Oh What Pain…

Sensitive content - this post contains the topic of suicide You know how algorithms on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram work right? Even if you aren't sure how they work, you probably have some understanding of them and if not, you've probably had moments where you've been terribly upset by them. Moments…

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‘Untitled’ | Poem

Looking through old notes, I found this poem I wrote almost exactly 12 years ago and thought I'd share 😎. As I read it now, I wonder what was going through my mind when I wrote it. What's your interpretation of this poem? Climbing high up in trees Racing very fast on horseback, Feeling all…

Let’s Pretend

Let's pretend the sun will rise tomorrow Let's pretend we're content Let's pretend winter will end and spring will come Let's pretend we're happy * Let's pretend the clouds will eventually move away Let's pretend we love getting up in the morning Let's pretend because we all pretend Let's pretend you pretend and I do…

The Secret That Can’t Be Told

There's a secret that can't be told. Sounds silly, I know. Why would it be a secret if it could be told, you may wonder. But I'm serious, this secret can't be told. Ever. Never. Like wind brushing through tree branches, like a hearty laugh on sea waves, like you, like me There are things…

Be Still

Be still racing thoughts, wild mind Going over the past scenario won't change the results Banging your head and hurling hurtful words won't change how you feel Instead, be still and take it in What's happened, has happened; all gone What will happen, can change; you can try So be still racing thoughts, wild mind…

Are We There Yet? – 365

Picture this, a pair of eyes peeking out into the sunshine from behind blackout curtains and the following words bouncing in the air like bubbles... Are we there yet? A child is born and once they start preschool, no matter what age that is, their lives begin to revolve around waking up, going somewhere to…

Knowledge VS Ignorance 🤔

My little brother was born in the month I began my secondary school leaving exams and three months later, with my exams done and his mum having to return to work, I took over his primary care. It was easy. He slept almost all the time and I only had to feed him and change…

No Breaks Here

In the third week of March when the Coronavirus lockdown began for me, I spent a lot of time looking out of my window. Behind and above the windows, roofs and chimneys that make up my view is a sea of trees that I feel would be a wonder to take a stroll under. In…

Blowing Out Candles

Recently, a conversation I once had with my dad has been coming to mind. I can't remember the context of the conversation but I vividly remember an experience he shared. I'll share a little background to shed perspective on this story he told. I've always wondered about the inevitability and what could be described as…

The Rush Hours of Life – 365

2020. It sounds nice. 🙂 I'm not one for resolutions and the like but a new year is the start of another 365 days around the sun. And I like to ask myself, 'how was the last journey? and how will the new one be?' Last year, I graduated with an MA in Peace and…