Sometimes we can criticize the things that make people happy, simply because they are popular, and I don’t like that. This is a little poem I wrote about the subject, which I hope you enjoy. My Happiness is Not Without Value I like sunflowers – there, I said it, I like these yellow flowers that … More My Happiness is Not Without Value: A Poem
Hi there, please enjoy this poem inspired by me nearly falling asleep on our conservatory roof (it was lovely). If you like it, please leave a like or a comment, and subscribe for more poems. ~ Lucy I was just resting my eyes, promise – I wasn’t sleeping, promise – I hadn’t fallen asleep on … More I’m Not Sleeping, Promise: A Poem
Hi there! Please enjoy this poem that I wrote today. The phrases in italics are from The Tempest by Shakespeare, specifically a song sung by Ariel. The phrase ‘owls do cry’ is also the title of a book I am studying by New Zealand author Janet Frame, which I highly recommend, and which inspired me to … More After Summer Merrily: A Poem
Hey there! Here’s a little poem I wrote about the uncanny nature of the familiar woods after dark, when the fire goes out and all that’s left is the sound of water dripping from the trees… And something else… But you’re not sure what. If you have any feedback, please leave it in the comments … More Deserted Campsite After Dark: A Poem
Hey there! Well I said many things about how I was going to blog consistently, but it turn out that having a full time job was just so much harder than I imagined. I’ve been there two and a half weeks, and I’m beginning to figure out a balance between that and life. It’s a … More Summer Is A Cruel Mistress: A Poem
Three crocuses slowly wither in the noonday sun, Their brightest colours bleached and paled, their petals Dry and dusty, browned leaves crinkle in the heat. Two strangers are passing by; Their eyes drift to this decaying scene, and one Says to the other, look At the flowers – aren’t they Beautiful?
Hi there! For some reason I was think about summer today, so I wrote this poem about it this evening, which I hope you enjoy. Can’t wait til the days start getting longer again! Please like and share if you enjoy this, and leave me some feedback with your thoughts if you have a minute. … More Summer Dream: A Poem
Hi there! I hope you enjoy this poem that I wrote this evening. To anyone who hasn’t read my poems before, I try to write everyday – I sometimes do short stories as well – and I always enjoy getting feedback on my work, so please feel free to leave a comment about anything you … More The Waterway: A Poem
Hi there! Sorry for the lack of posts this week – I went to the Netherlands with friends with the full intention of writing whilst I was there… Oh well, I had a great time anyway. Back to writing daily now, here’s a poem about the blackberries that have been popping up now across the … More Of Blackberries: A Poem
Hi there! Please enjoy this little poem about an afternoon adventure I had today. Rocky crests of drifting stream, winds Through the tree roots and the stones, splashing Little white waves that dance Playfully through the air and Dive back into the churning waters, past Moss grown boulders and broken twigs, And all the reminiscences … More Summer Memories: A Poem
Hi there! Here’s a little poem about finding things that I wrote this evening and hope you enjoy.Sifting through the memories Of another life I found In the back room of a vintage shop Past a plaid and lacy cloud, Through dusty antique mirrors, And cobwebs hanging low, I discovered myself in a music box … More Discovery: A Poem
Hi there! Sorry for the lack of posts over the last two days, I had an action-packed weekend and was pretty tired so didn’t get around to writing. Should be back to posting every day now though. Anyway, here’s a poem that I wrote this evening that I hope you enjoy.Find me Like a melody, … More Reminiscence: A Poem
Hi there! Please enjoy this poem about all the joys of this glorious summer weather and freedom from responsibilities (at least for now). It’s all the little things, the ones That come tumbling back in, like The way the stream gurgles through the grass, or The rocks you scramble up just because, or The shapes … More Sunshine and Scraped Knees: A Poem
Hi there! Please enjoy this little poem I wrote this evening about that summer feeling after the end of all the exam stress and stuff. Sunlight pools like honey beneath the trees, Warm glow signifying the sweetness And release, the ease that lifts The weight of darkness from the leaves In lemon scented light, far … More The Taste of Summer: A Poem
Hi there! In this poem I was mostly concerned about constructing the images well. I don’t think it’s one of my best, but the purpose of this blog is to experiment anyway, so i don’t particularly mind sharing it. I hope you enjoy. Drink in the image of the trees, Ghostly silhouette of tangled branches … More Cyclical Beauty: A Poem
A Teacup Full of Stories 