Today I’m going to write a poem, but first I’ll pitch a tent, Today I’m going to reach my creative potential, but first I’ll arrange a guinea pig funeral. Today I’m going to experiment with self-expression, but first I’ll find lost football boots… Under a bed, with the distracting dust balls. So I write a […]
Daffodil
Daffodil I am a member of that host here by the bay from flinty, frosty shudders to the weary wilt of season’s end. On parade in my egg-yolk crown, fluttering, dipping alone in this crowd. Breeze blasts cruel tempo and pushes me: I’m on my knees then twitch again to still. That bitter loath-ed wind, […]
Masks
On the most ordinary of outings Between the seasonal specials and the dog food That’s where it happens Crossing off baked beans and then You look up and There is a baby who doesn’t smile back Why would he? The woman with the liver-spotted knuckles and the sardines in her trolley List, tightly clutched Her […]
Exploring Creative Writing With Your Child
Giving your child as many opportunities as possible to explore creative writing will not only help hone their reading and writing skills and vocabulary range, but also give them a chance to use their imagination and creativity. They might also find it a good outlet for expressing their thoughts and feelings. Read on for some […]
