Escaping – Senryu

The following was written in response to Tale Weaver #270 – Escape.     Each night I look forward to bedtime. Snuggling up under the covers makes me feel safe and secure. Safe for at least five or six hours depending on how tired I am. This is when I get to put all my

We Shall Win – Haiku

The following haiku-style poem was written in response to Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #300 Grit&Quit   Don’t give up don’t quit Combativeness to the end Show tenacity   © Susan Zutautas 2002

The Unknown – Deep

The following acrostic poem was written in response to Linda’s prompt for #SoCS   DEEP Deathly afraid Everlasting fear Eventually will pass Positive thinking will    help

Give Me Space

Written in response to 2020 April PAD Challenge: Day 2 over at Writers Digest. The prompt word is Space.   Don’t stand close to me Please back up and give me space Six feet is needed © Susan Zutautas 2020

Meg Takes Charge – Flash Fiction

The following flash fiction was written in response to a challenge over at Carrot Ranch.  In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story in which a character takes charge. Who is this character, and what situation calls for their action? It can be playful or serious, fantastical, or realistic. Go where the prompt leads!

Darkness – Haiku

  Darkness We’re all in the dark Stay strong and stay positive We will overcome   © Susan Zutautas 2020    

Thank You For All That You Do

  To all the medical professionals, firefighters, police,  grocery store people, restaurants providing take-out, truckers, farmers, and all the people staying at home to help in the spreading of this terrible pandemic I want to say thank you for all that you do. What would we do without you I cannot imagine that You go