Hi there! Please enjoy this poem I wrote this evening, which is basically just me justifying my habits of procrastination… You can probably relate. Any productivity tips would be much appreciated if you have any! Like and comment below! Eyes slide out of focus; it’s easier to watch TV, it’s easier to open up Netflix … More How Am I Supposed to Write Essays Right Now? – A Poem
She takes her people in small doses, not exceeding The prescribed number a day; if an overdose of people Occurs accidentally, do not Take any more; retire to A quiet place, and wait for the people to vacate Your system; helpful antidotes include A book, a film, a TV show – imaginary people Can counter … More A Prescription Of People: A Poem
Long words, in the pause between two breaths, Twisting like wild-fire, scalding, burning to be said, To writhe like sea-serpents upon a now-stilled tongue, Dodging icebergs of teeth and trying desperately to break free from barred lips, Stone lungs; Circling in an ever swirling vortex of indecision buried deep inside, There those phrases hide and … More Unsaid: A Poem
Hi there! I went to a creative writing workshop today and the theme was “being alone”, and this is what I came up with from that. I hope you enjoy, and as always I really appreciate feedback on my work, whether you liked it or not – all comments are useful! Thanks. Why do you … More Alone In A Crowded Room: A Poem
All these faces, ghostly smiles, Disappearing in a haze of irregular laughs, As I fade into the background tapestry Of other people’s lives; The daylight shines onto the abandoned threads; I fade away.
Hi there! I hope you all enjoy this evening’s poem. Please feel free to leave a comment about anything you liked (or otherwise) about this piece, as I always really appreciate feedback! Has it always been this way? Was it always there inside, waiting to emerge, Slowly corroding the edges of the light, Unnoticed, until, … More The Courage To Ask A Simple Question: A Poem
Hi there! I hope you enjoy this poem that I wrote this evening. If you’re not okay Then that’s okay; Don’t dry your tears if you need to cry, open The floodgates and let it all Come pouring out, Your worries and your woes, Your stresses and your sorrows; I would prefer That you left … More Okay: A Poem
Hi there! It’s results day tomorrow, and I decided to express my anxieties poetically. I hope you enjoy. And what if, after All this, after Every hour and breath and bead of sweat, Every tear brushed hurriedly away Before eyes become salt-clouded, or the words begin to sway, Every night known for far too long … More Was It Worth It? (A Poem)
Hi there! Here’s a little poem that I wrote this evening that I hope you enjoy. Sometimes words can wait, Stagnate, so long On the tip of your tongue, Caged by anxious teeth and bitten lips And an indecisive Set of gums, That it’s a surprise When you open your mouth And they just fly … More A Surprise At The Ease Of Words: A Poem
Hi there! Please enjoy this poem that I wrote this evening. I’m away camping again this weekend, so won’t be able to post, but I’ll be back again Monday! You’re standing on thin ice, watching Cracks splintering away, knowing That if you stay in one place Then you’ll avoid Falling; But the pounding of your … More Thin Ice: A Poem
Hi there! Big day tomorrow with 2 exams, so feeling quite anxious tonight. Here’s a poem about it which I hope you can enjoy. I have A writhing coil inside, that Ties itself in knots, sliding in A surging maze, snakes Like Medusa’s hair echo their hisses Through my brain, sowing seeds Of doubt and … More Inner Gorgon: A Poem
Hi there, I hope you enjoy this short poem I wrote this evening. Salt stained pillows, Creases spelling out every turn made, Every attempt to catch and hold an illusive concept, Wires whirring somewhere inside, anxious heart Beats too many times, drum-roll, Tempo of a cascade of unwelcome thoughts That exit through the eyes leaving the … More Searching For Sound Sleep: A Poem
First exam anxiety is setting in for tomorrow, so I decided I might as well exploit it for a poem. I hope you enjoy. The ticking clock Signals ever anxious second lost, Every tick tock closer and closer, Every heartbeat sooner, The unstoppable march of time progressing onwards, Devouring the minutes and the hours, Moving … More Exam Time Clocks: A Poem
A Teacup Full of Stories 