Haiku – Secret Thoughts Within

Violence (Haiku)

Fear floods my senses violent sounds and smells ofevening flatulence 🤣🤣🤣

Cry (Haiku)

A loud cry rings outechoing around the roomthe sound of lovers

Flawless appearance Idolised by so many So full of botox Perfect smile and eyes Skin always smooth and youthful Frequent injections These two Haiku are a social commentary on the way we idolise perfection and pretend it’s normal. I become frustrated when articles/posts/tweets etc say a celebrity ‘hasn’t aged’ or ‘looks younger than ever’. CanContinue reading “Perfection 1 & 2 (Haiku)”

Words (Haiku)

Sometimes your sweet words find their way into my heart and refuse to leave I feel it’s been an age since I published a Haiku!

Investments (Haiku)

Worthy investments are rarely made with money but with precious time

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 😏

Patiently (Haiku)

Patiently waiting for the right time to unleash and dance with the breeze This Haiku is four of five that were created for a submission with pureHaiku called Unfurling.

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’Continue 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 😉