Trigger Warning: sexual violence Are there any safe places out there? Women don’t feel safe walking at nightLast week, a woman was raped three times and almost drowned during the morning light Are there any safe men out there? The victims of Epstein and churches scream on the streets Their abusers, where are they?O, protected by the otherContinueContinue reading “Safety”
Tag Archives: Words
She Lives In Colour
She lives in colour and without realising it she paints his dayswith splashes of emotion His grey heart admires every shade and he smiles when he thinks of her colouring his life with joy
3 am Thoughts (Her)
By Lauren Wilmshurst Her 3 am thoughts are filled with depression and desireShe twists in a downward spiral then floats on dreams of lustful adventure Once a year she tells him all about it Once a year he indulges her imagination It’s good for her not to be closed off and for him to see her potential She’llContinueContinue reading “3 am Thoughts (Her) “
Sipping
She writes as though she’s drunk stumbling around on high heelscigarette in one hand mouth ready for a kiss I’d kiss her if she wanted but she’s never noticed mesitting here sipping onher intoxicating words
3 am Thoughts (Him)
His 3 am thoughts are unrestrained – All his fantasies come within reach and his bravery expands He dreams of a different life – her soft breathing on his shoulder and his fingers brushing her hair Once a year he allows himself to tell her that he loves her Once a year she indulges him –It’s good for them to haveContinueContinue reading “3 am Thoughts (Him)”
My Peace (with audio)
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)”
Fatigue Snarls
Here I am againstaring at a blank page fatigue leaning over my shoulder ready to snatch the words from my tired fingers What words will I not write today?What emotions will I abandon to the ether? Every artist struggles as we balance creativity with capacity and I find myself lamenting over all the words I have not writtenallContinueContinue reading “Fatigue Snarls”
Connected
He likes to look me in the eyes when he goes down on mebecause he says he want toconnect with my soul It makes me uncomfortable I’m not even connected with myselfso how can it let someone else in?
Small Comforts (with audio)
Sound effects credit to florianreichelt These small comforts bring peace into my days These silent hours rejuvenate my soul The light from the window the feel of the blanket a flicker of candlelight hot tea in a mug These small comforts engage my mind allowing me to dream of higher things A framed view the feel of a book the trees dancing outside warm winter socks onContinueContinue reading “Small Comforts (with audio)”
Allergies
I’m sorry, but I’m actually allergic to arrogant assholes. Originally published 12 May 2020. You can find the full A-Z of Alliteration Insults in my book, All Our Secrets. Believe me, it’ll make you smirk.
Secret Thoughts Within 