as you reach for me and I reach for you, through oceans and timezones, we are held and beheld by each other and in these moments when we connect, everything goes still and I find peace… and that peace is you Another poem pulled from the poetry vault from September 2020. I wrote this oneContinueContinue reading “My Peace (with audio)”
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Decay
I do not wish to write of decayor point out the injustices across the earthIt is not my desire to leave you depressed and introspective inspecting society’s mould and your neighbour’s blackened soul I do not wish to call you to revolution or rouse any righteous action You do not need me to educate or awaken you from slumber It’sContinueContinue reading “Decay”
Dear Heart
Image found here on Pinterest Peace, dear heart disconnect from thoughts that stray Put aside your worries and your overthinking way Courage, dear heart you know you will be okay Everything you fear won’t manifest itself today Silence, dear heart find the goodness on display Focus on the light tobanish darkness from the day Sometimes you need to do a little self-coaching to keep your mindContinueContinue reading “Dear Heart”
This Place Is Home (with audio)
Original image found here on Pinterest The smell of the slow-cooking roastlaughter bouncing off the freshly painted walls smile on my face this place is home Carefully thought-out desserts catering to all the dietary needs everyone belongs this place is home Space to spread out and relax feet pounding up (and down) the stairs no need to hush this place is home AContinueContinue reading “This Place Is Home (with audio)”
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)”
The Clock
Image found here on Pinterest The numbers on the clock change again I watched them tick over reminding me that another minute has passed and I’m still awake I observe my staccato thoughts wondering how to quiet this frantic mind My brain talks with my anxiety about possible futures – they’re all what ifs and maybes of things that haven’t happened and I can’t control The numbers on the clock change again theContinueContinue reading “The Clock”
I Heard A Sound
Image sourced here via Pinterest I heard a sound and it reminded me of all the beautiful things in the world in my life Splendour all round – from the tiny forgotten flowers to the giant gumtree dancing with the breeze I am in awe Grandeur all around – in my ears in the airin my heart I heard a sound and my heart lifted IContinueContinue reading “I Heard A Sound”
Coffee and Books
Original image from Pixbay I like to sit in a quiet café at the top of the department store with my coffee, cake and a book Don’t be fooled it’s not quaint or a hidden trendy secretthe lighting is too harsh and I can tell you where the ceiling panels need fixing…But it’s quiet andContinueContinue reading “Coffee and Books”
Rainstorm (Published)
I thought I might share some news with you… my poem Rainstorm has been published in The League of Poets, The Voice of Peace Australian Anthology. This tiny regional publication is part of a larger international poetry and short story competition receiving 8,909 submissions. It’s a bit fun to be included.
Sweet Strangers (with audio)
Original image found here on Reddit Come away with me sweet stranger, No one here is in any danger. Before both of us must depart Won’t you take me into your heart? Connect our souls for a minute or two And I will release my love over you. If you open up then you willContinueContinue reading “Sweet Strangers (with audio)”
Secret Thoughts Within 