Suzanne, stepmom of a daughter and son, has embers of soul smoldering inside her heart that she's recently re-ignited, spurred by the Twilight Saga .jpg)
along with the acting chops (not to mention the sultry glances) of Robert Pattinson and the ability Stephenie Meyer has to tell a story.
Like so many mature women and moms, Suzanne’s life contained the monotony of the daily grind. Her artistic capabilities were put on the back burner to attend to family obligations. Until she was introduced to the Twilight Saga, that is.
“One day my aunt said, ‘You should read Twilight,’ and I asked her, ‘Isn't that a teeny bopper movie about Vampires?’ I read it in 2 days, couldn't put it down, then read through Breaking Dawn in one week. I saw the movie and was mesmerized and awestruck by Rob Pattinson. I realized I wasn't dead inside, and was inspired by Stephenie Meyer and Rob. Then the creativity started to flow again. Stephenie and Rob are my muses and true inspirations.”
Having always wanted to become a song writer, Suzanne has since discovered her voice again and has been re-inspired to paint and write. The picture on the right is her vision of Isle Esme.
“I do want to branch out and be known for my writing, even if it's a poet, or lyric writer,” she says. “I'm a soulful bleeding heart kinda person. I always wanted to be a songwriter.”
Fleeting Nighttime, Never Ending Day
By Suzanne PadgettI seek comfort in the dark
And cool of the night
And I dread the first signs
Of the impending daylightSomething's got to give
In this life no looking back
No regrets on some things
Others yes 'cause I lackI can hide in the darkness
And the pale moonlight
The heavens hang above
Bring the stars into sightI'm making my wishes
As I sit outside
Life's difficult journey
I must remain on this ride
Other poems by Suzanne include Unlikely Superstar, The Singer with the Velvet Voice and Dirty English Boy.
Moms: Do you have a creative outlet? If so, what is it and what inspires you?
Comments
Love the inspiration! With kids and a house to clean and a husband to feed, I hadn't played the piano for a long time until Bella's Lullaby came along. Now I sit down to play through it for a little while everyday. I love how Twilight has "awoken" many of us in different ways!!!
That is so cool Kim that you wrote about Suzanne!! Great article & yay! for Suzanne!
Very interesting and I really enjoyed Suzanne's poem. I didn't know that she also painted! This is something many of us can relate to. Good article!
I absolutely have to agree. I haven't felt this inspired and passionate in a long time (and I'm a meager 27 years old)...so it feels good to have that spark again.
I am 41 years old. Married with two kids. A co worker was reading Twilight and passed it on to me. I absolutely LOVED it. I couldn't wait to read the series. I have to say it did wake up my long forgotten about passion and inspiration.
I also love the Twilight Saga and Rob.I've been married almost 18 years and its always been about my 4 kids and hushand.Three of my kids are disabled and they always came first.When I got into Twilight it made me feel something I had not felt in a while.It made me feel so HAPPY.I read the books everyday to relax me.My hushand is glad that I found something for me and also has no problem with me looking at Rob pics.He says as long as am happy he is happy for me.I'm glad alot of women have found this saga and feel as I do HAPPY.
Wonderful to see other women come out of the woodwork to delight both in the Twilight Saga, and reconnecting with other women of like minds in something beyond kids, which tends to mask our true identities.
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Glad to have you; looking forward to hearing more comments from everyone! As fellow Twilighter, Gigi, would say, Sparkle on, ladies!
I am 42 years old and was passed the Twilight books. It also awakened something in me. I had spent many years being sick and having just come out of that, my mom got sick. So I spent the next two years caring for her. I had lost those feelings that come from finding love until I read the books. Since my mom has recently recovered, I have decided to make this my year and finally get back in the dating game again. It has also sparked my creativity and I have gone back to writing. Not to mention, I am also reading a lot more since I read Twilight. Sure, it may be "teen fluff" to some but to others, it has provided the spark that has led to a much more fulfilling life.
I identify with you, Leah ---
I took piano lessons many, many years ago (I'm 59, if that gives you a clue). I've read the TW series several times, seen the movie even more -- and, because of Bella's Lullaby, I bought a baby grand and am taking lessons again!!! My best friend calls me crazy, and I just don't care! She has my sympathy because I know SHE doesn't GET IT! Woo Hooo --- Go Twilight!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one! I watched the movie and then read all the books. I'm single, 50 years old. I would work and come home to my empty house. I started to feel motivated. I started to diet, take long walks and lost 50lbs. I know this sounds strange (that a book could do that)! I still don't understand it! I lost my 21 year old son in a car accident a few years ago. I lost contact with many friends and all I did was work, sleep and eat. Now I feel like something has inspired me. Thank you Stephanie and the cast of twilight! I hope you know how you have positively affected so many lives. Thank you and god bless all of you.
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