Painted Poetry

‘Magic is not what happens,
But what you do.
It’s not what makes you rich,
But what makes you poor.’

In this collection of poetry, readers can dive into feelings and thoughts about mental health, love, childhood and the natural world. The poet weaves her words with an innate sense of destiny, even when pushing through obstacles of self-doubt and exclusion. From the diamond beauty she sees in sparkling ice, to the darkest moments of being alone, we can find solace and wisdom. As the last stanza of the final poem says:-

‘Let’s reach out and live,
Let’s share, love and give,
Let’s find our lost selves in strangers…’