Poetry
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Lines composed out of frustration and depression
The writer reflects on the loneliness of always being the organizer in social situations, feeling dejected when friends and family do not reciprocate. Despite the desire for connection and spontaneity, they experience frustration during canceled plans and a lack of invitations, which intensifies feelings of isolation and self-doubt.
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Lines composed to free my mind from the haunting shadows of things past
Struggle at the moment with lingering emotions after a long-term relationship while attempting to co-parent with my Ex. Weekly interactions reignite some complex feelings, leading to self-reflection and probably some average poetry.
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The lonely husk: A poem of trans experience
An original poem on the trans experiences and the mental anguish of ignoring our true self, alone and cut off from our feelings.
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Surface deep – a poetic critic on Superficial society
An original poem based on superficial conversations overheard at the GYM that shows the sometimes people really seem to be a bit hollow.
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Something stays the same – A Mother’s Day Poem
A little poem reflecting on my mum’s unquestionable love and acceptance on Mother’s Day.
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The Sash – A childhood memory
I wrote this poem years ago reflecting on a childhood memory of going to the football to don the sash. Now taking my son makes it a generational moment.
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Two Lanes – Poetic critic of modern life
An original poem written in my university days on the demands of modern life and the way we often find ourselves living at multiple speeds.
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The Modern Environment
An original poem written in 2015 reflecting on the artifical nature of our environment. These lines where composed about Cherry Lake, Altona, Victoria a man-made lake from the remains of natural wetlands