Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels I searched for youamongst familiar letters and phrases– I didn’t recognise a single wordI no longer speak your languageWhat I found was our immaturityappearing in all our misunderstandingsuntil our storyread like abandoned hopeIf I could take us back to all our wrong decisionsI’d try my hardest to convince us to take a different path– If only weContinueContinue reading “Unrecognisable”
Monthly Archives: July 2021
A 10th Letter from Secrets
Well, it’s been some time since I have written one of these and I know I have a lot of new followers, so I’ll explain what is happening right now 😄 “S” over at crimsonposy recently nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Although I appreciate the spirit of the blogging awards, answering questions andContinueContinue reading “A 10th Letter from Secrets”
Tenderness
Original image found here on Pinterest What tenderness is this that I find in your hands? I thought it was found in books and movies fantasies and fiction Yet, the gentleness in your touch and the kindness in your words leaves my soul smiling The way your fingertips brush on my skin helps heal allContinueContinue reading “Tenderness”
Masquerade (Haiku)
Garden masquerade Natural masks on display Swaying in shadows This Haiku is last of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling. Thanks for playing Haiku tag with me Elle, looking forward to reading your last one 😏
Modern Slavery (Published)
Hi lovely reader. My poem Modern Slavery (Senryu Series) has been published on Sad Girls Club Literary Blog. Take a look and click on the little heart if this confronting piece speaks to your inner abolitionist. Fighting against modern slavery is something close to my heart. I don’t often talk about ’causes’ or ‘heavy issues’ContinueContinue reading “Modern Slavery (Published)”
Memories (Haiku)
Chartreuse memories of a childhood holding firm to the tender things This Haiku is three of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling. I’ll post the remaining two next week.
Growth (Haiku)
Life lessons repeat and deeper learning occurs with each new cycle This haiku is two of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling Elle, these are mostly for you 😉
Foreplay (Published)
Full credit to artist Elisa Ang, painting found here My Haiku Foreplay has been published on Freya Pickard’s pureHaiku! Poets were asked to write five Haiku drawing inspiration from Elisa Ang’s beautiful painting called Unfurling. I hope you enjoy my published submission. I was also shortlisted for the feature writer, which is pretty flamin’ encouragingContinueContinue reading “Foreplay (Published)”
Yang
I’m missing my yangWithout you I’m in a tailspinWithout you I’m spiralling d o w n w r d sHalf of my soulContinueContinue reading “Yang”
Secret Thoughts Within 