I have always loved poetry. I first discovered my passion for it in Secondary School but as I got older I allowed life to intervene. I started writing again about 2 years ago.
Some of my poems are remasters of the ones I wrote many years ago. A fair few are new.
There is plenty that impacts and inspires in life. What I write is based on personal experiences but also of those that I hold dear. Some are simply from the corners of my mind or unexpected trains of thought.
I aim to inspire others and take them on an emotional journey with me. I try to leave room for those that read my poetry so that they are able to connect in their own way.
There it is again, that question "was it me? "
Numerous occasions I've lowered myself,
I welcomed the evil that is negativity.
Dealing countless blows, hateful and cruel
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I am a constant battle,
But I won't always break you.
I am always present,
But I won't always take you.
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I hold a secret, I keep it close
Buried deep but the feeling grows
Is this fear, frustration?
Time spent contemplating countless complications.
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In empty thought, nothing to distract.
Overcome, encompassed in echo's, fighting inner conflict.
A saviour, exhilarated, relieved!
The missing piece from your puzzle.
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Patiently waiting, watching as you grew.
The start of something special, the beginning of something new.
I loved you yesterday but you never knew.
Upon your arrival, my spirits lifted from low,
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