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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 30 – Waiting
I hit refresh again And again And again... The buffering wheel Spins its endless cycle Waiting for a signal from the cloud The cursor has a spasm My frustration Transferring onto the screen It's been too long I can't wait anymore In one click your life can change It was three minutes ago Since I... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 21 – Vine
Shooting pains run through my body A seed has been planted. They stick to the soles of my feet Grounding me to the earth My walk becomes heavier, Dragging each one from the dirt. At night the vines begin to spread Its thorns piercing my ankles It thrives off my rains Claiming me prisoner with... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 7 – Night
Okay okay! I've just realised I missed 'Night' out and thought that day 6 was 'Stars'. My bad. Whoops! Well, there's no loss to you, you get all the stories! Sun wraps Night around tightly like a thick blanket comforting it away from the cold atmosphere While Sun sleeps Night is awake She illuminates the... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 4 – Love
Love lay hunched along the ginnel His matted hair covered his listless grey eyes A fresh stream of blood erupts from his fingernails Picking and picking at them She loves me, she loves me not, She loves me. She loves me not. Dried up salty tears stream down his skeletal cheeks Pain ate away his... Continue Reading →
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