SUSAN KIRSCH CREATES
PRAISE POEMS CELEBRATING SIMPLE MOMENTS THAT MAKE LIFE DIVINE
A Small Asterisk, A Big Invitation
In Simply Go*d, the small Asterisk is more than a typographical mark — it’s a gentle pause, a moment of wonder, an opening for whatever the divine means to you. Readers are invited to pronounce the title as God or Good, letting the word land where it feels true. Through brief poems and simple, playful illustrations, the Asterisk becomes a reminder that the sacred often shows up quietly — in a breath, a leaf, a sunrise — waiting to be noticed.
Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Life
Susan Kirsch is a poet, teacher, gardener, and civic activist who finds the extraordinary woven into ordinary daily life. Rooted in a lifelong practice of curiosity, color, and praise, her Simply Go*d series invites readers into moments of mindfulness, wonder, and the quiet presence of the divine—however they name it. With poems sparked by basil leaves, sunrise hush, and the tug of everyday grace, Susan’s work blends playfulness with depth, offering a gentle reminder that beauty, spirit, and goodness are always close at hand.
Upcoming Events
Poetry Party at Seabiscuit Ranch
Seabiscuit was an undersized racehorse that captured the nation’s heart in a legendary match he won by four lengths against heavily favored War Admiral in 1938. His story reminds us of praise poems about the importance of pursuing your dreams against all odds.
Berkeley Library Poetry Reading
Berkeley Residents – Susan is one of the poets coming to the Berkeley South Branch Library as part of Marin Poetry Center’s Traveling Show. Be inspired by praise poems for people who call themselves spiritual, but not religious. Learn what motivates this octagenarian to write and color every weekday.
Hosted Poetry Party
This Simply Go*d House Party celebrates poetry’s ability to reduce stress, instill confidence, and inject reverence and humor into daily life. It also celebrates building community among like-minded people seeking ways to promote justice, peace, and the simply good. Come for the poetry. Stay for the networking, friendship, and fun!
Garden Retreat
Spend a quiet Sunday afternoon in a beautiful garden exploring awe, God, goodness, creativity, and the Divine. Enjoy the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, and others, guided reflection, thoughtful conversation, and shared discovery. Limited to 12 participants.
Bring: Notebook/journal, pens, sunscreen, hat
Sliding Scale: $30 for 30 years and younger, $50-$150 Feeling ageless & prosperous
Discover the Simply Go*d Series
Praise Poems Celebrating the Divine in Daily Life
Praise Poems & Colorings for Everyday Mindfulness
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An Invitation to Pause, Color, & Appreciate
The Simply Go*d series invites readers to notice the extraordinary within the ordinary. Blending mindfulness with creativity, each praise poem grows from a simple practice: beginning the day with a one-page coloring to quiet the inner critic, followed by a one-page reflection of appreciation. Whether celebrating life’s bright moments or steadying oneself through uncertainty, this series offers a gentle, joyful way to reconnect with gratitude, presence, and awe.
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Poet, teacher, gardener, and civic activist. Susan invites readers into a journey of presence and reflection.
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