Approximate reading time: 2 min Written 27th July 2021 So continuing with my session my friend asked me the age Of this inner little critic Who keeps taking centre stage Urg I know who it is Neurotic Angel through and through My inner teenage counterpart Who sticks to me like glue She never feels nearly …
My Poetry Ban
Approximate reading time: 3 min Written the 27th July 2021 I was doing a CI session Tonight with a new friend I couldn’t stop crying From the moment we logged in He was patient and kind not a worry on his face “Your tears are welcome Gayle Let’s give them some space.” “It’s crazy!” I …
I still fit
Approximate reading time: 3min Written 18th of July 2021 A weight has been lifted It feels like I can breathe Not gripped in my gut strangled by anxiety I can fuck up I can fail I can get it all wrong That doesn’t mean I should never Ever belong The beauty of what I’m feeling …
Walk Away
Approximate reading time: 3 min Written the 15th of July 2021 So today I had a lesson of an epic kind When I felt hurt, angry and so undermined I spoke to my headteacher (a couple of days ago) would she mind if I let three of my parents know… That their child “might” be …
The big Heave Ho
Approximate reading time: 11 minutes Written the 14th July 2021 I’m staring at my delivery’s (£250 worth!) In hindsight I wish I’d given shopping a wide berth I treated myself To orthopaedic shoes I’ve needed them for ages They’ve been long overdue I finally had a bonified full-time job And I think I am worth …
A bull in a china shop
Approximate reading time: 2 min 13/07/21 It’s been a bit of an emotional day I approached the headteacher A little disgruntled to say “I’m really upset lunch was 15 minutes late” (If I’m honest, I was exhausted finding it hard to regulate) Nursery and reception have no morning break For lunchtime, we are allocated 30 …
I fit
Approximate reading time: 3min Written 12th July 2021 Today was amazing I had such a great day As I sat in the staffroom With some colleagues as we played… a domino championship I can’t remember the last time I’ve laughed so much It felt a little sublime I sat feeling connected Happy Anxiety free Grateful …
Dear John
Approximate reading time: 8 min Written the 7th July 2022 My teaching assistant John walked out today Irritated and angry that I had the audacity to say “I’m so frustrated I have so much work to get through It really doesn’t help when I have to do your job to” In fairness, he was leaving …
Grey Rock
Approximate reading time: 2min Written on the 4th July 2021 I’m done playing games Always trying to be nice A narcissist’s mood is like rolling a dice Never quite sure What you’ll get on each throw One day they love you The next day maybe no It’s exhausting trying Not to take it to heart …
The Adventures of Kale and Brug
Approximate Reading time: 9min I’m sorry it’s been ages since I have written anything fresh… I have been on holiday with my baby brother Bruce who flew over from South Africa. We spent 3 days in the Netherlands and then did a road trip to Germany and spent 3 days in, and around Münster. It …