With the festive season upon us, we know that for some people the “merry” in Christmas may feel more like “miserable.” There’s definitely a high level of expectation around Christmas. read more…
We, the hope – a poem People see my silence on the surfaceshe’s happy, she’s calminside I’m a stormexternal silence – internally violenta war, battle lines unclearI’m in the trenches. read more…
It’s 3 am. While the world around her lies fast asleep, she’s wide awake; awake and utterly alone. It used to scare her – being alone – but she’s been trudging. read more…
Naomi gives her raw and honest account of how the pandemic has changed not only the perception of the colours of the grass, but also given her a reason to spread the message: “You are not alone.”
A blog from our Co-founders Supporters, Clients, Service Users, PINners, Friends, It’s the end of the year and in typical PoetsIN fashion, it wouldn’t be right to leave this year. read more…
Here beginneth the second part; here we are once again, indulging in the philosophical question—can there be a religion without god? I should once again warn the reader, that I. read more…
Welcome to the next installment of etymology pieces. This time round, Kelly delves into the word etymology (how meta), dandelions and prostitutes. Infortainment for you. So, read on, dear reader.. read more…
Do you wonder where words and sayings originated? Well, wonder no more as the extremely well read and talented Kelly Knox investigates this very thing for us all. This time. read more…
Πάσχω/ πάθος (Paskho: ‘to suffer’/ Pathos: ‘that which happens to a person) Pathetic: (adjective) “From Middle French pathétique, from Latin patheticus, from Ancient Greek παθητικός (pathētikós, “subject to feeling, capable. read more…
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Advice for navigating this festive season
With the festive season upon us, we know that for some people the “merry” in Christmas may feel more like “miserable.” There’s definitely a high level of expectation around Christmas. read more…
We, The Hope
We, the hope – a poem People see my silence on the surfaceshe’s happy, she’s calminside I’m a stormexternal silence – internally violenta war, battle lines unclearI’m in the trenches. read more…
Loneliness – tips to cope with feeling alone
It’s 3 am. While the world around her lies fast asleep, she’s wide awake; awake and utterly alone. It used to scare her – being alone – but she’s been trudging. read more…
The Grass is Never Greener – Guest Blog Written by Naomi Hefter
Naomi gives her raw and honest account of how the pandemic has changed not only the perception of the colours of the grass, but also given her a reason to spread the message: “You are not alone.”
A Rebirth of Creativity During Lockdown: Guest Blog Written by Milli-Rose Ruben
Lockdown has affected us all. But the one commonality is that everyone has been touched by its presence in one form or another.
End of Year Reflection
A blog from our Co-founders Supporters, Clients, Service Users, PINners, Friends, It’s the end of the year and in typical PoetsIN fashion, it wouldn’t be right to leave this year. read more…
A Religion Without God: Taboo, Ritual and Religion (Part 2) by Kelly Knox
Here beginneth the second part; here we are once again, indulging in the philosophical question—can there be a religion without god? I should once again warn the reader, that I. read more…
Etymology of Etymology, Dandelion and Prostitute
Welcome to the next installment of etymology pieces. This time round, Kelly delves into the word etymology (how meta), dandelions and prostitutes. Infortainment for you. So, read on, dear reader.. read more…
Etymology of the word Panic by Kelly Knox
Do you wonder where words and sayings originated? Well, wonder no more as the extremely well read and talented Kelly Knox investigates this very thing for us all. This time. read more…
The Etymology of Sympathy and Empathy by Kelly Knox
Πάσχω/ πάθος (Paskho: ‘to suffer’/ Pathos: ‘that which happens to a person) Pathetic: (adjective) “From Middle French pathétique, from Latin patheticus, from Ancient Greek παθητικός (pathētikós, “subject to feeling, capable. read more…