Submissions by Wafflenose (Ellie)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
KALEIDOSCOPE: Poems about life in its glorious technicolour (2022); AWAITING THE DAWN: Poems of hope for life's journey (2023); Both available on Amazon UK, US and Worldwide.
LOVE POEM
Published
16th Mar 2024 9:16pm
16th Mar 2024 9:16pm
Missing
Not so very long ago,
I did not know I needed you.
None of us did—
it's hard to miss someone you never knew.
Now, your absence looms large
every time you leave.
I did not know I needed you.
None of us did—
it's hard to miss someone you never knew.
Now, your absence looms large
every time you leave.
#sadness
#love
#family
#friendship
#IMissYou
342 reads
9 Comments
STORY POEM
Published
4th Mar 2024 00:52am
4th Mar 2024 00:52am
Spinning Plates
Once upon a time,
there lived a plate spinner.
Providing the momentum
to keep the plates moving
gave her purpose,
comfort and joy.
Although her life was busy,
she thrived for years
and would happily add more plates
whenever life required it.
Until one day,
she fell—
and all her plates
crashed
down
on
top
of
her
there lived a plate spinner.
Providing the momentum
to keep the plates moving
gave her purpose,
comfort and joy.
Although her life was busy,
she thrived for years
and would happily add more plates
whenever life required it.
Until one day,
she fell—
and all her plates
crashed
down
on
top
of
her
#LifeStruggles
#confessional
#illness
#SelfReflection
#suffering
206 reads
8 Comments
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
384 reads
6 Comments
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
338 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
304 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
312 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
282 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
232 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
378 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
282 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
277 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
366 reads
3 Comments
DU Poetry : Submissions by Wafflenose (Ellie)
