Screams within my head Still echo as though empty In a thought filled mind.
Senryu: Screams
Personal Blog: Challenge Accepted
As most of the regular followers (as I understand it, there are some out there, do feel free to say 'Hi' sometime) of Forever Distracted by Life know I have in the last few months been bitten by the poetry bug. Having never really engaged with poetry beyond the mandatory level of academia as presented... Continue Reading →
Zanze: Fearless II
Fearless I walk towards my fate, My destination is unknown. Decisions often made too late, Create actions hard to atone. Fearless I walk towards A decisive moment, Cutting as though with swords, The chance at bestowment. Fearless I walk, Though I should run From those who talk, And hurt someone. Fearless, I will wait. I... Continue Reading →
Personal Blog: 2018 A Quick Reflection
Christmas was hard this year. It hasn’t been easy or wholly enjoyable for some time, but this year was the first Christmas without mum. Life, for the past few months, has felt a little like going through the motions. So it was no surprise that Christmas managed to sneak up on, and then past me... Continue Reading →
Free Verse: Chaos
I feel like Everything is happening All at once. I can’t tell If the chaos Is abnormal, Or if it is just life? Trying to find “The new normal.” Was there ever A ‘normal’ to begin with? Unanswered questions Far surpass, those to which I can answer with any certainty. I seek clarity, Yet am... Continue Reading →
Free Verse: Honourable Intentions
I have very little to say That I haven't already Said before. I cannot think straight. Cannot focus On anything Besides the darkness. I am lost. I am lost. I am looking For something I do not know. I tried to explain Why I hated my job And I couldn't. You see it's not the... Continue Reading →
Free Verse: Letter To Myself (Aged 14)
DS, There are so many things That will challenge you in life, And challenge will push you To learn things You should have never had to know. Sickness, Emotional pain, And death. You know all of these things early, Yet I’m not sure anyone Ever thought To explain them to you Properly. Instead, you take... Continue Reading →
Free Verse: Personal Statement
For twelve years, I have worked continuously As a sessional worker Supporting children And young people With a broad range Of additional support needs. After being elevated To the position of team coordinator I planned and delivered Bespoke events For the young people attending. Promoting socialisation And inclusion As a focus of planned activities. Alongside... Continue Reading →