Author Archives: Susie j Folmer

The Gundestrup Cauldron

Susie J Folmer, 27 July 2019 In 1891 a precious silver cauldron appeared during peat-digging in the bog Rævemosen, near Gundestrup in Himmerland, beyond the northern edge of the Celtic regions. The vessel had been deposited in the bog perhaps an immensely valuable sacrifice to the powers above. Before this occurred the cauldron had beenContinue reading “The Gundestrup Cauldron”

Luminous Warrior

Raging within the cavern of our soul, paradoxical patterns battle as yearning is mixed with aloneness; fear of being loved tries to overwhelm not ever having experienced true love; doubt engulfs surety; and self-loathing takes onself-acceptance. You will rise! You must rise! You were born to be a warrior! A luminous warrior! To be aContinue reading “Luminous Warrior”

The Vulgarity of Vendettas

Susie J Folmer, 12th August 2023 Vendettas are destructive in every way and on every level. Sadly, it is a personality trait that is common among those with narcissistic personality disorders and more common than we might think. I felt it was prudent timing to dedicate some writing to exploring vendettas after witnessing, and experiencingContinue reading “The Vulgarity of Vendettas”

Tall Poppy Syndrome

Susie J Folmer, 10 July, 2023 Tall Poppy Syndrome happens globally while originally recognised in Australia and New Zealand. Tall poppy syndrome is a societal attitude and phenomenon occurring when people are attacked, resented, disliked, excluded, cut down or criticised for their success and merit. Rather than celebrating the achievements of someone for their achievementsContinue reading “Tall Poppy Syndrome”

Poem XVII

By WH Auden This lunar beautyHas no historyIs complete and early;If beauty laterBear any featureIt had a loverAnd is another. This like a dreamKeeps other timeAnd daytime isThe loss of this;For time is inchesAnd the heart’s changesWhere ghost has hauntedLost and wanted. But this was neverA ghost’s endeavourNor finished this,Was ghost at ease;And till itContinue reading “Poem XVII”

Cycles, seasons, reasons

Change is part of the essence of cyclical living. When we attune ourselves to the cycles within and we naturally start to see that we are of this Earth, the natural world. Connectedness to nature flows into our connectedness to each other. The beat of a drum in tune with the beats of raindrops. TheContinue reading “Cycles, seasons, reasons”

Identity

Daughter of the Universe, why do you settle for such scraps? Can you not see you are sacred, you are woven from stars, and ancient mystery, etched with soul deep longing; do you really think your heart would ever be satisfied by anything less? When did you start to be content and settle for soContinue reading “Identity”