive of poetry—where reality meets fantasy, truth dances with tale, and every verse is a spark. Whether original or enhanced, this is not Rapunzel’s tower. This is mine. ColourMine or Rapunzel No dyes, extensions, or any of that kind The truth of human reality is mine … Read more
Written by Susan Lane In the sweltering haze of a British summer, a trusty Suzuki Vitara SZ5 finds itself navigating the emotional terrain of a hospital carpark – not for treatment, but in loyal service to its human companion. What begins as a routine drop-off soon spirals into a tale of territorial drama, unexpected scrapes, … Read more
Written by Susan Lane Night Heat Oh my god, it was hot todayIt was 28 degrees CWay to hot for me It’s like a sweat box indoors too And there’s me Sweating buckets like a fool I open the windows And let the night air in To cool things down I even have two fans … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The ColourMine Grass Patch This poem is from the perspective of a rather fed-up ColourMine garden resident. It’s been a long, dry season, and the struggle for survival is real. But when the rain won’t come, you learn to get creative – and cheeky. Especially if you can live under the … Read more
Written by Susan Lane A Day in the Life of the Washing Machine Such a nice start to the day Washing the bed sheets that’s my aim I’ve eaten towels, fabric whitener, Wash tabs, softener and colour run sheets too, A whole gamut of billy do To get rid of the dirt that sticks like … Read more
Written by Susan Lane So, I decided to move the bug hotel In this tale of garden grit and poetic wit, Susan Lane chronicles the quiet drama of the closure of the bug hotel and the debris-laced aftermath. With robins as breakfast guests and hedge trimmers as co-stars, this piece celebrates the small victories of … Read more
Written by Susan Lane Appliance Early Morning Chatter “Oh my god, you’re not dead, You’ve been quiet for so long I thought you were nearly gone”, “I’m still here don’t you fret I just don’t like to get so flippin’ wet” “But you’re a dishwasher don’t you know And getting wet is part of the … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The Fish Farm Was Enjoyable This is a poetic reflection on a beautiful afternoon spent at Hawkhurst Fish Farm with the enjoyable addition of swans, scones, and even a mucky green lake full of character. The Fishery, it is so nice here,Having a couple of hours awayHad a drive down to … Read more
Written by Susan Lane I am just a garden storage bench This poem is about a neglected garden storage bench – living in grime, feeling overlooked, quietly resentful of my neighbour’s tree and is a humorous ode to my domestic chaos, my poetic procrastination, and the small victory of a duster and Mr Sheen. But … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The Decorative Stones All nice and pretty we were back in the dayWe were beautiful and clean; we stood out tooNot like now when we’re covered inWho knows what kind of doodooWith the farm animals not far awayI can only guess what gets mixed with the strawAnd the hayI know it’s … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The Flower Pots We’re really grumpy my friends and meStuck in this garden with no drink you seeThe hot day sun is blazing downIt’s damned hot here without a gownA gazebo she calls it, the lady of the houseBut she’s not so bothered since she lostHer man, who was in effect, … Read more
Written by Susan Lane I’m “That Noisy Fecker” the freezer I whirred and I banged,Strange noises emitted from meI didn’t feel unwellJust out of sorts you seeI’d been like it for far too longFor a year maybeClanging and bangingIt was distracting even for meLike an orchestra setting upBefore a major eventIt’s the wonder I’ve not … Read more
Written by Susan Lane A Quick Supermarket Top-Up Wow, a supermarket visit can cost how much? Wow, a supermarket visit can cost how much?How can it equate to this in a weekI don’t eat that muchIt should be quite cheapOh, but look there’s the rubMore cleaning and washing itemsAnd stuff for the tubAll bought becauseThey’re … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The Fridge Monster and The Chocolate I am so full; I’m completely rammedNo room at all, not even for something really smallThe lady of the house I spy againA large glass of drink in her handIt’s quite amazing that during her forayI can’t even hide when she’s on her wayThe space … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The blossom on the cherry tree was fabulous this year Fully loaded and beautiful whiteAn absolutely brilliant sightThat told me the cherries might beA nice light pinky yellow or white, maybeIt really depends on the light for the hueBut that really doesn’t matter to meThe nice thing is getting fresh cherries … Read more
Written by Susan Lane Spring Hedge Renovation I can’t believe the lady of the houseLet me get so overgrownIn all of her time living hereIt’s not ever been knownWith brand-new hand shearsShe finally cameAnd clipped me.Oh, what a treat!Now here I am sportingA fabulous new bobIt’s such a nice feeling you seeAll spruced up and … Read more
Written by Susan Lane My early-morning view of the garden I stand in my conservatory and I seeAll that hard graft waiting for meThe garden needs mowingIt needs weeding tooThe hedges need a haircutBut it’s way too soonThe paths need sweeping, tidying tooThere is grass and mossIt’s so absolutely filthyI know you’d agreeIf you sawThose … Read more
Written by Susan Lane The king-size bed is so fabulous and huge Big and snug with a super quilt tooIt gives a brilliant hugIt’s quite old but it’s mineAnd has seen lots of action in its timeSeveral dogs, children and a couple of catsPresent wrapping for ChristmasIroning piles and all thatMost of it enjoyableBut as … Read more
