I am strong, but also need a break I am free-spirited, but can't do it all alone I am a good person, but also have my limits I am aware others struggle too, but my pain is still valid I have the will to carry on, but can't live like this indefinitely I am overcoming … Continue reading Equal Truths ⚖️
Category: Stories and Poems
“A Cosmic Chance” – First Three Chapters
In a small corner of the universe, a young woman’s life would be forever altered by prophesied events. And she couldn’t have predicted any of them… Predestined Prologue An unbound emotion burst through my chest as I stared at the little photograph in my hand. Like a spinning compass, I couldn’t quite figure out where … Continue reading “A Cosmic Chance” – First Three Chapters
Today is Your Day
We live each day based on routine Sleep, eat, work, repeat. Our eyes wide open, but we don’t take in what we’ve seen We’re blind to the beauty around us Because there’s no time to look at where we’ve been. Have you ever stopped to wonder, "What lies beyond the grind?" Whether there’s a world … Continue reading Today is Your Day
Everybody Knows This Pain
Sometimes you just want to hit rewind, not only on the day but on your whole life. Start it again armed with the knowledge that making certain moves will change your future. Maybe, if you don't go there, that won't happen. Maybe if you don't have that experience, you'll see things differently. It's possible that … Continue reading Everybody Knows This Pain
Mum, You’re My Best Friend
A poem for you xx Mum, You may not yet know this but you're my best friend. For a lifetime could pass and I know we would stick it out to the end. Even when things get hard and the world seems too tough, our friendship will withstand it because I know it's strong enough. … Continue reading Mum, You’re My Best Friend
The Beat of Doldrum Street
City streets sing their daily tune The same ones I hear every afternoon. Pacing each familiar step that I walk I listen to the conversations I hear people talk Exchanging pleasantries to pass the day A sparkless chat before they're back on their way. Thoughts run through my head as I pick up the … Continue reading The Beat of Doldrum Street
One Day, I Will Meet Someone New
I have been burned before. Love has left scars that never seem to heal. Pain that never seems to go away. But I know that it won't last forever. Because someday, I will meet someone new. One day, I will meet someone who will keep their promises. No more will I be left sat nursing … Continue reading One Day, I Will Meet Someone New
Clueless in Dubai
A Travel Story Thursday, 10.50am en route to The Dubai Mall Every time you need something to work, it doesn't. It's as though life knows the situation is a matter of life or death, and instead of working with you, it would rather you just suffer. And no matter what you do to work around … Continue reading Clueless in Dubai
From Sensoji to Shinjuku – Found in Tokyo
Day 1 - 10am at Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Only women's belongings are covered in fake zips, more straps than Tarzan can shake his loincloth at and are as awkward as hell to get into. Just when you need to find something, you can never bloomin' well get to it. But I'm no quitter. Despite the … Continue reading From Sensoji to Shinjuku – Found in Tokyo
An Italian Escapade – My Time in Naples
Before I'd even touched the ground, I'd made a new friend. That's the first thing you'll learn in Italy: The locals are incredibly friendly. Another fun fact about Italy is that everyone always applauds on the plane's landing. Honestly, as soon as those wheels skim the runway, the clapping and cheering will sound. It's great! … Continue reading An Italian Escapade – My Time in Naples