Gently you place the recognisable paper cup beside me. But it’s not just a coffee. It’s a warm and welcome rescue on a day that blooms from a restless night and meltdowns; It’s a reminder that you have my back, you will be there to catch me just before I fall, and bring me back… Continue reading Not just a coffee…
Tag: Irish Writer
‘Til death do us part?
I stared at myself in the tall mirror, awkwardly positioned just adjacent to the door of the female toilets. The five minutes that I had stolen away for some calm were quickly draining away. My self-induced ceasefire was hastily disappearing and soon I would be back in the midst of friendly fire filled with ‘you… Continue reading ‘Til death do us part?
Sorry I have been so quiet lately…
I wrote this little piece during the early days of the covid 19 lockdown however it is one that feels a little bit relevant again when I have a daughter struggling with school based anxiety and school non attendance. Sorry I have been so quiet lately… This place is hectic, Our house is far from… Continue reading Sorry I have been so quiet lately…
People Don’t Just Disappear by Claire Allan
*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the author, Claire Allan, in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. * People Don’t Just Disappear is the latest psychological thriller from Derry based author Claire Allan. When a knock on the door from a young boy pulls… Continue reading People Don’t Just Disappear by Claire Allan
Home
She knows when he is nearby. She doesn’t have to hear him or see him. There is that fresh fragrance with a hint of deep, strong wooden undertones. It is crisp and clean. The smell of sweet pine on a Spring day. And underneath that reoccurring yet not permanent essence is another homely aroma. So… Continue reading Home
Life lately…
Dropping the girls off to school this morning, the wind from Storm Amy was slowly starting to pick up. We watched as two birds tried with all their might to fly yet despite their wings rapidly flapping, their bodies soaring and swooping, and a constant flutter of movement, they were getting no where. They almost… Continue reading Life lately…
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell
TW: This book and review discuss domestic abuse A heart breaking and beautifully written story, Nesting follows the journey of Ciara, a pregnant mum of two, who makes the quick decision one evening to leave her abusive husband. This debut novel from Roisín O’Donnell grew originally out of a short story, and I must admit… Continue reading Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell
Day trip to the seaside
“You’re too young. You don't understand.” But Tara understood more than they did. She lived it, day in day out. She pulls the door closed. The heat in the car is smothering. Stifling her own thoughts. Her heartbeat pulsing in her ears. Hot. Suffocating. Screaming reverberates through the car. Her sister kicks out, helpless. Her… Continue reading Day trip to the seaside
Little Bird
Day 4 of the John Hewitt International Summer School finished. What an amazing, inspiring and creative week… thought I would put together a little story of my journey so far … Little Bird The slight lip of the sun peaked from just beyond the horizon. Pearls of dew glistening on top of tranquil green leaves.… Continue reading Little Bird
John Hewitt Summer School – Day 2
𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙬𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚. 💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫💫 💫 💫 This quote, often attributed to Lewis Carroll although I don’t believe… Continue reading John Hewitt Summer School – Day 2
Wee Bubble of Books 