Organic poems from Kent by Susan Lane SLCM
Poems that grow naturally from lived moments and honest feeling, shaped by intuition rather than strict form, capturing the unfiltered rhythm and authenticity at the heart of ColourMine.
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Pets: Whatever the species, they quickly train their humans to obey. Thankfully, the rewards come in the form of companionship, affection and play. Pets – Know Your Place The cat and the dog have nicked my place Well, any animal owner knows that’s a damned disgrace Obviously … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine: Not everything is website based, sometimes the answer is much simpler and nearer to hand. Another ColourMine Computer Lesson This was recently learned by meAnd was such a beautiful sight to see,EventuallyDaisies and dandelions in their fine livery The daisies showing a bright yellow face Surrounded … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Self-Love: When everything doesn’t work out there’s always some DIY that needs to be investigated, even if it’s only to browse some shelving or paint colours, there’s no-one more important than you and me at the end of the day. ColourMine – Self-Love I’m still working everything … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Dating: The dating scene has really changed since my early days but that doesn’t mean I don’t have enough pride to say you can’t take the P out of me, I’ve given myself permission to make my own decisions, to date my own way, so don’t be … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Herr Ob: A mischievous cat with tenacity, and the ability to disrupt the quietest of days. Herr Ob and Chaos Oh, what a day this has been, just couldn’t settle Doesn’t feel like meI really fancied going down to the beachBut why bother when it’s only me … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Voice: Audio typing was always the way for a boss to pass on their notes. They could record what they wanted whether in the car, on a train, in an office, at home, wherever convenient for them. This new way of working for an author could be … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine First Anniversary: WordPress is such a breath of fresh air, an easy way to learn about website building, and consistently making editing choices and updating easier. WordPress First Anniversary I’ve been on WordPress for about a yearI’m so pleased that I’m hereAs you know I was on … Read more
Ginger Man: There’s always one man in your life you can rely on even when another goes away, snuggling close, biting gently, showing affection in unexpected ways., A piece about quiet companionship and the comfort found in familiar company. My Ginger Man and Me There he is, snuggled next to meAll nice and quiet, not … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat Beds: Trying to keep up with the foibles of the cats in this residence can be quite challenging especially when they think they rule the roost and can demand preferential treatment whilst living here for free. So Many Cat Beds in the Conservatory Every so often … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Dating: Following a bereavement, I have found that the changes in dating I’ve faced recently have gone far beyond anything I ever expected; I think maybe some compromises on my part will be needed. Joining the Dating Scene It’s a bit daunting this new way of meeting … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Clearing: When someone passes on there comes a time to sort through and clear out everything that you feel is not yours to keep, it has only taken me 2 years to get to that stage, I wonder how long it will take to get it done, … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Dogs: Those with attitude still need to be exercised, and although sometimes not seen they usually have a softer hidden side, that’s the side my girl shows to me. Walking the Dogs in the Early Morn Walking in the dark, not too many people that I seeAlthough … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: Prancer enjoys stretching her legs in the garden whilst spying the local wildlife Cat: Prancer in the Garden That little black cat, she follows me, Especially when it’s time for teaShe’s learning from her big compadre, He stands up at the kitchen windowTaps and shouts “hey”, … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Voice: Typing is no problem, just memory exercises and fingers, but voice to text is a whole new entity that takes a lot of consideration to move over to when you’re already into a system of process. This is my thought for today. Voice to Text Consideration … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Visibility: Such a huge list to go through to ensure your website is visible without extra problems like a problem with a favicon and other associated problems that occur. Visibility, Favicon and WordPress There are always solutions to problems And sometimes you need more help than your … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: Prancer is a little black cat who decided to move in with me. I’m her third mummy, her second lives next door to me, she made a clear decision that here is where she wants to be. Her character over time is coming out, she thinks … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Life: Just because you weren’t academically achieving at school does not mean you are a lost cause, it just means that you knew a different destination was waiting for you and with all the twists and turns you would land up there regardless of the paths you … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Sudoku: Just a game, a mental de-stressor or brain exercise? What a debate for me. Sudoku or Wordsearch Well, in December 2025, for the absolute first time in my lifeI decided to do something completely alien to meI had done Wordsearch for years and found them fairly … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Cat: He’s got attitude, thinks he’s in charge, shows affection – painfully Ginger Cat – Herr Ob This flippin’ cat, I know he’s fabulous and is settling down well with me But really, Just got my breakfast of Weetabix and there’s also a cup of tea waiting … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Moving: Circumstances change from week to week. There’s no stopping me when I have decided to move on, we just build on what has been. Moving to WordPress, Building Poetry There are always variations on a theme, even for meBut that doesn’t mean they are wrong, Just … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Backend: A little poem about the wild week I’ve had building ColourMine – backend chaos, frontend sparkle, and a lot of tea. Backend, Frontend – Proud of Me Well, this has been quite a week of trials and tribulations for me Writing lots of poems for ColourMine … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine I was simply Susan Lane, an author discovering her voice. Today I write as Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine – having walked further along the path I invited others to join. ColourMine is a poetic path of discovery & creativity which was originally started in November … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine: A sneaky peek behind the scenes at the quiet work that ensures every poem carries a clear, authentic message – the way it was meant to breathe. ColourMine – Subheadings and Pinterest Introduction Well, in the past few days ColourMine has invite me to play I … Read more
