“Jungles of Flowering Shrubs”

 “Jungles of Flowering Shrubs”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Jungles of flowering shrubs

running wild beneath vast trees

where gateways half crumbled away

as a fine race set up again

overhung with cups and water jugs …

“Adding to a Thread”

 “Adding to a Thread”

in loving memory of Danielle Stopek

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Adding to a thread warp weft and weave 

life’s motifs countermelodies

depth and texture layered arrangements 

contours and shapes sprawling 

riveting labyrinths as seen upon passing …

“That’s My Cue!”

 “That’s My Cue!” for Danielle & Mark Stopek

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

That’s my cue! a recollection a remembrance 

performing a score vouched for tipped off

well informed cross-crossed in a noted orchestra

to rousing applause bassoon and horn …

“The Full Scope”

 “The Full Scope” for Danielle Stopek 

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

The full scope

long and glorious series of portraits

starting off as cover stories

scent strips wish lists 

unscripted short films 

silver slippers gold bling

joyful people sleeping with ease

pleasant dreams …

“Gave It a Go”

 “Gave It a Go” for Danielle Stopek

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Gave it a go over and over and over again 

changing complexions facing pain

amazing grace gaining strength 

gone over the rainbow as a radiant halo…

“Something Extra”

 “Something Extra”

for Danielle Stopek

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Something extra

for good measure 

solidity well being

mystique to the nth degree…

“Brought into Being”

 “Brought into Being”

for Danielle Stopek

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Brought into being renewed beliefs

like words from up on high

portrayed as, “Mother and Child”

alongside, “Father Time” …

“With Considerable Sympathy”

 “With Considerable Sympathy”

for Danielle Stopek

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

With considerable sympathy 

as a part of intimate wisdom 

in paned pictures 

humanized by religious rituals 

looked at a bit differently 

yet with great interest 

concerning a virgin

and child diptych…

“Solace in a Psalm”

 “Solace in a Psalm”

for Danielle Stopek 

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Solace in a psalm

loving arms 

safe harbors of calm

healing balm praise to God …