Poetry Forum

Very touching, Mayflower. And obviously very personal. You have to consider whether you would like us to comment on this, perhaps making suggestions that you might find insensitive or inept for such a personal piece, or whether just sharing it is enough. For the record, I rather like it. We can lea...

Mum I hope you know.... I sat on the hard plastic seat all those nights, just to rub your feet I moisturised your skin, To try and stop it from becoming so sore and thin I rubbed your head, to try and comfort you, whilst you lay dying in the bed, I hope you remember everything I said I sang your fav...

Really intense piece, especially since it came from someone touching only the hand.

Upon these heady waves, We search for a new found land, Beneath the cliffs, Yet above the sea, We find our beach of perfect gold, A place where we may lay our hands, And rest our bones, A place never to feel alone, For although we be by ourselves, The water, the rocks, the sand and the air, All off...