PinnedMember-onlyCheckmateA poem I’ve had to hide the truth, from your narcissistic abuse, I see your scathing little eyes, and lips that spout your dirty lies, But I'm slowly learning your ways, I’ve been keeping a diary and noting your sayings, while you’re busy tightening that noose, around my neck you…Narcissism2 min readNarcissism2 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·PinnedMember-onlyJust Be YouIf you cannot see,Free Verse1 min readFree Verse1 min read
PinnedMember-onlyOne Year On From CancerHow I am doing now I am cancer free. It was my one year check-up for my operation for cancer last Thursday. Everything went really well. …Cancer3 min readCancer3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyGratitudeKeep it simple. It’s good to be grateful about what you have in life but you do not need to force yourself to be grateful. …Gratitude2 min readGratitude2 min read
Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Zoe LouiseIt’s been a roller coaster ride but I won’t give up. I am Zoe the youngest of three daughters. I live in England in the U.K. I was born in the 1980’s which at the time was a weird random decade. Looking back I see how freeing it was, I…About Me6 min readAbout Me6 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·May 20Member-onlyA Poem For World Bee DayToday is world bee day! World bee day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for our ecosystems and food production. On world Bee day people take part in trying bee keeping and taking action to protect bees. Of all…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Apr 17Member-onlyA Book For International Haiku Poetry DayA Book For International Haiku Poetry Day One hundred poems from the Japanese mini Book review It’s April it’s international poetry day. I am sharing with you a beautiful poetry book called “One hundred poems from the Japanese” by Kenneth Rexroth. The poems in the book are drawn from Manyoshu…Book Review2 min readBook Review2 min read
Apr 8Member-onlyThe One Song I come Back To For Its AdviceThe One Song I come Back To For Its Advice “Your choices are half-chance” — Mary Schmich If you were born in the 90s then you may know this one hit wonder by Baz Lurhman. If you don’t know Baz Lurhman he is a film director and screenwriter born in…90s2 min read90s2 min read
Apr 6Member-onlyMy Top Five Poems With The Most ClapsI have been going over all the poems I have written since starting medium. Poetry has become a love of mine and I love playing around with words. These days I carry a notebook and pen just in case the inspiration takes hold. I believe I have come far from…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Mar 31Member-onlyThe Beloved Mug I’ve Had For Sixteen Years!Everyone has a special mug Yes it’s true I have managed to keep a mug in perfect condition for over sixteen years! It is probably the longest standing mug in my life as I am prone to chipping them from time to time. However this is no ordinary mug oh…Random Acts Of Kindness3 min readRandom Acts Of Kindness3 min read