Poems Archives - Sue Ellson

Writers Victoria Open Mic Night Castlemaine Library

Poems, Poems Performed Live, Poems Shared, Presentations / July 31, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Writers Victoria Open Mic Night Castlemaine Library Topic: Writers Victoria Open Mic Night Castlemaine LibraryDate: Friday 31 July 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm AEST UTC+10Organisation: Writers VictoriaVenue: Castlemaine Library, 212 Barker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450Tickets: $0 included light refreshments and opportunity to buy raffle tickets to support Writers Victoria with prizes donated by local enterprisesBookings: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1431https://cityofliterature.com.au/explore/education/writers-victoria-x-castlemaine-library-open-mic-nightDescription: Writers Victoria

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Busybird Publishing Open Mic Night #121 Story and Never Enough Poem

Poems, Poems Performed Live, Poems Shared, Presentations, Writing / June 23, 2026 / Busybird Publishing Open Mic Night, Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Busybird Publishing Open Mic Night #121 Sue Ellson Story and Never Enough Poem

Busybird Publishing Open Mic Night #121 Story and Never Enough Poem By Sue Ellson On Wednesday 17 June 2026, I attended the Busybird Publishing Open Mic Night #121 (my seventh appearance) and shared a short story about my recent poetry writing getaway to Warragul and read out my poem ‘Never Enough‘ I started with a thank

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Never Enough Poem

Inspiration, Observations, Poems, Truly Be / June 14, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Never Enough Poem By Sue Ellson You strive to collect Your favourite stuff But when you have it Do you say enough? You increase your wealth In any way possible But if you lose your health Was it worth the trouble? You plot and schemeTo receive applauseBut how do you copeBehind silent doors?

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Woman of a Certain Age Poem

Inspiration, Observations, Poems, Truly Be / May 16, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Woman of a Certain Age Poem By Sue Ellson I’ve reached an age Where I just don’t care I’ve finally realised Life isn’t fair As a womanOf a certain ageI am so much moreThan my increasing rage The fury I feelKnows no boundsI’ve fought the fightOf so many rounds I’ve had enoughOf

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Love Your Sister Poem

Inspiration, Observations, Poems / April 14, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Love Your Sister Poem By Sue Ellson Love your sister That special soul The one who’s heart You can always hold Love your sister In her darkest hour For it is her light No illness can devour Love your sisterAnd your shared familyThe bond you shareIs true humanity Love your sisterLet her

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Psychological Health Poem

Commissioned Poem, Inspiration, Observations, Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / March 1, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Psychological Health Poem By Sue Ellson Busy, busy, busy Fast, fast, fast So much happening But still I gasp I try to manage I try to ask But who can I trust Where do I start I live with shameGuilt and disappointmentI’ve tried beforeTo seek my ointment For the gaping woundsFrom all

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Discipline Poem

Inspiration, Observations, Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / February 13, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Discipline Poem By Sue Ellson I could do with some improvement To keep my focus tight I’m guessing discipline would be good To keep my focus right For if I have some goalsThat I would like to achieveI’ll need to change my habitsInto tasks I do complete I can’t wait for motivationPassion

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Wishing Poem

Inspiration, Observations, Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / February 10, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Wishing Poem By Sue Ellson I decided that I Would like something better So I grabbed pen and paper And wrote myself a letter Dearest UniverseI’d like this and thatI wrote in great detailAll matter of fact It didn’t seem unreasonableI felt it was what I deservedFor I had been working hardAnd

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Bushfires Poem

Grief and Loss, Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / January 11, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Bushfires Poem By Sue Ellson Living in the country Has risks and rewards Bushfires are feared As nature’s wars The heat, the flamesThe howling windsThe smoke, the embersDestroying all things As everyone gathersTo fight the blazeVolunteers and leadersMake sense of the maze They push beyondAny normal limitThey do their bestEach and

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Ambiguous Loss Poem

Grief and Loss, Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / January 5, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Ambiguous Loss Poem By Sue Ellson Why do I feel As if you have died When I know for a fact You are still alive The open loopInside my brainCannot computeWhy life has changed I know you are aliveBut you are not hereI miss the pastOf having you near I cling

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Self Respect Poem

Inspiration, Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections / January 2, 2026 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Self Respect Poem By Sue Ellson Eventually, the day comes Eventually, you realise Eventually, you can’t ignore All of those little lies The ones you told yourselfTo explain someone’s actionsThe ones you told othersTo ease their frustrated reactions You look at what you have doneIn the hope that things would changeYou finally

