Organic poems from Kent by Susan Lane SLCM
A playful collection of poems inspired by everyday life – the small moments, household objects, and daily rituals that spark unexpected humour and reveal the amusing side of life.
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Scaffolding: An anomaly of house repairs that is usually seen and ignored. The Clanging of the Scaffolding Gate All of this wind, all of the rain The clanging of next door’s scaffolding gate I would have thought the scaffolders Would have secured it you see When they … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Underboob: The gentle, sometimes painful, life of the underboob as experienced previously, but now the pain is no more. The Underboob Has its Day Life of the underboob – yes, that really is a thing I found years ago when my boobies were small There was nothing … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Wellies: A change in the weather sparks footwear challenges for me, but anything goes when you have birds that you feel you need to feed when it hits below 5 degrees. Granny Wellies in December Mid-December, the weather during daytime, nighttime, Fog and the rain and anything … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Taxi: An early morning observation of an electric taxi delay The Disappointed Electric Taxi How unfortunate it was for the taxi man local to meThe taxi he got so he was extra green. No diesel like the last one you see This one is electric and works … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine WordPress: How one poet, three animals, and a blogging platform made a new kind of home. Mummy Suzy and WordPress I can’t believe it There I was knocking on death’s door Could barely get up off the floor ColourMine was on Squarespace Then she decided out of … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine: Life creeps up on you, colour slowly fades, enjoyment stays the same The ColourMine Old Lady You’re old and grey I hear you say Does it really matter today You must all realise These things come for free Born with little or no hair to see … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: From the perspective of the cat who had his own near-death experience earlier in the summer of 2025 That Blasted Orange Cat – That’s Me What a day this has been I’m the cat you haven’t seenI thought my mummy Suzy Didn’t love me So, I … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine Bug Removal Organically ColourMine: It’s always good to have a fresh look at the garden whether in the bright sun of a heatwave or in the cool of the early morning, seeing how nature and predators of various sorts play their games out during the day. … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Favicon: A favicon is a minute way of identifying a website on the search tab, I’ve changed mine a couple of times but have now found “the one”, although Copyleaks still gets a little confused when I scan a poem and it throws up a previous one. … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Books Books: Gathered over many years and now overlooked for various reasons, one being read and discarded and now freewriting own poems to enhance the people and literary world of many variances of ordinary everyday topics that may arise. Books of Many Variations and Genres All of … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Settees in Waiting Settees: The lady of the house purchased some lovely settees and covered them diligently for their own protection against her furry companions’ claws and teeth, even though they at first didn’t recognise this selfless act to preserve their almost pristine condition over the course … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Television Speaks it’s Truth Television: An underestimation of an under utilised being of modern technology, who lacks the understanding of why it has been left as a bystander in the home surroundings following the demise of the companions of the lady of the house. Abandoned Television … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Boundary Breach with Deposits Uninvited Boundary: A small irritation in the guise of a miniature Jack Russell which despite all partial attempts by my neighbours still invades my garden and deposits it’s bodily functions. Whilst I could patch up all the tiny holes on my side … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Outside Tap Cover Tap Cover: Life in the winter countryside can be harsh with north winds fast approaching and beasties diving for cover under any suitable roof that they find that will keep them warm and dry. The Hunt for the Cover is On I know … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Cat Playtime – Another Busy Day Cat enjoying another day of mastery, fulfilling their royal standing in the ColourMine garden, trying to outwit the neighbourhood defenders. Dawn Cat Encounter Hell, how can I have another busy day I’m up at dawn, I have no sayBut I … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Secrets of the Solar Light: A Nocturnal Witness A foray into the nighttime under the watchful eyes of the solar lights who stand guard in the darkness, watching over the residents of the ColourMine garden. The Solar Lights and the Animals I’m charged by the sun … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine: A Poetic Detour ColourMine 404: Not a Wrong Turn Just a Detour – If you happen to land on an unrecognised page then this is what you will most likely see, a variation of a normal 404 error page that is completely different, that’s the ColourMine … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine A New Pair for Tea and Bun ColourMine: A journey into the life of new shoes and the comparison of the old comfiness of their predecessors Oh, how comfy those black pumps were Not all different colours or full of fur But all spongy soles and thin … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Dandelion: Suspect under sun and not laughing at nifty ending The Dandelion That Defied Me The trial and tribulations of garden maintenance in rural Kent, UK. With defiant weeds, a hungry lawnmower and a frustrated Lady of the House. I don’t believe it, it’s only been a … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine She understands something all neighbours love and need endlessly Love the Lady of the House Introducing the lady of the house into the mix, so you can understand a bold individual who converses with love to everything around her so everyone in the whole family is happy; … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Gardening – Calling other lovers of undesired responsibility, mainly in November ecstasy Bloomin’ Gardening Is Not Much Fun Juggling gardening, housework and poetry without a man can be a task that is never-ending, but the end result is very rewarding, as you can see. Well, that’s another … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Electric Kettle’s Moment in the Spotlight Kettle: The newest addition to the ColourMine kitchen makes new friends, imparting gossip on the way. The Replacement Kettle Well out with the Swan, He was broken you see He was the immediate predecessor Just before me There have been … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 Everything is looking brand new The … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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, … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Fridge: Infatuation can strike anywhere, even in a kitchen – and this fridge mistakes it for lasting love. 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine 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 … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine is happy here – a space to write freely, find your voice, and explore creativity in all its forms. Whether you want to write, draw, learn, or simply try something new, this is your invitation to begin. ColourMine Creativity and Self-Expression I’m hoping to show you … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine That cat . . . Cat: An amusing look at the hierarchy of a cat within a family and the presence of ritualistic behaviour regarding their human counterpart within their ideology. It hasn’t taken long to establish the cat is in charge of me Of mealtimes here, … Read more
