This poem is incredibly personal and I ask that you treat it as such. I have another piece called Reconcile, but the poems are not about the same person. I hesitate to publish this piece, as it seems incredibly harsh and judgemental. However, these are truly secret thoughts… I spill them out here for you.Continue reading “Reconcile – 2”
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Not All Christmases Are Merry (with audio)
Not all Christmases are merry some Decembers aren’t very bright If you’re experiencing sorrow or pain be at peace, hear it said, ‘it’s alright’ You don’t have to force cheerfulness it can be sad to look at the lights Some Christmas memories aren’t jolly and it’s not enjoyable to see the sights Perhaps you’re lonely, far from lovers orContinue reading “Not All Christmases Are Merry (with audio)”
Reconcile
Trigger Warning and Personal Note: The following poem is about about Bipolar disorder and some of its impacts. It also touches on childhood trauma and suicide in less obvious ways. This poem is incredibly personal and I ask that you treat it as such. Up until recently, I worked in mental health and understand theContinue reading “Reconcile”
Soups and Forks
She eats her soup and wonders who the people are in front of her They call her mum it makes her uneasy – she doesn’t know who they are She spills her drink down her shirt hating the man she’s been told is her husbandHe wipes her chin as she glares at him – she’s not a child She scratches atContinue reading “Soups and Forks”
Secret Thoughts Within 