Submissions by Wafflenose (Ellie)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
5th July 2023:KALEIDOSCOPE (Poems about life in its glorious technicolour) is now available on Amazon UK, US and Worldwide.
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
6th Jul 2023 6:02pm
6th Jul 2023 6:02pm
New Book
It's out!!!
My second book, 'KALEIDOSCOPE', is available on Amazon UK, US and Worldwide. Kindle and paperback editions.
UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CB4XVNPB
US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XVNPB
Kaleidoscope is a collection of poems reflecting a wide range of human emotions and experiences. Grouped by colours of the rainbow, the themes range from anger and passion, joy and peace, to hope and mystery. Just as the view through a kaleidoscope changes when the dial is turned, our perspective on life varies according to our viewpoint...
My second book, 'KALEIDOSCOPE', is available on Amazon UK, US and Worldwide. Kindle and paperback editions.
UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CB4XVNPB
US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XVNPB
Kaleidoscope is a collection of poems reflecting a wide range of human emotions and experiences. Grouped by colours of the rainbow, the themes range from anger and passion, joy and peace, to hope and mystery. Just as the view through a kaleidoscope changes when the dial is turned, our perspective on life varies according to our viewpoint...
#books
#LifeAsAWriter
#WritingPoetry
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
2nd Jul 2023 9:43pm
2nd Jul 2023 9:43pm
Life in all its colours
As all the colours in the spectrum
combine to make white light,
and all the instruments in an orchestra
combine to play a symphony—
all of life’s experiences
make up who we are.
Frustrations, happiness,
disappointments and joy,
anger, sadness,
hope and love
create the colours
which, woven together,
tell our life story.
I’ve come to see that
the dark times are just as valid
as the light ones.
Like the minor chords
which form part of the accompaniment
to even pieces written in major keys,
it is in...
combine to make white light,
and all the instruments in an orchestra
combine to play a symphony—
all of life’s experiences
make up who we are.
Frustrations, happiness,
disappointments and joy,
anger, sadness,
hope and love
create the colours
which, woven together,
tell our life story.
I’ve come to see that
the dark times are just as valid
as the light ones.
Like the minor chords
which form part of the accompaniment
to even pieces written in major keys,
it is in...
#happiness
#sadness
#hope
#dark
#LifeStruggles
146 reads
3 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
2nd Jul 2023 7:09pm
2nd Jul 2023 7:09pm
Through the Kaleidoscope
Acknowledge the darkness
but do not dwell on it —
months or years from now
with the clarity of hindsight,
you will see how it combines
with every colour of the rainbow
to create an image of great beauty.
Constantly changing; dynamic and vibrant,
YOUR life is a masterpiece.
Do you see it yet?
but do not dwell on it —
months or years from now
with the clarity of hindsight,
you will see how it combines
with every colour of the rainbow
to create an image of great beauty.
Constantly changing; dynamic and vibrant,
YOUR life is a masterpiece.
Do you see it yet?
#dark
#LifeStruggles
#rainbow
122 reads
3 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
14th May 2023 2:10pm
14th May 2023 2:10pm
Limerick Collection #6
Right, I have eight of these to write. Do check back later.
Competitive?
I went hiking with Ania, my sister;
we stopped because I had a blister.
She might have out-walked me
and even out-talked me,
but I'll beat her this evening at Twister.
Talent
My oldest of friends is called Anna
I always admired the manner
in which she'd draw, sing, use words;
bring me gifts (some absurd),
play the cello, recorder, pianna!
Peace and quiet?
There once was a woman named Max
whose...
Competitive?
I went hiking with Ania, my sister;
we stopped because I had a blister.
She might have out-walked me
and even out-talked me,
but I'll beat her this evening at Twister.
Talent
My oldest of friends is called Anna
I always admired the manner
in which she'd draw, sing, use words;
bring me gifts (some absurd),
play the cello, recorder, pianna!
Peace and quiet?
There once was a woman named Max
whose...
#friendship
#funny
171 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
10th May 2023 10:11pm
10th May 2023 10:11pm
Navel gazing #2
Put aside your worry and
lay your baggage down,
for neither belongs here.
Your one job
is to keep swimming.
Empty your mind
and
b r e a t h e
lay your baggage down,
for neither belongs here.
Your one job
is to keep swimming.
Empty your mind
and
b r e a t h e
#anxiety
#LifeStruggles
150 reads
2 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
9th May 2023 9:42pm
9th May 2023 9:42pm
And the answer is none. None more purple.
