give me a creative welsh dresser
and crockery that does not break
give me thoughts and feelings
that drown out all the hate

if i told you creativity,
was representative –
of your mental health
would you believe me
would you?

look, i could hang some bunting on it
or i could paint it in pretty colours
maybe i could hang it in a frame
or i could act like it is parental approval
and accept that you want me to take the blame

our experience shapes us
but what sort of shape is it
rough or smooth
sharp edges,
or indented grooves?

Resilience the part of us which we describe as the, ‘me’ it has to have some resilience let me explain, … More

one day
you could have your own
side office
and with it, a paper crown

i feel twisted –
and bent out of shape
i am remodeled and faded
in the mangle of fate

i carry the weight of failure
as i carry the weight of success
i watch the scales
and where they come to rest