lightningmcmom72’s Substack

In June, a feast

All photos were taken by me in the Laurel Hill State Park where our family vacations every year.

Aug 29 • 

Susanna Musser

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June 2025

Instructions for having a soul

There is a place not far from my home, a miniature stage, where one can sing and dance and recite poetry without being perceived by anything but wild…

Jun 28 • 

Susanna Musser

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We get to choose

This is a granddaddy dandelion after a heavy rain:

Jun 12 • 

Susanna Musser

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Friday, June 6

At 7:08 am

Jun 6 • 

Susanna Musser

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May 2025

Mix of clouds and sun

What happens when I stop looking for words to explain things in a way I hope others will understand and instead find words for what's inside of me?

May 20 • 

Susanna Musser

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April 2025

Where do you feel love in your life today?

Go ahead, push your luck

Apr 30 • 

Susanna Musser

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Second wild forage of the new year:

A chatty chat

Apr 19 • 

Susanna Musser

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Tree breath

Do you know the tantric practice of exchanging breath?

Apr 15 • 

Susanna Musser

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Heart of a runner

(Written late winter, 2021)

Apr 10 • 

Susanna Musser

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First wild forage of 2025!

Behold, a partially eaten dryad's saddle, also known as pheasant back.

Apr 7 • 

Susanna Musser

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March 2025

I Will Not Wear My Glasses on a Cord Around My Neck

I may have woken up today in some old woman’s skin; My stretch marks now have stretch marks, and my hands look like my mom’s.

Mar 26 • 

Susanna Musser

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The unfurling

Hey you, poised in your misty room, safe and grey—

Mar 20 • 

Susanna Musser

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