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A horse hair grazing a metallic wire fills the room with melancholy. My weary eyes close as the last tear tumbles. My breathing syncs to my bowing and an instant wave of release washes over me. I can get lost here forever. Completely encapsulated in the discordant music; my mind struggles to wander back toContinue reading “Haunting”

do you ever just look at something and instantly your heart plummets? A wave ricocheting from head to toe, leaving nothing but a slight tremble in your fingertips A wavering lip and a droplet threaten to break the dam But you can’t let it shatter

We cuddle together on the top of this low-lying hill. Our single silhouette is lifted from the darkness and bathed in a warm orange glow.  It’s sunrise; my favourite time of day. The sky is alight with an extensive array of colours blended like acrylic paint on a huge canvas. An intricate work of art paintedContinue reading “Over the Hill”

I want to be more than beautiful Call me:  confident witty amusing  intelligent  kind But not beautiful Beauty is not skin deep  

I stopped shaving my legs about a year ago now. I feel remarkably empowered. In fact, I have never felt better about myself. I finally feel proud to show off my body in public. I love my leg hair. I love my body.  The very idea that women should be hairless at all times isContinue reading “13/02/2020”

I groan as the familiar tinkling of the alarm clock vibrates the bedside table. My arm quickly shoots out and my hand clumsily, simultaneously smacks all of the buttons on the clock until silence is resumed. I slowly open one eye to steal a quick glance at you. I’m greeted by wide brown eyes, impatientlyContinue reading “Soulmates”

A soft bell rings as I enter the café. The barista glances over and smiles, “Perfect timing, your usual is ready.” I grin and glance at the oat latte. Today’s one has a delicately sculptured heart kissing the coffee froth.  I wander over to the well-worn armchair by the window. The familiar clattering of cupsContinue reading “My Safe Place”

“Promise me”, I mumble, quietly but firmly. “Promise me you won’t leave me”. My voice cracks and my eyes swell with tears. Blinking furiously, my eyes run from your disconcerted stare. Your penetrating gaze probes my face before you mutter, “I promise”… The unwelcome flashbacks of you taunt me. When I glance at you now,Continue reading “The Cycle”

I’m stood motionless. Staring at how the entrancing snow hugged the tips of the mountains in the distance, as far as the eye could see. White as a ghost, delicate as the petals from a rose. The serene, still beauty of the snow was quickly interrupted by the skier in the NASA jacket, zooming past.Continue reading “NASA Boy”

Another morning. The light squeezes though the small gaps in the plum curtains and pirouettes around the room, bringing energy, warmth and hope.  Today will be better Glancing around my room already fills me with despair. Dirty cups and plates litter the floor, forming an outline around my bed. Further afield, randomly assorted pieces ofContinue reading “A Typical Day”