Read my poetry

  • The gifts we are given

    This poem was inspired by hearing a kaumātua (respected elder) speak during a work event recently. I was enthralled by the power, passion, aroha (love) and wisdom in her words.… Read more

  • Gardener’s delight

    You can probably tell that I am embracing the Spring-time vibe, and the dusting of optimism it brings. Winter will always be my #1, and it’s ok for Spring to… Read more

  • Spring is here

    Today it feels like Spring has finally sprung! The sky is clear blue, the warmth of the sun gently diffused by a cool breeze. Neighbours have tidied their lawnsand are… Read more

  • Questions that keep me up at night

    So, it’s 1am and I can’t sleep. Rather than toss and turn I decided to get up and work on a phrase that was rattling around my brain. This is… Read more

  • Better late than never!

    I realised this morning, as I was getting to the bottom of my first cup of coffee, that it has been over a week since my last post. I guess… Read more

  • Controversial views: Modern dance

    The following poem is a reflection on a something that happened with a very good friend about 5 years ago. She had been offered tickets to the opening night of… Read more

  • The road less travelled

    It’s been a couple of days since my last post. I have been busy around the house etc. Even in a Level 3 Lockdown there’s plenty on the ‘to do’… Read more

  • A modern nursery rhyme

    This is just a bit of fun, and for anyone who feels that they can never do anything right! Little ArohaLittle Aroha sat on the floor “What are you doing… Read more

  • Unplanned supplemental

    Good morning/good evening everyone. I was pushing my pen around a scrap of paper this morning while finishing my coffee when I started to do a silly exercise using four… Read more

  • Journey to the centre of the earth

    This poem was inspired by a random news article on the Bing homepage. I didn’t believe the headline so I used Google to do a quick fact check…low and behold…there… Read more

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