Tiny Stitches

Image found here on Pinterest Can I stitch them up – all the wounds of the world with a smile, a song and a steady hand? Positivity makes me foolish enough to believe my tiny soul has influence   and anything’s possible As optimism blooms in my heart I imagine hurts healing under the miracle-infused fingers of individuals I will tryContinueContinue reading “Tiny Stitches”

What To Say

Image found here on Pinterest As I watch your world shattermine does too into a complex mix of compassionand putting myself in your shoes            I’m glad it’s not me            but I don’t want it to be you What can I saythat could possibly take the pain away?There are no wordsand there’s no need             Words can’t heal a broken heart             and mourningContinueContinue reading “What To Say”

Away from the World (from 1999)

I know… it’s not black and white. Pic found here on Pinterest I close my eyes and shut out the earth, Away from all its panic and worth. I take a moment from its hurry, And know I do not have to worry. I look for my emotions, find where they are, My heart it flies so high, soContinueContinue reading “Away from the World (from 1999)”

Untitled Poem (from 1999)

I’ve been writing poetry since I was a kid. Most of them are terrible, however I thought I’d share a few I recently stumbled across from my teens. I’ve refrained from making edits to honour my younger self and how she expressed her thoughts all those years ago. Image found here on Pinterest Everything youContinueContinue reading “Untitled Poem (from 1999)”

Smile Through The Cracks (with audio)

Image found here This will not be what you’re expecting… Do everything effortlessly Cook with perfection Have a stunning house Have perfect hair Be a #girlboss Be a mother Be everyone’s best friend Be at every social event Be successful Be fashion forward Be a sex goddess Be pure Be. Everything. To. Everyone Don’t complain Don’t stand up for yourself Don’t rock the boat Don’t have emotionsContinueContinue reading “Smile Through The Cracks (with audio)”

Mirage (with audio)

Original image found here Lost in a wilderness of loneliness found in sandstorm of desire I reached out and you gripped my hand tight You were the answer I was the answer We were the answer to making it through the night We journeyed through passion-filled evenings until we learnt an orgasmwasn’t enough to dull the pain Weren’t you theContinueContinue reading “Mirage (with audio)”

Kissing In Doorways

Image found here on Pinterest Let’s kiss in doorways rendezvous in closets give Aphrodite a reason to be jealous Let’s indulge in secret pleasures powerful wordless exchanges enough to make Casanova envious For this overwhelming desire our unquenchable need for another we need to make the most of every opportunity Come away from the crowd meet me down the hall            let’s kiss

O, Awaken My Soul, Here Comes Spring (Villanelle with audio)

Full colour image found here on Pinterest O, awaken my soul, here comes Spring There are so many treasures to be found What joys and delights this season will bring Winters cold grip is softening The changes can be felt all around O, awaken my soul, here comes Spring I feel my heart stirring and being to ring With everyContinueContinue reading “O, Awaken My Soul, Here Comes Spring (Villanelle with audio)”