TW: Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Anxiety, Complaints, Mental Illness. Do you know what it feels like to drown surrounded by … More
Tag: depression
On Breaking Up w/ Writing Competitions
I have rarely won anything in my life. The last thing I won was a raffle at an open mic … More
On Losing Hope and Those Who Lack Empathy
Ever since I can remember, I have had grand plans. I come from an ambitious family, so rising the ladder … More
Artists and Symposiums
I have always experienced ageism. I pride myself on my intelligence and knowledge of different subjects, which has been acquired … More
Strip Tease
London, 2015 standing on the platform of Piccadillythe woman beside me flicks her TescoClubcard between her French acrylics.the man opposite … More
Self Portrait as Extracts
Monday I met up with X today. We ate pancakes. He said I look good. I wish he wouldn’t lie. … More
15/03/22
Today has been filled with a lot of worry and tears. Barney (cat) was fine this morning, but he changed … More
Supine
Did you know that Salvador Dali would take small naps with a key in his hand and a dish beneath … More
Dirty Blonde
Two-pronged claw squeezing bottleneck — a pale gold liquid that drips down her shell. Wrapped in punchtoned cloth, the roofpainted … More
Self-Portrait of the Poet as Saudade
Saudade (n.) a feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament. Nobody … More
Courtenay's Corner 