friendship

A Complementary Series of Complimentary Sonnets

I’ve heard it said of smiles that they may light a room, but yours shines bright…
Death of a River Guide

Contradictory feelingsobscure the waters,like the white foamon the Franklin rapids.The proffered hand,just within reach,may offer salvationor…
Dedication: There but for the “Grace of God” go I

You feel alone.This solitude is one no amount of company can banish.It pervades each nook of…
Letter of Resignation

Interior Desert Midnight To whom it may concern or: Dear People-With-Whom-I-Have-Any-Form-Of-Relationship I write to tender my…
Incomplete Sonnet

I am touched by the sadness in your eyes. I would wish to enclose you in…
On the flip side

You used to have the wrong idea About what made you feel worthy, Beautiful, Strong, Empowered,…
The Elephant in The Room

Do you see Her? The elephant in the room? Of course you do! She can hardly…
Untitled

You talk to my inner critic. You address her directly: I’m here to love you gently…
Retribution by Sarah Barrie

I couldn’t put this down. Devoured it in 3 days around work and the kids. I…
Rosewater – a book review

Elsie is struggling to adult in London. She’s a poet, but it’s hard to make that…
The Work Wives – a book review

Deb and Quinn are work best friends. Quinn has been unlucky with online dating and thinks…
Come Down, Cat! – a book review

Come Down, Cat! Is a picture book with delightful illustrations. It’s evening and Nicholas’s cat is…
Daisy Jones & The Six – a book review

This novel is surprisingly intoxicating. I’d heard a lot of hype but the idea didn’t really…
Beyond the Lavender Fields – a book review

First book read of 2022! Beyond the Lavender Fields was a slow starter for me because…
Devotion – a book review

Hannah Kent is quite possibly the most talented writer of our time. I’ve always loved Coleridge’s…