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Missing Poem

Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / December 30, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Missing Poem By Sue Ellson I find myself missing What I had before I look for the blessing But my heart is so sore It longs for the pastThe moments of memoryIt languishes with lossAnd replays my sad story It seeks to replaceMy fervent heart’s desireBut somehow I must waitOn the path

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Tragedy Poem

Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / December 15, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Tragedy Poem By Sue Ellson When a tragedy occurs We must face our reaction To process our loss and fearWith a plausible explanation To understand the howTo exist with the whyTo find a new normalWhen we have to say goodbye To make a new commitmentTo justify the painTo be of good graceTo

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Kindfulness Poem

Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / November 28, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Kindfulness Poem By Sue Ellson How full is My kindfulness cup Is it half emptyOr do I feel washed up What would it takeTo look at life differentlyTo be friendly and forgivingAnd to think more gently Could I be more awareAccepting and lovingAnd cease the madnessOf constantly judging Is it possibleTo

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Yearning Poem

Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / October 24, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Yearning Poem By Sue Ellson A subtle vibe A gentle wish A craving now An empty dish A yearning forSomething nowI can’t waitPlease, somehow Why do we longFor what is missingAnd forgetThe joy of wishing Let the pauseBefore manifestationTruly beOur divine inspiration To see anewOur heart’s inclinationA guided giftFor joyful

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Baggage Poem

Leadership, Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / September 14, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Baggage Poem By Sue Ellson On the journey of life I’ve collected experiences Some good, some bad With lots of differences Some are buriedDeep withinOthers make me smileA happy grin Some are unknownAll tucked awayThen suddenly burstAnd cause affray Some are heavyAnd a constant burdenTiring me alwaysAs they stay unspoken

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Accumulated Grief Poem

Grief and Loss, Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / August 21, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Accumulated Grief Poem By Sue Ellson Another grief Another time Covering my heart With murky grime Each little lossBruises my soulEach little lamentTakes its toll Over the yearsI have overcomeThen one dayI came undone The constant griefThe lingering painThe hurt I feelAll comes again Why me, why nowWhat did I

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Death Poem

Grief and Loss, Poems, Psychology Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / August 11, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Death Poem By Sue Ellson In death we forget What has passed We have a chance To see what’s vast To look beyondOur petty complaintsTo live anewWithout restraints To let bygones be bygonesTo let past challenges goTo let kindness inAnd return to flow For in this transitionWe reflect and mournOur brain

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Junkyard Beats Poem

Inspiration, Music, Poems / July 19, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Junkyard Beats Poem By Sue Ellson Let me refuse With grace and ease Let me reduce And shrink my needs Let me reuseAll that I canLet me repurposeAnd use it again Let me recycleWith constant gleeLet me rememberWhat is for free I will make doAnd be resourcefulLife is for livingAnd being

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Effortless Poem

Inspiration, Poems, Reflections, Truly Be / July 8, 2025 / Sue Ellson, Sue Ellson Poem

Effortless Poem By Sue Ellson Oh to have A life that is effortless A joyful journey Without all the stress But I am busyAnd have so much to doSo I push myself harderTo keep up with the new I focus on factsResults and outcomesBut I lose myselfBy chasing breadcrumbs If I

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Yvonne Junor

Sue ran an excellent session for the ‘Camberwell Catch-Up’ lovely people, networking and an opportunity to learn 🌈

Richard Serpell

Sue organised a really good meeting. There were many in attendance. It was a great opportunity to meet new potential business partners.

C M

I attended a recent LinkedIn session with Sue. Sue effortlessly shares her wealth of expertise and top tips. The session was very informative, collaborative and also provided a good opportunity to network. I would recommend Sue for any individual or organisation that wants to understand how to get the most out of LinkedIn.

Glynn Nicholas

A very, casual, friendly and most-importatnly helpful event. Well worth it! Many thanks, Glynn

Phil Padgett

Great insight into all the powerful features that LinkedIn offers 👏 Thanks Sue - You provided a very clear and 'human' session! 🙌🏻

Tanya Crossman

Sue doesn't just tell you what matters on LinkedIn, she tells you HOW to do it. Her tips are well explained and easy to follow, her guidance is offered with genuine care, and she is generous with her time and attention.

Rach Murray

I found the webinar engaging and gained nuggets of valuable advice. Good excel resources provided too. Thanks Sue!

Tracee Spiby

Excellent!! well worth it , I now have so much to do!!

Robyn Black

Sue Ellson's content is up-to-date, informative and interesting, and invites audience participation and questions. As always, well-paced and delivers a great depth and breadth of infirmation.

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