A Non-Fairy Tale (with audio)

Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl. One day, she met an ordinary boy and they fell in love. They lived an ordinary life, doing ordinary things in ordinary ways. It was really quite extraordinary. The end. I’ve pulled this one out of the creative vault from 2020. It has the appropriate amountContinueContinue reading “A Non-Fairy Tale (with audio)”

A Weighted Heart (Rhyming Sestina)

My love can be hard to see, My mind is busy and my heart is tired And I feel crushed under the weight on me, However, will I do what is required To open up my love and set it free? It’s often difficult to feel inspired. Tell me how love is inspired, With theContinueContinue reading “A Weighted Heart (Rhyming Sestina)”

Let it loose

Original image by Yuumei 100 word story Perhaps it’s time to break out of your self-imposed prison. You have spent too long living in darkness and keeping yourself small. You weren’t made for the shadows; you were made to dispel them. You were meant to shine and illuminate the way for others. Feel your innerContinueContinue reading “Let it loose”

Two poets falling

I watched them fall in love—it was beautiful in sweetness and passion.A delight in discovery, Souls united in sight and loneliness.Lost and found within each other.Words dug themselves out of the deep, landing into opened hands.Treasures to behold, the treasure of each other to hold.From morning thoughts of each other to late night yawns fromContinueContinue reading “Two poets falling”

Word dancer

Photo by Fabrício  Lira on Pexels.com You entrance me with your euphonious expressions and fluid transitions. The way you twirl your phrases across the page has me gasping in awe. Both your elegant movements and sharp turns have me completely mesmerised. Every time you place your final step I jump to my feet in standingContinueContinue reading “Word dancer”

Bordeaux Illusion

Photo by Min An on Pexels.com Red wine and French JazzAn elevation of sophistication and wisdomSuddenly I know more of the world than I usually doI am an experienced cosmopolitanI am a quick-witted sageI am an encyclopedia of the ancient worldOh, this glass from Bordeaux mixed with sweet tonesHow you fool meIt is but anContinueContinue reading “Bordeaux Illusion”