I’m a Mum on Mother’s DayWondering why I feel this wayWhy does a day that’s all for meConstrict me so uncomfortably?There’s cards and pressies, hugs and kissingWhy do I feel there’s something missing?Shouldn’t I just accept the praiseheaped on me and demand a raiseFor taking care of these kids of mine?Yet here’s the problem, clear … Continue reading S’mother’s Day
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Queen Hornet
Lazy and languid she emerges Startling colours of bold and bright Gold and red hues of awe and alarming A magnificent and terrifying sight She starts her bold quest preparing the nest for her offspring and all of their kin The work is hard and the labour consuming as she chews wood to a papery … Continue reading Queen Hornet
Meaning: keep it simple
For a couple of years I felt well and truly stuck... I was well educated and thought that would automatically translate to ‘success’ in life (success was pretty narrowly defined in terms of paid employment, so perhaps I wasn’t that well educated after all). I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but knew I … Continue reading Meaning: keep it simple
Rae Cod’s Writing 