Today is the autumn equinox (it falls between the 21st to 23rd of September every year, actual date depending on the year), so I felt an autumnal poem was in need. I know I’ve written a few poems about the season, but I really liked how easy this was to write. … More Poem of the Week: Autumn Equinox
I actually started writing this poem last week, but because I had company for a few days, the weekly poem took a hiatus for a week. I’m sorry about that. But I’m back now, and this week’s poem is sort of still in line with what I felt last week. That summer is ending, and Autumn is beginning. … More Poem of the Week: Season’s Turn
This week’s poem is probably a mixture of things. Just under a year ago I had a terrible time with my mental health. I was scared to go out the house, woke up every morning absolutely terrified, and my anxieties were so high it was difficult to even sit still for more than half an hour. … More Poem of the Week: Changes
This poem was inspired by a song, but also a little on how I’ve been feeling lately. The song is a new one I’ve discovered, called Paper Planes by Elina. I recommend you check it out. It’s a beautiful, lyrical piece of music, inspiring and melodic. … More Poem of the Week: Castles in the Air
I’ve been watching and reading the news for the past several days, and I’m shocked and extremely saddened by the situation in Afghanistan. … More Poem of the Week: Freedom
Well, I’m not entirely sure where today’s weekly poem came from, but I blame the theme on the fact that I’ve been lighting candles in the room while I’ve been working the last few days… so maybe that’s it. … More Poem of the Week: Oh Flame, Oh Fire
I suppose this week’s poem has a number of meanings. There is talk of a storm outside and inside, outside because the weather here in the UK has finally broken. … More Poem of the Week: The Breaking Storm
I’m not sure where this poem came from, but the words sort of dangled in front of me and I put the words on the screen like they were trembling things, waiting to be released. … More Poem of the Week: Live to Learn
I didn’t write a poem last week, as I was on holiday and the wifi available was terrible. I’m sorry about that. But I’m back now with a vengeance to write poetry, and blog of course. … More Poem of the Week: Lost on the Moors
Isn’t there something about reading a book? It’s one of my favourite pastimes. Something that delights and inspires me, sends me off to sleep and dream wild dreams and sometimes unnerving nightmares. … More Poem of the Week: The Book
