Mental Mirrors
In childhood mirrors of our minds, we reflect on others’ lives,For as we judge their every breath, our own heartache thrives. But within this mirrored realm, a truth to come to see,The way we view our outer world, reflects our inner plea. With tender hearts and open minds, compassion we might face,Softening the judgments harsh, […]
The Ballad of A Reading Club
Based on The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde He did not wear his steel toe capsTo kick in someone’s headSo kickers he wore on his feetTo dance in the club insteadTo pull a woman, find a f*ckAnd get her back to bed He danced among the twisted youthIn a Ben Sherman shirt of […]
Bricks, Balloons and Post it Notes
Bricks of fear and doubt,Heavy on my shoulders,Dragging me down,Holding me back. But with each brick,I learn a lesson,From others who’ve walked the path,And shared their struggles. The brick of insecurity,Teaches me to believe in myself,And to trust in my abilities,To reach for my dreams. The brick of self-doubt,Reminds me to be kind to myself,And […]
Fixing Butterflies
With hammer in hand, I set to workTo fix the broken butterflyBut as I pounded, I couldn’t help but thinkIs there a better way to try? For though the hammer may seem strongAnd quickly fix the wing-ged oneIt’s not the tool for every jobAnd for some, it’s just plain wrong So let us look for […]
The Frozen Ferret
When problems pile up,and solutions seem fewIt’s easy to freeze,like a ferret it’s true But fear not, my friend,for there is a wayTo thaw your brainand start moving today First, take a deep breathand let out a sighThen make a list of the problemsthat make your brain fry Next, pick one, tackle one at a […]
A Poetic Transformation
Transcending Words In a world where words may fail,Art emerges, a vessel to sail,Through tempest storms of emotion,A balm, a solace, a healing potion. From innocent depths of the human soul,A journey unfolds of stories untold,Transforming thoughts, the masterpiece,A solace found, our pain released. Emotional awareness & the journey begins,Regulation follows, a new pathway to […]
Introspection’s Grace
In realms of thought where shadows trace, Reflection’s art we must embrace, To understand our present state, And future paths we navigate. Our past, a canvas rich and vast, Of memories and moments passed, Shapes who we are and what we know, Through introspection’s steady flow. We recognise how we have grown, The strengths and […]
