In this poem, I explain that having overlapping health issues and chronic illnesses has led to various symptoms of which I can’t identify the cause. This poem has also been performed live at The Pleasance for SLAMinutes does Mental Health.
This poem delves into the struggles of a protagonist lost in the darkest depths of immorality and sin, battling against their own impulses.
This poem unveils the inevitable passing-down of generational trauma through a lens of a mother and her three daughters.
This poem explores the cyclical nature of time on memories and foresight, with vivid imagery, historical allusions, and subtle religious undertones
A poem which explores the polarity of two different cultures from the perspective of a second-generation immigrant, and how this can affect the definition of ‘home’.
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A tale exploring the duality of life, where the protagonist is torn between nostalgic family ties and the dark secrets of the Italian underworld.
Initially written during a creative writing workshop, I considered the idea of being able to buy bottled-up emotions. However, as someone whose euphoria is often found in buying a new book, I wanted to explore how different people might experience the same emotion.
A political commentary delving into themes of colonisation, freedom, and betrayal, set in a re-imagined dystopian world.
A woman, unhappy in her marriage, rants about all the ways her husband has wronged her. Although she starts off as unlikeable, her sharp wit and humour makes her a character you can’t help but root for.
A ‘whodunit’ murder mystery set in the rural landscapes of Cornwall.
An unsettling short story about a woman who is reunited with a captivating figure from her past. As she meticulously prepares for the encounter, the familiar yet eerie presence of her guest unsettles her. What begins as a simple tea gathering quickly spirals into something much darker, exploring the allure and dread of an eternal bond that leaves her forever changed.
A dark, mythological tale where paradise is lost to ancestral wrath, and a desperate search uncovers the true depths of damnation.
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