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Wednesday, 30, July, 2025

‘Subjugation’ and ‘Ostracise Me’: poetry by the late David Kemp

David tragically lost his life during his fight to regain his 'mental health'; published here with permission, are two of his insightful poems By David...

Two poems from the heartfelt poetry collection by Emily Watson

The poems below were first published on the author's website 'Rooted in Love' Introduction My partner of 20 years died by suicide in 2024. She had...

The work of grief

The work of grief Your working day starts When you open your eyes And arrive at the office of deep loss You sit at your stomach-sinking desk And turn...

Open the Can of Worms by Tracey Farrell

I want you to see me...work well with me, and open that can of worms. Not to watch you squirm but to help me see. That I am not rotten. That my ‘mental illness’ and my addictions. Are just a symptoms of trauma not forgotten.

At The Threshold Pacing – Tom Burgess shares his insights and poetry

The two poems and accompanying artwork published below are part of a larger piece of work documenting one of several psychotic episodes I have...