You may have noticed that I didn’t post a poem last week. I lost my grandfather quite suddenly and I’m having trouble dealing with that loss. I’ve found that walking around in nature helps. Writing does too. When I was looking for a poem to post this week, I came across this one, by the … More Good Bones

Posting a poem about the world being a perfect place might feel a bit ironic right now. But as previous poems have tried to indicate, there’s still a lot to marvel at out there. So here’s my last shot at trying to prove that to you. Like Roger McGough says: as long as you can … More The Perfect Place

This is not the first poem by Nikita Gill that you’ll find on this blog. I discovered her last year and I’m so glad I did. Her poetry really helps to keep you going through these challenging times. When you read the title, you probably thought: ‘Seriously? I’ve had enough of that.’ But this poem … More Love in the Time of Coronavirus

As we go into another month of lockdown, we’re probably all starting to feel a bit anxious and antsy. That’s why I thought this serenity prayer might be of help. I think it reflects what many of us are feeling right now. The desire to not be informed or talk about current events. Just for … More Serenity Prayer

Emily Dickinson needs no introduction. If you’ve read one of her poems, you will recognise her work straight away. This poem is no different: short but filled with meaning and symbolism. I can only agree with her: if you have nowhere else to go, a book can take you anywhere. That’s why you also find … More There Is No Frigate Like A Book