I like nothing better than escaping into a good book. It's my favourite kind of holiday; taking a break from my own life and delving into someone else's, finding solace between pages.
Category: Creative
Honest Haiku: Eleven
Easter got me thinking about eggs; not just the ones covered in foil (yum) but the ones I have inside me, too.
Having ambition, but not an ambition
"The thing is, I know I want to make something of myself and work hard doing so; but as what, I don’t know. I have ambition, but that ambition is not defined."
Honest Haiku: Ten
This haiku was inspired by an admission I made while chatting to friends recently. Brutal? Maybe. Efficient? Definitely.
Poem | Equals
I've wanted to write a poem focused on the power of womanhood for a while – and what better occasion to spur me on than International Women's Day?
Poem | Atlas
A short-but-sweet poem written especially for World Book Day.
Poem | Each Piece of Me
We are a product of centuries of other people; the physical embodiment of those who came before us. If we changed, we would lose something truly unique and special.
Poem | The Potential
I wanted to write a love poem, but all that would come to me were words about my eternal hope for flirtation and enchantment. So here it is; my gift to you, this Valentine's Day. Be mine?
Poem | Places I’ve Talked
Today is Time to Talk Day – 24-hours put aside to remind us all why mental health should be part of our conversations every day. I've written a personal poem that seems perfect for today. It's my way of talking.
Poem | Daffodil
I sat down to write an epic and hilarious love poem one Sunday afternoon...and came up with this, instead.