Lake Wakatipu

Writer’s paradise of a day Coffee while editing Wine while reading Easy-listening jazz  The background soundscape Blue lake and green trees  The stunning-sight landscape An escape From regular routine Simply wonderful and inspiring SONYA COSSEY...

When Will I Write a Poem I Like

I haven’t written any poems that I like lately  But still I keep on writing  Because I figure if I keep on churning  Eventually I’ll write something I like  I’ll hit a stroke of gold  Pen something worth sharing  Write lines that have...

Cinderella Poet

I’m acting as though when the clock strikes midnight On the final day of May  My ability to be a poet  Will be stripped away  Of course that’s not the case  I will continue to be  One who writes and shares poetry  Only my income streams...

Nine Months In

I keep thinking that I’ve been in this space for six months, but then I count it out June July August September October November December January February  Goodness me, can it be nine months?  And does this mean I only have three remaining?  My year of...

Committing to Creativity

Pen to paper Over and over Committing to creativity Not letting the missed days discourage me Pressing on Telling the story SONYA COSSEY CREATIVE

Existential Conversation

Last night I had a chat with a young woman She is just seventeen  It seems she is growing older  And questioning what it means  To find her place in the world  To know herself apart from her younger friends  To begin to dwell on adult...