My Poetry Journey

By Catherine Susla

An anthology of poetry from the observations and experiences of Catherine Susla.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Aug 22, 2016
• ISBN: 9781365345975

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My Poetry Journey

My Poetry Journey

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First Published 2016: First edition

Set in 14pt Times New Roman

© 2016 by Catherine Susla

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means without the prior permission of the copyright holder, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review to be printed in a newspaper, magazine or journal

ISBN: 978-1-365-34597-5

Dedication

I dedicate this book of poetry to my brother, Jon,

who is always unconditionally supportive and a source of inspiration to me. Thank you Jon for being you!

Love, Cath

Foreword

I take pride in introducing to you an already published poetess whom I am most pleased to call friend!

It is indeed an honor to give all readers an insight to Cath Susla's warm and caring personality, her vigilant demeanour, and open heart approach to all that meet her.

Having been friends for quite a few years and having also been on several poetry sites together, Cath and I have become close friends.  The latest and current site; being our poetsforintegrity.org Site, which is family oriented, with Cath not only being a highly respected member, but also a very faithful and inspiring influence! Cath is the type of person that one would definitely enjoy having for a friend, while knowing that professionalism and courtesy are  her strongest personal suits. Having read and owning Cath's first published book Dreams Come True, gives one insight into her lovely personality and inspiring spirit! A book which I turn to often for the sheer pleasure of experiencing Cath's thoughts and emotions.

It would be easy to spend a few hours defining all that Cath represents, but better that you the reader, have the chance to experience her yourself in the pleasure of her own words and emotions. I know you will enjoy her poetry and also become inspired!

Brigetta A. Malenski. (Director of Member Relations at poetsforintegrity.org)

Introduction

I was born in Meriden, CT in May 1961 where I lived until getting married when I moved to Central New Jersey. I received my BA degree in Fine Arts. Art has always been part of me as I've been drawing, sketching most of my life having taken private lessons in art. I also enjoy taking pictures and walks. I did continue my art for a long time but today writing poetry is where my interest and passion lies. I've worked in manufacturing, as a substitute teacher as well as numerous other jobs throughout my life but found my enjoyment in house cleaning which is what I do today when I'm not writing poetry. I found the love of words and writing at an early age having started in letters and notes then stories and now exclusively poetry. I joined a few poetry sites but for many years have stayed with one called Poets For Integrity where another poetry friend had found so introduced me to it which is where I've remained since and grateful too.

There on the site I read other's poems, review and submit my own for review which I find very rewarding having improved over time. I have been writing all my life getting much satisfaction from it. Reading others writing has influenced my writing. One poet who inspired me was Maya Angelou who I really related to and still enjoy reading when time allows. In Art it was Escher who greatly influenced me always intrigued by his works of art.

I have many poems published in anthologies and had my first book of poetry published, Dreams Come True in 2008, which, for me, was a dream come true as that is what I had wanted to do

all of my life, never thinking that it would really happen. I began writing a long time ago. When it began I do know it started for me in the third grade which is when I felt the impact. I still remember it in fact.It meant more than just words as I started to write inspiration did ignite letters formed with depth, it became part of me like every