Susan Payton

Joined January 2025

130 stories

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I love to write in every venue. I am 75 years old and try to make every day count,. I am learning a great deal about poetry on Vocal, and I am glad to be here.

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92 First Avenue. Top Story - December 2025.
I walked slowly to the house that I had grown up in, and I noticed how it had changed in appearance from my childhood. I eyed the three concrete steps that connected to the sidewalk, that went up across the yard to the front porch. I hesitated, I don’t even know why, but it was an end of an era I suppose.
By Susan Payton3 months ago in Fiction
Circle of Fire
Like wilted leaves The cycle continues In a race against time Fall turns into winter Many beginnings Turn into endings
By Susan Payton3 months ago in Poets
Adios - US Penny
The last penny was minted at the Philadelphia mint on November 12, 2025. The last pennies were not meant for circulation. They will be auctioned off in December.
By Susan Payton3 months ago in History
SMILE BOOK
Wow - It is going to be a reality After a mountain of problems and do-overs It's finally going to happen I am finally going to get my book published
By Susan Payton4 months ago in Poets
Mr. Man In The Moon
Mr. Man in the Moon, I am writing to you Are you shining at me in disguise Are you lonesome up there by yourself, there is not a star in sight
By Susan Payton4 months ago in Poets
Rainy Day
I am going to stop entering the contests on Vocal.media. I am convinced that no matter how good my article is, I won't be picked to place.
By Susan Payton4 months ago in Poets
The Man Behind The Badge
You think you know them, but I wouldn't be to sure. I Met This One On The Worst Day Of My Life I mean that literally, and it will be the worst day of my life, until they put me in ashes, and bury me in the cemetery.
By Susan Payton4 months ago in Criminal
For Sale
Market Place You could mean a local famers market, or a flea market, or you could mean Facebook Market Place. Take your pick.
By Susan Payton4 months ago in Poets
The Great Race
Do you know how they say that animals pass over the rainbow bridge when they pass away? Is there a race to pass over the rainbow bridge if you are human?
By Susan Payton4 months ago in Families
The Hackman Syndrome
I chose this picture for this article, first because I like it, and second because it is appropriate for this article. A fast car for a fast syndrome, and I was wondering if I was the only one.
By Susan Payton5 months ago in Poets
The Flickering Light
I know you are with me, watching over me I can feel you around me, in everything I do I wonder if you approve of what I am doing
By Susan Payton5 months ago in Poets
I See You
I See You Hiding The dead babies in your yard I am watching you
By Susan Payton5 months ago in Poets

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92 First Avenue. Top Story - December 2025.

Circle of Fire

Adios - US Penny

SMILE BOOK

Mr. Man In The Moon

Rainy Day

The Man Behind The Badge

For Sale

The Great Race

The Hackman Syndrome

The Flickering Light

I See You

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