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T’was
T’was the week before Christmas, when all through the land Not a creature was safe from austerity’s hand. The P45s were placed in the OUT-tray with care, While Chairman and MD made sure they weren’t there. At home, … Continue reading
I got brains on the brain
Why do we become who we become? I puzzle over this a lot. Fixated that I could’ve been better, done better, achieved more, ‘if only’, ‘if only’, ‘if only…’ Who were you supposed to be? Apparently, who we become isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, art, childhood, growing up, motherhood, musings, parenting, perception, thinking, thoughts, writing
Tagged anxiety, art, change, childhood, difference, growing up, life, motherhood, musings, parenting, science, society, thinking, thoughts
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Bird Brain
I saw the birds perched in a tree at the end of the road. Black bird shapes on black branches, settled in silhouette against the cold white winter sky. I count 10. I think there are 10. What is in … Continue reading
Mother Mask
Who else puts on a mask, just to face the day? I was doing my make-up today and suddenly realised what a strange ritual this is. Shading in an acceptable face. Drawing on a pair of watchful eyes. Crayoning on a smile. A … Continue reading
Posted in ageing, body image, motherhood, musings
Tagged ageing, ageism, anger, anxiety, body image, boomer, change, confidence, depression, difference, life, lonely, motherhood, musings, older women
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