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 WordPress: Experienced in the past but relevant even now, setup problems and solutions arising Setting Up on WordPress There it was staring at meI didn’t know what it actually didSo, left it beI did absolutely everything I could doSetting up pages, adding some newWriting poems night … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Life: My anger is legitimate. It comes from lived experience, not exaggeration. It comes from a failure of care, not imagination. It comes from the fact that someone vulnerable was not protected. I am allowed to hold that anger without apology. Life Relocated Two years on and … 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 Reminisce: A day of memories enjoyed then surpassed by grief, but still available to be relived evermore. Time To Reminisce After Grief I’m still amazed at the things I have learned to do Over several decades And all of it to be in this place Writing poems … 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 Cat: How one poet and three animals synchronised and made their enjoyment visible to the world on their new blogging platform. Mummy Suzy, Cat 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 … 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 Does Colour Affect SEO? Colour: Just a query about the relevance on websites and how it affects decision making for you and me. Colour and Mental Acuity So, does colour affect SEO.Well, I’d say yes but I really don’t know I understand that it is meant to … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Degrees: A quick little poem about me and my journey throughout the years, regardless of degrees. Thermometer on the Shed in Degrees So, lots of learning but not a degree Because formal training always felt wrong for me I always thought it wasn’t what I needed to … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Written by Susan Lane ColourMine: Thoughts of a pen with the ability of transferring sunlight into thoughtful, imaginative, emotional and natural poems, enabling dreams to surface in harmony with the surroundings. The ColourMine Magical Pen It would seem that every time My pen would gleam In the morning sunlight Like … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Beautiful Climbers – Clematis & Lonicera Summer 2025 Beautiful characters entrance everyone within their sphere and this is no exception climbers always have a way of reaching further than you think they can or will. Decisions Beautiful Decisions It’s amazing how long it’s been That I’ve had … 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 Welcome to WordPress WordPress: A chosen platform isn’t necessarily the correct place to be, it might just be a learning place for you to move on to your permanent place of residence. Here is such an adventure. The Move is done I can’t believe I finally made … Read more
Written by Susan Lane, SLCM, Keeper of ColourMine Cat: Family life when you have a cat who thinks he’s a cut above you in the food chain and tries to prove it daily with antics and snobbery which he didn’t learn from me, and he doesn’t realise, although I let him have his illusion he … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Do You Want to Write? Write: From disaster through recovery, and changes to me personally, the feelings have come out through my poetry. I’m hoping that you can see every path has a light that leads you to something brighter if you just give it a chance … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine always has another option but nothing to prove. ColourMine Change of Clothes on Squarespace ColourMine: A change of clothes happens but unknowingly leads the way to a long-awaited change of platform too Snap Decision – Can This Improve Things It would be very nice you see If … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Cat That Crapped on My Settee Cat: This early morning pleasure was not appreciated but is quite often an occurrence that I would prefer to be avoided if possible. Cat Not Tolerated Well, that’s it, never again That flippin’ cat is not ever Being let in … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine More PageSpeed Insights – The Mystery PageSpeed: This poem is a testament to the pros and cons of a drop and drag website that appears so easy but includes unseen diverse integrations which interfere with the normal workings of a minimalist website that you cannot remove or … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Fantasy: A depiction of an idea that takes shape when the mind wanders only to be thwarted by normal everyday life where fantasy meets reality and loses but it isn’t all bad because the compensation is a semi-rural existence. Fantasy or Freedom This is purely imaginary, confirming … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Love: The power game eternal reaching through time and space, and across generations too Eternal Love Across Time This is a sentimental look at loves evaluation over time and space regardless of where or when the actuality occurred, the ending is always the same, unfortunately. Time Means … 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 Logo: Google, Bing and people alike get used to seeing a logo but these are sometimes changed over time to replicate the overall difference of the website as it progresses. Another Idea for a Logo A saunter down the annals of time with a delve into the … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine The Single Bed Bed: A quiet lament on times gone by from usage by the love of her life nearing his end of time to an unwanted ornament following his eventual demise. The Living Room Who keeps a bed In the living room for all to see … 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
