Welcome back! If you follow along with my blog, you'll know I've recently started a new series about femininity. I've been interested in the topic for a long time but avoided discussing it for the simple reason that I felt almost disqualified from having something to say. The topic seemed reserved for women with long … Continue reading Newsletter: branching out
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
Hello again! To my right sits my morning cup of tea and my current cross-stitch project, something I've been working on during Sydney's lockdown. For those who know me, I don't think you'd call me adventurous. I've always been most comfortable at home, and easily fill my time pottering around the house. Writing. Cooking. Gardening. … Continue reading Newsletter: rediscovering creativity
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
Letter (written by Sarah Bennett) I wrote a letter to the person I used to be / placed it in a postbox without a return address / it turned up at my front door a few days later / I always thought I could be separate people / that I could pretend the girl I … Continue reading Letter / Poem
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku: Despite what Eddie Jaku has experienced and written about, this was an accessible book that makes an impact without being too graphic. 4 stars. Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan: Interestingly written, and captivating even though nothing really stood out to me. I did like the protagonist’s thoughts … Continue reading August 2021 Reads
the softest words 