Eight months ago, I stood in a room full of flowers, candles and friends and said yes to Steve. Not the yes I whispered to boys who didn’t love themselves, let alone me. This was a still yes. A yes with real meaning. A yes that meant I finally knew the difference between longing and … Continue reading The Afterlife of Love
Tag: Creative Writing
The Fear (poem)
Lock upon the bathroom door Crashing, screaming from behind Locked in fear upon the floor Message sent to no reply 2am, belongings gathered Right beside of your front door Venom spat into my face Get the fuck out, I want no more Petrified from rage ignited A part of you, you hide so well Beautiful … Continue reading The Fear (poem)
I Have Questions (poem)
I have questions for you But I am older I'd love to take a shovel into my soft hands and dig But I am happy Motives and motivations lurk inside my shadow like devils But I am whole Memories mean nothing when they are broken But I am golden, Kintsugi I have questions for you … Continue reading I Have Questions (poem)
The Teardrop Wedding Ring
I knew my wedding ring had to be special. It needed to be more than just a piece of jewellery. It needed to be a symbol, a story, a piece of art. It had to show not just my love for my partner but also the journey that brought me here. That's why I chose … Continue reading The Teardrop Wedding Ring
Book Launch
The wait is almost over. This October, my first book 'The Life and Death of Love' will be available online. You will find it via Waterstones, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Foyles and more. I'm excited, nervous, proud and so many other emotions all at once. Thanks to all my readers over the years for running … Continue reading Book Launch
Beautifully Unfinished
Through life, so many roads lead to nowhere but does that mean we can’t enjoy the journey? So many stories beautifully unwritten, but does that mean they never happened? Were never lived? All of You are my scars and I have learned to love each and every one, each a reminder of the beautiful disaster … Continue reading Beautifully Unfinished
Letting Go Of Mr Jones
Hey Stranger... I know I know, this has been one of the longest writing breaks I think I have ever taken BUT! I have been busy and a lot as been happening. So much so that my dysfunctional brain has no idea how to start writing about it all. Maybe I should start with getting … Continue reading Letting Go Of Mr Jones
The Little Things (poem)
Car park views, cold coffee and grey skies Dry eyes for the longest time Chipped nails and a few extra pounds Smiles and laughter still surround Windowsill desk and no wall divide No need for hearts to hide And it’s funny how we sweat the small stuff And let all the past ghosts haunt us … Continue reading The Little Things (poem)
I Am Ready (poem)
I am ready Breathing and alive Terrified Honestly, i’m still a little bit insane But the best people are right? Battle scarred from the car crash that is my life But i know you can’t drive Do I still need my seatbelt? Will I forget how the lows felt? A fighter all my life Will … Continue reading I Am Ready (poem)
Warm Summer Rain (poem)
Everything going so well But my mind is playing tricks again That time of year again I'm falling into the well Of doubts and fears inside myself And I can't help but fear the end More than friends and more than hearts that mend He is warm summer rain Against my hollow frame Willing to … Continue reading Warm Summer Rain (poem)
Ryon Maverick 