loss – Poetry for Dullards

Jim

This is a personal poem written for my late father-in-law. I wasn’t sure whether to post it but Scott (my husband) said he would love the idea of being immortalised in poetry. Jim My father in law was one of a kind A huge personality, interesting mind Determined; unwielding; for years almost blind One ofContinue reading “Jim”

For love I let you go

I wrote this in response to a poem that I had the privilege to watch Lemn Sissay recite last Thursday. If you haven’t read his work, I would certainly recommend that you do so. So here it is… For love I let you go So you would have things I could never provide I wouldContinue reading “For love I let you go”

Cake

There was a girl who wanted to have her cake and eat it At first the indulgence felt exciting She gorged on mouthful after mouthful. It still wasn’t enough but it left her feeling sickened With herself She quickly realised that the first, delectable slice would have satisfied her hunger If only she had savouredContinue reading “Cake”