I finally ditched my phone today—
paid off my contact and cut my losses.
It was the only way.
Not having one is inconvenient—
I've become more reliant than I ever wanted to be.
It's complicated.
I could have walked out with a new phone—
they had a suitable model, but in one colour only:
it's boring black!
So I will go without for a couple of days—
because (naturally!) I need one in my favourite colour.
It's purple!
Well, the phone is advertised as being purple—
more like lilac really. Close enough. ...
paid off my contact and cut my losses.
It was the only way.
Not having one is inconvenient—
I've become more reliant than I ever wanted to be.
It's complicated.
I could have walked out with a new phone—
they had a suitable model, but in one colour only:
it's boring black!
So I will go without for a couple of days—
because (naturally!) I need one in my favourite colour.
It's purple!
Well, the phone is advertised as being purple—
more like lilac really. Close enough. ...
#technology
120 reads
5 Comments
DARK POEM
Published
8th May 2023 8:51pm
8th May 2023 8:51pm
Terrified
No matter how well things are going,
I cannot be happy
while one of you isn't.
I cannot be happy
while one of you isn't.
#teens
#motherhood
#MentalHealth #daughter
#MentalHealth #daughter
224 reads
4 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
7th May 2023 9:53pm
7th May 2023 9:53pm
Navel gazing #1
I can't help but wonder
whether my newfound ability
to bounce back
from devastating setbacks
is a sign that I'm becoming more resilient,
or simply shows that I'm
hardened to this world.
whether my newfound ability
to bounce back
from devastating setbacks
is a sign that I'm becoming more resilient,
or simply shows that I'm
hardened to this world.
#LifeStruggles
#LifeChangingMoment
#disappointment #philosophical
#disappointment #philosophical
154 reads
5 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
6th May 2023 11:24pm
6th May 2023 11:24pm
Limerick Collection 5
I will add to this in the coming days... I've promised to write a limerick for each person that donates to my latest charity fundraiser!
Insanity?
My friend Tanya's a personal trainer.
I'm not really sure who's the saner—
she runs right to the limit
(marathon! I just swim it!).
The answer to that's a no-brainer!
"It's just down the road!"
Whenever we're facing...
Insanity?
My friend Tanya's a personal trainer.
I'm not really sure who's the saner—
she runs right to the limit
(marathon! I just swim it!).
The answer to that's a no-brainer!
"It's just down the road!"
Whenever we're facing...
#identity
#sports
154 reads
3 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
5th May 2023 10:00pm
5th May 2023 10:00pm
Currently untitled
It seemed like an inauspicious evening—
I had no idea what was to come;
that I would make a friend for life,
that you would become part of the family
and that very soon,
we couldn't imagine life without you.
None of us knew how much we needed you.
Nobody was planning to love each other,
but it happened anyway.
I had no idea what was to come;
that I would make a friend for life,
that you would become part of the family
and that very soon,
we couldn't imagine life without you.
None of us knew how much we needed you.
Nobody was planning to love each other,
but it happened anyway.
#love
#family
#friendship
221 reads
3 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
4th May 2023 10:59pm
4th May 2023 10:59pm
The Merry Month of May
Pinch, punch, first of the month,
and no returns, they said.
However, I'd got my second wind
and gave them the third degree.
May the fourth be with them and protect them
from the revenge of the fifth.
At sixes and sevens,
while one over the eighth,
they went down like ninepins.
I wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole,
although this one goes up to eleven!
All in the merry month of May.
and no returns, they said.
However, I'd got my second wind
and gave them the third degree.
May the fourth be with them and protect them
from the revenge of the fifth.
At sixes and sevens,
while one over the eighth,
they went down like ninepins.
I wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole,
although this one goes up to eleven!
All in the merry month of May.
#PowerOfWords
159 reads
3 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
3rd May 2023 10:28pm
3rd May 2023 10:28pm
Talent
It's not what you have,
but your willingness to try;
to work and to give.
It's an unpopular opinion,
but I would go as far as to say that
most 'talent' consists of
interest + opportunity + application.
We all have much to offer.
You matter.
but your willingness to try;
to work and to give.
It's an unpopular opinion,
but I would go as far as to say that
most 'talent' consists of
interest + opportunity + application.
We all have much to offer.
You matter.
#philosophical
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6 Comments
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