Resiliency and Strength

I wrote this poem as draft lyrics for a song writing workshop I attended this month (January 2025). One of my fellow participants has indicated an interest in seeing what he can do with these lyrics (or some rendition). The subject is a woman who lives with abuse and who is returning to life with…

I wrote this poem this month (January 2025) as part of my interest in mental health and well-being. January and February are recognised as tough months for many people as they confront the ‘new year’, ‘expectations’ and reality. This poem is a cry for help by so many who live amongst us. I encourage each…

We have all been exposed to the societal issue of homelessness, and people living on the streets for a whole variety of reasons. This poem was written days ago (December 7) without a specific inspiration, and yet, it came together around the telling of a story of an individual who has found himself on the…

Dare to dream! This world we live in is so very sick, and unfortunately there are so many individuals, including many who have great influence who appear to have lost their way. The challenges for all of us are huge, and until we can each seriously begin behaving and expecting others to behave in a…

I wrote this poem in February 2024, and like others, it was written in the form of a song simply because I like the idea of a refrain and verses together. The poem as with others over the previous couple of years, is inspired by those who I have met and supported and who demonstrate…

Written in February 2024, this poem speaks to how each of us in our own unique way is special. In a world that is challenging, hard, and at times overwhelming, it is easy to lose sight of who and what we each are. And yet, the world would not be complete without us. Difficult to…