This day brings with it many hours for playing Sims, which makes me happier than it should. Also, a poem for you: Tie, tie your laces And don’t be afraid to fall. Ride, ride your bike You’ll always have me to watch over you. You’re growing older Please don’t forget me When you’re riding through… Continue reading Kids on Bikes / Poem
Return / Poem
One day turns into two And I haven’t written a word. Three to four Then six more And this blog begins to feel lonely. I don’t really know where I’ve been, Busy with other words. But now I’m back (And hopefully not just this once), With a consistent routine And a bunch of ideas. You’ll… Continue reading Return / Poem
Travel Writing
I’ve never been overly interested in travel writing, but since studying travel writing at university, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to it. It’s especially interesting to see how techniques of travel writing overlap with other genres, and how to set them apart. For instance, travel writing in first person could be mistaken for a memoir,… Continue reading Travel Writing
Raining / Poem
Here is a poem I just wrote for this Creative Friday! A delicate heart and bright cheeks. Eyes searching with care and Mouth frowning in that almost pretty way. The rain was loud and familiar. Sharp and severe on her skin and Keeping all the things she didn’t want to say. Sarah xx
Hearers and Doers
On Monday I read the whole book of James in the Bible. Not to get through it quickly for the sake of it, but because it was so good I just wanted to read it all. I typically only read a chapter or two at a time and reflect on those specific sections, but yesterday… Continue reading Hearers and Doers
Essays vs Creative Writing
Sunday has found us, yet again, with a cup of black caramel tea and an oncoming week of study. And with everything I study comes something to be learned. That sounds like the most obvious statement in the world; I’m a student, of course I’m learning. But I don’t just mean the course work, I… Continue reading Essays vs Creative Writing
The Harbour / Poem
My last Creative Friday post was two weeks ago, focusing on black out poetry. The poem below was another I made through black out poetry (if you're not sure what that is, you can have a look at this link). That conversation, A passing delight, Was perhaps the final one – The last of our… Continue reading The Harbour / Poem
