We overlook the microscopic city below, legs Dangling off the mossy edge Toy cars and lego buildings reach up towards us But we’re too busy chasing the clouds. - We breathe in the fresh air Savouring the lack of pollution Cleaning out our clogged up lungs - I hand you a squashed ham and cheese... Continue Reading →
National Writing Day
On Wednesday 24th June, it was National Writing Day. I was supposed to post on that day, but unfortunately I was very busy. Who knew taking over someone's instagram would take up the whole day? (Everyone, obviously...) Throughout the 8 weeks leading up to National Writing Day, I have been participating in weekly #WriteFromHome video... Continue Reading →
I Met Hunger at the Takeaway
Hi Biscuit Breakers! I am currently switching between 5 different jobs today as I am taking over First Story's Instagram page alongside my wonderful best friend Sophie. But that didn't stop me from still participating in this weeks #WriteFromHome workshop run by Andrew McMillan. This week we were focusing on describing Abstract Nouns, so things... Continue Reading →
Biblio-arbre Haibun
Hi Biscuit Breakers! Yay, I'm finally getting the hang of just writing the blog post before I forget... This week's #WriteFromHome workshop was held by the brilliant Malika Booker. She is an award winning poet and is also a mentor for the Writing Squad which I am lucky to be a member of. The theme... Continue Reading →
Our Shadows
Okay, today is not going to be my usual cheery self. I've seen and read too much over the last few days to not ignore how I feel. In some ways I feel deeply saddened that racism towards the black community, which has been inherent in society for too long STILL exists. But the support... Continue Reading →
The Museum of Procrastination
Hi Biscuit Breakers! It's still Wednesday and I know I'm pushing it, but even if you're reading this on a Thursday it's still the aim of this #WriteFromHome campaign to write. This week's writing workshop was held by Sonya Hundal and the theme was all about Museums and what we would find in a personal... Continue Reading →
Solitaire
Hi Biscuit Breakers! Today is another #WriteFromHome day where I will be sharing with you one of my responses to this week's online writing workshop held by Dean Atta. The theme for this week was 'Water' and I loved it purely because water is one of the most versatile pieces of imagery that you can... Continue Reading →
Anything Goes
I'm aware that I had a seriously forgetful brain yesterday. I forgot to post my weekly Wednesday #WriteFromHome and I also forgot to attend an English class on zoom. I blame my energy in finishing Pride and Prejudice, which I got so invested in, I practically forgot everything else. So! Without wasting anymore time in... Continue Reading →
A Note From the Humble Hair Tie
It's Week 2 of our Wednesday Writing with First Story and National Writing Day. Today's theme was 'Objects' and I have to say if you only do one of these workshops, definitely try the Metaforaging. It was so much fun! Below is one of my works where I took the personality of a hair tie.... Continue Reading →
These Hands
Today's poem is inspired by the First Story writing workshop held by Cecilia Knapp. I am working with First Story to spread the message to get everybody writing each Wednesday and using the hashtag #WriteFromHome to share their work on Twitter and Instagram. To view the full video, see below and have a go! https://www.youtube.com/embed/tK81v1su-r0... Continue Reading →
Biscuit Breaks 