Susan Hoffman

Poetry

Poetry gives ordinary moments, quiet thoughts, and strong emotions a voice beyond everyday language. Each poem on this page is written to capture a feeling, memory, question, or observation in a meaningful way. Some are inspired by personal experiences and events, while others come from imagination or simple reflections on life. Every piece is an attempt to pause, notice, and express what might otherwise remain unspoken. I hope these poems create a moment of connection, encourage reflection, and leave you with something to feel or think about.

Dream Poetry

I had a dream, which did not seem a dream, more like a vague reminiscence. Beyond the shadows of the darkened room stood the man of my dream. I knew him. He had charmed me once, long ago. Half awake, with perishing memories, I strain to see his face, to find a clue in his expression to the enigma of past happiness. But the visage is elusive and the figure is foggy. He cannot give shape to my reminiscence nor can he re-ignite that spark of love yearning to fulfill itself. The enigmatic truth perhaps, is in the yearning itself.