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
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September 2021 Reads
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
Where We Put Our Hours
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 / Poem
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
August 2021 Reads
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
Beauty / Poem
Beauty (written by Sarah Bennett) There is a longing to find beauty, Even when it offers no solution to the problems in our hands. But there is something true in what we seek, Beauty cannot make our problems disappear but it can help us understand. A little poem for a little cloudy Thursday. Sarah xx
Words Repeated
I often wonder if I have anything original to say. Anything new to add to the world. (Even this is not an original thought!) I spend too much time trying to be interesting, captivating, clever, heartwarming, memorable, that by the time I’ve written 45 words, it’s what someone else has already said. Nothing is new … Continue reading Words Repeated
Finding Peace without Instagram
It’s been just over a month since leaving social media permanently, for good, and about three weeks since updating my phone to be Google free. I feel more at peace. Even though I tried to use Instagram well when I had it; that is, I didn’t follow many people and was intentional about what I … Continue reading Finding Peace without Instagram
Nanna / Poem
Nanna (written by Sarah Bennett) She hands me the plate Even though I have already had seconds. “Are you hungry?” She asks. “It was good,” I say, “I’m just full.” It’s the third time I’ve told her I’m not hungry. This is how she cares for me. She leans over and tucks a piece of … Continue reading Nanna / Poem
July 2021 Reading
I’ve read a lot this month, and it’s proven to be rewarding and enjoyable. Here are my reviews: American Gods (American Gods #1) by Neil Gaiman My rating: 2 of 5 stars I had to read this fantasy fiction for uni; it isn’t something I would naturally gravitate towards. I tend not to read things … Continue reading July 2021 Reading
