Poems

Whether you get inspired or you 'think' that you find them dull, they are everywhere in our lives.

Inspirational quotes - the short versions;
music - its basically a long essay of a large poem.

Me?

This is what Poems are to me:

I have been inspired to put pen to paper for my words, the words so desperately trying to escape from ones self. with that of poetry.

My inspiration comes from a friend called Crystal. If you have read my blogs before then you shall recognise the name and that I have published poems done by her before hand. Beautifully written and emotionally charged too.

I do not wish to compare myself ideally, however human nature does so! I am nothing like her with words!

Mine (my poems) just spill, forming into what I think is a poem.

Maybe, quite possibly, a bit untidy and a random study of poetry but one that is also some type of therapy to myself - as Crystal amongst others - and its a form of art that I have appreciated of late to help myself.

It is a form of therapy; one that helps me to repair and get thoughts, feelings and the chance to repair out there.

Crystal is the one I thank for showing me the way.

She has shared with me some personal and harrowing moments through her very own words and poetry. Crystal let me into her world of hurt, despair & pain.

Poems have been a process for her to repair/recover all her  thoughts and physical wounds.

Its due to Crystal opening up to me, that I have took pen to paper in moments that I find it hard to explain or ones that I feel that I cant actually get others to understand my level of thought.

The last time I wrote? Year 9! Yes school.

It was a form I chose to communicate in English class - via Poets/English Lit.

I found art a better form of communication than any other way.

Art was expressive, although it allowed oneself to remain alone & not overly expressive... As per drama for one example - I hated drama! School in general to be matter of fact!! Terrible and terrifying.

With all the above taken into account. Expect more expression from oneself via Poetry, rhyme & the selection written by Crystal.

Note that not all Poems written by myself, are of a personal experience, but of which I have heard and seen from others. Therefore, am getting all the thoughts out via some beautiful wording.

Kate

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Westminster Tragedy

Westminster Tragedy

Before reading this, please understand these are my own thoughts, opinions and thinking's; I blog to get thoughts and feelings out.

I respect a good debate and like to get involved in a good hearted one too. Although this is my lil space to express myself.

As I sit and write this, I am watching Panorama - Westminster Terror Attack.

I am watching lots of different people, of many backgrounds, ethnic minorities, give multiple opinions, of what happened a week ago.

The programme are trying to ask and answer questions at a time that there is more speculation than that of actual fact… Re the WhatsApp encryption codes.

Just a personal opinion as is the rest of this.

One thing is for sure, the loss of lives, the many with live changing injuries and those that saw the terrible moment unfold - possibly causing long term mental/physical or both disturbance (PTSD/ANXIETY/SHOCK to name but a few), is an extreme tragedy without the marker of it being a terror attack.

What I am watching and keep seeing, since the moment of its happening, is the word radicalisation.

I am in complete agreement that every single person needs to be involved and help to reduce to (hopefully) eventually stop this process.

I do think that this is somewhat blame shifting.

I feel as though it is taking the blame from the individual who made their own mind up, their own decision, their own choice to negotiate their own their actions and then decide on their own to carry out this monstrosity.

It was one individual (thus far) who decided to take multiple steps, to cause as much devastation in one swoop. They had zero regards to who, what or if they themselves got inured or in this case killed.

It is not fair to allow an organisation to say that they done this. No, it was down to the individual (as far as we know) that done so.

What gets me with the word radicalisation, is how in this day and age many automatically presume it to be a certain religion/race.

No.

It is so not and I cannot help but feel that we will see in the up and coming months a retaliation on those who do not deserve it and they are decent humans with a moral compass.

What we should be focussing on is teaching our kids and future children, about manners again.

We should be teaching them about mental health as a standard and if they have got an issue with anger (poss undiagnosed) then they with the right morals, manners and teachings can make the correct decision in life.

One that will ensure they are not at risk of brainwashing or being lead on by an organisation that means harm and has zero relation to religion or morals.

They will be able to have the right mechanisms, confidence & support given for them to decide right from wrong.

I am fully aware we cannot save everyone, but if we can just one…

Westminster could have been avoided.

If my thoughts above seem rose tinted or narrow minded, at least I have hope for a better future and not all have harm in their soul.

I leave this with my sentiments to those involved, their families and friends.

Especially that of PC Keith Palmer - a true Hero in every sense. 

Kate

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The Storm

THE  STORM

You cant see the storm behind my eyes,

Due to my little white lies,

I tell them to protect you,

Why?

Because I love you.

You cant see the storm behind my eyes,

The storm that I really try hard to disguise,

The angst, the pain, the emotional hurt,

I conceal all this 'dirt',

It needs to stay inside,

Why?

I need not release anymore hurt that I feel inside.

If you do get a glimpse of the storm that brews,

A tender hug shall do,

As no one can get rid of this,

This storm I have behind my eyes…

By Kate

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