That’s what we do, isn’t it? Pretend we don’t care as much, So we don’t get burnt first, So we’re not the one left feeling rejected, So we can keep face.
My Gratitude is All Yours
I’m grateful for the reciprocation. I wanted to connect with you and you didn’t leave me hanging out to dry. I’m grateful that we can talk and that there is a sharing of things that are close to your heart. Things that matter. I’m grateful that I’m called on when you’re in times […]
Who is Joycellyn?
I’m the girl who likes to play with words. I don’t mean in the sense of lies (who has time for that!). I mean in the sense of any kind of writing. I’ve loved being a scribe ever since I can remember, and for so long I’ve been hiding something else that I love to […]
Poem: I Always Knew it Was You
From the first time we spoke, It was always about you. I always knew it was you, From the first flutter of my heart, To the first embrace, It was always about you. I always knew it was you, When I stopped thinking of me, When I could only think of you, From […]
Poem: Is it Too Late?
That sinking feeling again Because I think you’re not interested. Am I too late? I want to roll back the time, To when you held me in your gaze. Am I too late? Oh, if I could just not give a damn! But I’m here staring into space. Am I too late? […]
Poem: I Still Love You Bae!
Twenty days have gone past. It’s official! No matter how hard I try, I still love you, Bae. I should be over it. I should move on. I should find my love a new home. But I still love you, Bae. Even when ten days had gone past. I should have let you […]
Poem: Omar Epps Smile
Big white teeth, Cheeky grin, Shiny, dark skin. That was him.
Working for Yourself Can Have its Challenges
I know, I know! I’ve wanted this for so long so why complain. And I’m not complaining, honestly. It’s important to paint a true picture of what working for yourself can be like. So, I’ve got into this habit of popping along to a café to work when I’ve got lots to get through. Some […]