: About Me

Not long ago I turned forty and this has definitely been a significant milestone for me. Not in a numerical sense but more in terms about being aware of who I am and who I want to be. Yes, those self-help books are certainly an eye opener! I am discovering a whole new world out there for me to explore. I am on a grand new journey and yes, it's all about me!
I have been teaching primary school children for almost two years and prior to that spent four years at university attaining my degree. I have loved every minute of being back in the field of education. It's a window to so many wonderful opportunities.
During this time of growth, I went through a marriage break-up. I am now a single mother of two teenage daughters who challenge me every day.I have created a different life for us now, one in which there should be no limitations to the opportunities life brings.
Early last year I began to creatively write again and realised how much healing and passion had been stirred from spilling my emotions with words.
I have since written may pieces of poetry and some I have entered into competitions with the chance they may attract some attention.
To describe myself in a few words I would have to say I am bold, adventurous and always open to new challenges. I want to be the best role model for my daughters and convey to them that limitations are only a mindset. My motto is "Attitude is everything".

My passion is ...

reading, writing and life

I know too much about ...

myself

My parents always told me ...

to always be grateful

My childhood ambition ...

to be a champion sprinter

My favorite memory ...

engaging in adventures with my siblings

Why I write ...

to express myself in a way that is true for me

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading "Soul Mountain", watching "Australian Idol" and recently watched the movie "Music and Lyrics" I loved it!

My first job ...

Retail-Pharmacy Assistant

My best moment ...

Being awarded my Bachelor of Education

My inspiration ...

To own my own bookshop and to build on my writing skills so that I can make a career from it.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Child abuse

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Fragile Wings Behind the weather-board pales, where his screams are muffled cries He finds solace and protection within the wired fence In a garden bed hidden by a shrub and sweet paper wrappers A crushed soul swoops to comfort an outcast with broken wings A desperate reach for it causes a momentary struggle It's captured fluttering resigned to the fleshy iron bars Its racing heart slows; it succumbs to the auspicious stranger Releasing, relinquishing, quietening Lives entwined like a needle thread of tapestry Intricately and delicately complimenting the stripped canvas He recalls a time w...

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