Susie j Folmer

The Lady of The Lake

The Lady of the Lake is a narrative poem written by Sir Walter Scott. It was first published in 1810. Set in the Trossachs region of Scotland, it is composed of six cantos, each of which concerns the action of a single day. Scott began writing The Lady of the Lake in August 1809 whileContinue reading “The Lady of The Lake”

Peace and Trust

Peace and trust connect with the spirit’s sense of sanctuary. The soul seeks sanctuary to feel free to grow. Our connectedness to the natural world and the cycles a necessity to thrive. Ripples of change, tides of times are reflected in our choices in life. Change comes to challenge and to comfort, to teach andContinue reading “Peace and Trust”

In Search of Knowledge and Wisdom – A Theme in Old Norse Culture

Susie J Folmer, March 2023 In Old Norse literature a philosophical pattern emerges around the attainment of knowledge and wisdom. This dominant theme in Old Norse literature underpins the cultural philosophy of life and the values and beliefs of society. Under the layered and complex kennings, metaphors, and parables the theme of attainment of knowledgeContinue reading “In Search of Knowledge and Wisdom – A Theme in Old Norse Culture”

The Unloved Soul

Tender, are the lips not kissed She shies away, yet not for modesty, Her fears are scars which run so deep. It leaves her in a fearful grip. The battle, she fights on. Hope the only food she needs. It fills her with relief. Her broken heart still brims with love. When she gives herselfContinue reading “The Unloved Soul”

Just Enough

We can be courageous when we stand on solid ground – when we know who our friends are – when we know what we should do – when we are able to say this is who I am this is what I cherish this is what I take back in exchange. Sometimes we can chooseContinue reading “Just Enough”

Runes on Parchment

Changing Times ~ A Short Story I looked back across the pathway that seemed my only route of escape. An open, sodden field. It was not going to be easy to be unseen traversing it. Drawing a deep breath, I ran like the wind was carrying me. My feet were gliding across green moss andContinue reading “Runes on Parchment”

Turmoil and Clichés

All the clichés about life lessons come from well-meaning folks. Yet when you are in turmoil rarely can those clichés alleviate any part of the turmoil. Nothing much can. It is after the crisis, when the dust settles, and we absorb the lessons that the cliché makes perfect sense. Turmoil might be outside of ourContinue reading “Turmoil and Clichés”

The Raven

BY EDGAR ALLAN POE Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamberContinue reading “The Raven”

Dewdrops and Teardrops

Like dew drops falling from trees without her will tear drops spilled. With pen in hand, her sword sheathed, she drew and breath and screamed, “NO MORE!” Her mind swimming in fear, yet she stood her ground. Was she able to maintain this level of strength against forces unseen? She remembered words of her elders,Continue reading “Dewdrops and Teardrops”

Love and sunshine

If love could be counted Like a measure of time Perhaps we could learn it Like a verse of a rhyme But love is like sunshine It comes and then goes Blossoming forth As a dew laden rose For love and sunshine In life are combined Both are wonderful jewels Whose worth is never defined.Continue reading “Love and sunshine”