spiral of thoughts & emotions

Today I'm not doing great, today I'm a little down Today my heart feels heavy, and I've got on a gentle frown Today I've been quite aware of the lump inside my throat That grows as I continue to suppress, and not emote Perhaps I ought to let it out, lighten up my mind Or …

part 3: reflection

And so, for four weeks this journey's gone on It's rushed past at times, yet it's been so so long Since I walked through this gate Since I took up this task I've found answers to questions I might never have asked I taught a class for a day And it wasn't that big a …

part 2: immersed

Part 1 School Morning alarms as your eyes had barely closed Searching for answers to questions your kids posed Last-minute morning meeting plans on the way As the bus rocked us to sleep every single day And we'd reach and be jolted out of that nap And walk down to school where we'd plan and …

part 1: overwhelmed

Induction week Alone, excited, nervous Slightly overwhelmed Such a huge new opportunity But I was prepared First time out of home Determined to do my best Got to campus, all alone What was coming I'd never have guessed. An overwhelming number of people Pushed outta my comfort zone Many introductions, new faces, new names Who …

Transport Tales: On the Bus

Group of ladies On their way to work Or heading out for an afternoon Of fun, who knows? Pay for their tickets Get back their change A smooth transaction "All too familiar," someone sniggers Scattered through the bus Yet unbothered by the distance Calling out to each other Chatting, joking, One of them in splits …

Sparkle

It's windy and it's raining There's a nip that's in the air It's like something has shifted I feel Christmas everywhere. I'm wearing snowflake earrings Dressed in clothes of green and red Carols dominate my playlist Constantly in my head. That festive feeling fills me There's a sparkle in my eyes As we pull chits …

What to Expect When Expecting

She's been tired all day Body quite sore Stomach keeps cramping up badly Her head has been throbbing She's sorta dizzy And the nausea won't go away, sadly She feels a bit sick When she wakes up Like there's something going on in her tummy She knows what it's called "Morning sickness" And it means …

There are problems with my society

I should not have to look both sides Before I cross a one-way road, Or hesitate on a pavement because Bikes have claimed it as their own. I shouldn't have to manoeuvre Open drains on every street Or drive through the same old pot-holes That only get worse every week. I shouldn't be afraid to …

All too familiar sensations

Crunch A strange sound to feel When you bit into something so soft But crunch it truly did As you bit into your cheek And now the flap of skin is hanging off. Gasp Your eyes open fast Jerked back to sudden reality The darkness of the room The soft, firmness of your bed No …

Breeds of doggos all around

"What's your favourite breed of dog?" They asked, out of the blue. "I love them all," I said of course "But how am I to choose?" "Labs I've found most lovable From back when I was small. They're so playful, full of life Shiny coats and tongues that loll. And of course, retrievers, With their …