Shrink

This is a found poem using text from ‘Chasing Beauty’, a memoir piece by Jane Birkin. First published by Elle … More

The Building: An Olfactory Journey

Entrance: Cold – Rain – Paper Stairs: Damp – Vomit – An aggressive amount of air freshener Flats 1-8: Burnt toast – Weed … More

Less than three months into my indefinite stay, Hell froze over. It was a Wednesday afternoon. I remember this because … More

“If you don’t like where you are, then move – you are not a tree,” you say, even though you know I … More

I’m having one of those days where nothing happens, and nothing is going to happen, and everything is static and … More

I can’t decide which is more painful when you talk to me or when you ignore me either way it’s … More

The bus pulled up and I looked out of the window and thought, “I’ve been here before.” Well of course … More

“I can’t wait for you to meet me. I’m better now, I think I’m better now, I’m a better person. … More

Anyone can save someone else if they want to if they have reason to. But only the bravest people can … More

“What on earth happened to your face?” She closed her eyes, tilted her head down so that her chin was … More