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 Query: I’ve got a query, as you do. Query of all the authors and poets too Just wondering how you manage to get throughAll of your Website uploading and mastery cluesWhen you’re also creating all of your delicious poetryI must admit, I’m struggling hereI got breakfast sortedOnly … Read more
Written by Susan Lane ColourMine Discovery and Creativity that is Open to Everyone As the creator of ColourMine, a website for poetry I’m an ordinary person – an author who writes poemsI write them in a free way, you can too, just wait and seeConsider all the things you have done or seenOr even the … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Rescue: A story about a new companion for an existing pet. They clicked straight away and spent a lifetime enjoying quiet companionship. I was advertised in the local free newspaper As a rescue by a charityPro Dogs Direct were trying to find a home for meI came … 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 ColourMine, aka Mother Nature to me, is my view of everything I see, whether good or bad. I’m giving my own living experience in my own words as played out each day, week, month and year in every poem that I write. I hope you enjoy what … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine This is strong tear ducts and a box of tissues are needed past this point time. My Favourite Granddaughter (Trinity always very quickly replied with a huge smile, GRANDCHILD.) This poem is written in memory of Trinity, aged 23, whose life ended by suicide. I was the … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine My: A love that is lost before it has had the chance to bloom never dies and still forges ahead into the depths of time everlasting. A Reflection on my loss and the passage of time. My Handsome Stranger My love for you is fathoms deepUnfortunately, we … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Pen: A light-hearted look at a useable object that I handle every day that brings sass of all kinds to every poem that I write. Whether inside or out, the sentiment is the same – AssTea is the pen and is totally to blame. And Tea is … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Dog: A wander through daylight and nocturnal habits with my trusty companion, whom having had a tough start in life now enjoys the life of riley, everyday and proves to me all the time that she is the one giving the orders. Incredibly Lucky Me I’m so … 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
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine Tongue-in-Cheek Review of Jeremy Clarkson: From Car Reviewer to Mucky Doer Jeremy: A look at a celebrity who changed careers later in life unexpectedly and made a lasting impression in both fields, pun intended. From Top Gear Still in the news, Jeremy Clarkson, I seeBut you’ve moved … Read more
Written by Susan Lane SLCM Keeper of ColourMine ColourMine: From Squarespace to WordPress and everything in between, this is a journey that has been long awaited with the familiarity of a long-lost friend, ready to build on previously shaky ground with alacrity and enjoyment. Hello World & Welcome to ColourMine & Susan Lane SLCM ColourMine’s … Read more
