We are currently living in a world where violence against women is rife. And sometimes that violence has the ability to break a fragile heart or destroy a strong spirit. So I wrote this poem in the hopes of inspiring any woman who is currently feeling helpless, not herself, or simply, not enough. This isContinue reading “BRAVE”
MOTHER
Everything that she is, everything that she has been, and everything that she will always be, I will always remain so incredibly thankful for. She’s fierce and fearless,She is strong,She’s always there,To right the wrongs.Dearest mother,I never knew,Just where I’d be,Without you. She’s the heart,She’s the link,Pullin’ you back,From the brink. She’s always close,She’s alwaysContinue reading “MOTHER”
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
It’s feelin’ a little dark now,And it’s hard to define,So that’s when it’s time to,Let your light shine. It’s suffocating,And the walls are closing in,The pressure’s mountin’,And the light is dim. It’s ruthless and relentless,And oppressive too,But you know you’ll find,The strength within you. To defy the darkness,Though it’s hard to define,But you’ll rise toContinue reading “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE”
RUNNER, RUNNER
My late father nicknamed our childhood dog Dougie, Runner. And then it evolved into Shnooga, and our next dog was named Shnooga too. Dad was one of those people who would always come up with a completely creative and unique nickname for people, family and animals. Everybody in our family has a nickname he thoughtContinue reading “RUNNER, RUNNER”
BEAUTY BENEATH
A poem dedicated to my lifelong best friend, who is more than just a friend to me. She is my family, and truly one of the most amazing women I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Through thick and thin, she has steadfastlyContinue reading “BEAUTY BENEATH”
MOLD
TRIGGER WARNING. You might not understand why I’ve included a trigger warning but most writers are encouraged to do so these days when writing confronting material. This poem is probably the darkest I have ever written. It contains some elements that may be upsetting to read. I had planned never to post it to myContinue reading “MOLD”
THE VOID
It seems I’m always searchin’,And desperately dodging things I wanna avoid,All in vain,To fill the void. It’s always just slightly outta reach,The thing to make me whole,I’m scattered and striving,To soothe the ache in my soul. What is it you ask?The thing that I need the most?It drifts in the haziness,Lurking like a ghost. SoContinue reading “THE VOID”
MR TELEPHONE MAN
I wanted to reach out,So I picked up the phone,But they musta cut it off,‘Cause there wasn’t a tone.There’s no use,In cryin’ today,‘Cause I got no one to ring,Anyway. Mr Telephone Man,You’ve left me with no line,Mr Telephone Man,I’m outta time.Mr Telephone Man,Can’t ya plug me back in?Mr Telephone Man,My blood’s runnin’ thin. I startedContinue reading “MR TELEPHONE MAN”
THE PLAY THE VICTIM SONG
I’m prone to the mantra,What if it goes wrong,Ain’t it a pity party,It’s time to sing the, “play the victim” song. Poor, poor, me,Nothin’ ever goes right,Please feel sorry for me!Please help me see the light.But I’m gonna pull a Taylor Swift,And take the piss outta my situation,I’ll write my rhymes,And that way, there’ll beContinue reading “THE PLAY THE VICTIM SONG”
CAN I BORROW A SMILE
Kirk Van Houten feels… So I’ve come to ask ya sugar, can I borrow your smile? I’ve lost a little something,And it’s been gone for a while,So I’ve come to ask ya sugar,Can I borrow your smile? Sick of my damn frown,And the dreaded frown lines,I’m ageing baby,I’m on the decline.I’m stretchin’ those lips,And puttingContinue reading “CAN I BORROW A SMILE”
VILLAIN
She’s the villain, in this dark fairytale… She’s not hiding from a wolf,In her little red hood,She’s the one you should be afraid of,But she’s so bad, she makes it look good.She’ll destroy you,Dominate you,Make you her slave,She’s cool and calm and in control,And she’ll find any excuse to misbehave. She’s the villain,In this darkContinue reading “VILLAIN”
COOL GIRL
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is one of my all-time favourite books and the film adaptation is also one of my favourite movies. The ‘cool girl’ monologue in both the book and movie has always really fascinated me, so about a month or so ago I felt inspired to write this poem. Because I’m not a ‘cool girl’. I’m feisty, I speak my mind, and I refuse to be anybody else but me.
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