Since being on holidays, I have gotten back into reading somewhat. Sometimes we just need the right book to get us back into the rhythm of reading, and I’m so glad that’s happened to me. I’m aware that when I head back home and prepare for university next year, I will need to read numerous … Continue reading December 2021 Reads
You watched me bloom Saw more than anyone else. Delicately You gave more than most. You let me be in the coolness of night Surrounded by drops of dew. And when I awoke I couldn’t help but see The glory that was you. Another poem I wrote a couple of years ago and wanted to … Continue reading In which a flower declares love for the sun / Poem
Honestly, I’m not pleased with only finishing one book this month, and it wasn’t even a great one, but in my spare time I have been doing a lot of cross-stitch, so that’s taking up a lot of my time. I have also made my way through other books this month, I just haven’t completed … Continue reading November 2021 Reads
It’s funny to be here, once again talking about NaNoWriMo, which I haven’t discussed since 2019. NaNoWriMo, or, National Novel Writing Month, is a challenge which thousands of people tackle every November. The premise? Write 50,000 words in 30 days, or 1667 words a day. At the end of the month, boom, you’ve written yourself … Continue reading Updates / NaNo 2021
Four books finished this month! And a few more lined up as I begin my unit on crime literature at uni. Felicity by Mary Oliver: A simple, lovely book of poetry. Not difficult to read or understand, but not too simple like some contemporary poetry can be. 4 stars. A Writing Life by Annie Dillard: … Continue reading October 2021 Reads
Tea (written by Sarah Bennett) Tea doesn't solve problems, But keeps them at bay. Have a cup in early morning, Don't face the coming day. An old little favourite! Have a beautiful day, Sarah xx
Routine (written by Sarah Bennett) I put the house to bed. Pull the curtains closed, move the dishes from the sink. I check the locks and switch off the lights. I wake with the sun. Draw back the covers, open the window and let the breeze in. I will never stray far from home. Sarah … Continue reading Routine / Poem
I finished reading one book this month, and it was a short story of only 70 little pages. It would have gone unread on my shelf, only I had to reference it in my final assignment of the trimester, so I dutifully read the entire thing. I loved it. Bartleby, the Scrivener written by Herman … Continue reading September 2021 Reads
Sunrise (written by Sarah Bennett) the day was golden / if a bit insecure / the sky was hopeful of the dawn to follow / when no light was left / the rain bled through the cracks in the stars / we thirsted no more / our dreams became the new day / expectant / … Continue reading Sunrise / Poem
For the past few days, I have started writing numerous blog posts. Based on that sentence, I think it’s safe to assume that none of them went anywhere, even though it would be nice to post something that doesn’t fall into the narrative of “I didn’t like what I wrote”. I’ve reached the point where … Continue reading Where We Put Our Hours
the softest words 