Listening & Leaning

When the Spirit says, “Go slow, pray.” You obey. As you do, There’s a release into the space Freedom to be in the awkward place A letting go of the need To have everything look okay A leaning into the reality Rather than pushing away SONYA COSSEY...

Oh Life

Oh life  With its unexpected twists and turns Oh grace With its ever-expanding covering  Oh joy  With its strength to carry on SONYA COSSEY CREATIVE

Back to Writing

I haven’t written any poems for a few days It seems there’s a build up of things to say After spending some time away  I have some poetic catch up to play SONYA COSSEY CREATIVE

I Have Learnt to Value Me

I will be paid for my poetry Days have gone when I would perform for free I am not a circus monkey  At times for charity or community I will give of myself generously You can learn to value me  In the way that I have learnt To honour my hard work and...

Memories Held in Places I’ve Been

I find it mystical and amazing How places hold memories You can return somewhere And be flooded with emotion by just being there The times of your past Highs and lows Come rushing back in As though your body knows It remembers walking on this whenua The land is...