Category: poetry
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I composed a short poem in Polish to lift the spirits of a dear friend who was feeling overwhelmed by the heavy weight of leadership responsibilities. I wanted to remind them that they are not alone and that their strength, even when tested, inspires others. Napisałem krótki wiersz po polsku,…
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Partly inspired by Jack Reacher (a character from my series), partly by the abandoned farms in the Highlands connected to the Clearances, partly by how I see travelling — leaving no trace behind — and partly because I really wanted midges to appear in the poem. Coignafeainternach.Monadhliath track.Wind skims the…
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Dusk andthe beach collide,a lonely helmet —with a human inside —sits in the duny sand. Brows salted,eyes to the farness,to the equipoise wheredesire sinks in darknessand the sea sings names. He’s still.Time does not speak.Only the wind’s hush.Only the bushy peakcovers the pulsing rush. Hoping — a voice,a glow in…
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Breathing It slips inside, unnoticedA translucent, hearth-warm touchThen motionless,Until a gaspundoes too much. Breathing is a subconscious act that sustains life, yet the way we breathe—through the nose or the mouth—can have profound implications for our health. Mouth breathing, especially when it becomes chronic, is increasingly recognized as a significant…
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During the Heal Scotland Festival, I found a beautiful space for self-discovery in an art workshop called Art Alchemy. Guided by emotion and the energy of the moment, I painted spring and wrote a poem to match its bloom. Both became reflections of how I feel inside—and I’m delighted to…
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