Husband is Home

My darling is home!  After sleeping alone for 13 nights  I’m in pure delight  To have my man back in my arms  My head rests Against his chest  Breathing with his breath  I feel whole again  SONYA COSSEY...

In Mahara Place Today…

In Mahara Place today  I saw three very dressed up, very attractive couples  In Mahara Place today  I saw two little girls become instantaneous friends  In Mahara Place today  I saw elderly folk lining up to withdraw cash from the ATM  In...

To My Fellow Writers

I enjoy this life that I lead It’s one of fluidity and creativity But what I do miss Is seeing instant results In other jobs You complete tasks and when they’re done You get a certain sense of satisfaction You see the pay-off for your input Right away But as a...

The Milk Curdle Moment

My French press coffee has been on to brew  I wait for a few  minutes  Then pour it into my Chelsea Winter gold-flecks mug As I do  The milk which has aged Turns from smooth white liquid  Into blotches of curdled cream Usually this would mean I’ll...

Festival One 2023

Have you ever read a weather forecast and  Totally ignored it? Thinking it’ll be fine, You pack your tent and camping chairs Setting out for a great time But it turns out that  The weather people were right  You spend the night  In torrential rain...

The Failure of Yesterday

I felt disappointed in myself yesterday  Returning back to hours on my phone  Dragged in by useless videos  Wasting time on my own  I tossed and I turned Rolling over on the bed The sheets kicked off  A mosquito bite irritating me to no...