Category: Talking Poems

Magic Made Real – A Poem

As a child, I used to dream of magic made real, of distant lands where magic held sway, where it was a real, vibrant thing that coloured the sky and shone from the eyes of everyone. As I grew older, that dream faded, replaced… Continue Reading “Magic Made Real – A Poem”

What Lay Forgotten – A Poem

She got on to the elevator. When she saw me, her smile brightened and her whole body shone. “Hi!” She said, excitedly. “How are you? I haven’t seen you in forever!” I looked through my memory, the albums of memories that are there. I… Continue Reading “What Lay Forgotten – A Poem”

An Orchestra of Wind, Light and Leaves – A Poem

I can hear the sound of leaves whenever you walk, rustling along the ground. I look down to see if I can spot them, trailing merrily along after you. Every time I do, I am shocked to find that there are no leaves fluttering… Continue Reading “An Orchestra of Wind, Light and Leaves – A Poem”

The Forest Inside – A Poem

The trees have returned. I can see them out of the corner of my eyes, their leaves waving like fingers trying to beckon me closer so that they can wrap me in a dark embrace. I can feel my body answering their shrill call,… Continue Reading “The Forest Inside – A Poem”

Shine Your Light – A Poem

  The first time I met you, I was nervous. I had never had a mother in law. However, I needn’t have worried. You were as kind and selfless as your son. As I got to know you better, I felt the warmth that… Continue Reading “Shine Your Light – A Poem”