Poems by Susan Dane

“My original plan was to get married, live in the suburbs, have three kids, a great husband, and a big dog. And maybe give some after-school piano lessons. But things rarely turn out the way we plan.” —Susan Dane


A Woman Who Can Tell New Sea Song Unsung The Couple Vision Snow
Roses and tea

The Tea Party

by Susan Dane
When the conversations were over,
when it no longer served you to pay attention
as if I mattered—
for I had once so mattered—
We put the fire out,
and you left with less care 
than a stranger
telling a child it is time
to put away the tea party.... Read more
Copyright © 2000 Susan Dane
from GOOD-BYE TO WHITE KNIGHTS
   and other moving vehicles—I. Gone the Clear Blue
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