Friendshippoetry Stories

The most heart felt words they say, cannot be properly expressed. From my childhood, I find it hard to express what's in my heart with my mouth. Therefore I looked for ways to express myself better and poetry came to me. I made this book a book for all types of poems.

Just as it says on the tin, a continued collection of my random poetical ramblings about everything, from love and friendships, education and travels, tears and laughter, fear and fate, and so much more. This year I am going to be exploring some forms of poetry that don't come as naturally to me as well, such as free verse and haiku's, hope you enjoy! xxx

I just find it funny how we all waited for someone else, but nobody waited for me.

Inspired by the fear of losing a close friend during surgery, ꜰʀɪEND explores the thoughts, emotions, and painful possibilities that flooded my mind while waiting and hoping for good news. Though the tragedy imagined in these pages never happened, the fear felt real enough to become poetry.

This is a poem about friendship. About the importance of having friends, the ups and downs and that friendships only can grow stronger. Sorry for bad English.

Here you'll find a collection of thoughts I never said out loud. Three years of poetry, with heartbreaks, healing, and little joys. I'll share the ones that stayed with me. I hope you find something that feels familiar.

Ange: The Borrower of Barter Books is a light-hearted tribute inspired by my work colleague, Angela Foggon, who is affectionately known to all of us simply as Ange. Ange and I work together Front of House in the Station Buffet Café at Barter Books in Alnwick. Long before I joined the team, Ange was already a familiar and much-loved presence there, known for her sense of humour, quick wit, and ability to make people smile. Over the years, she has become one of those people who helps make Barter Books the special place that it is. Ange is also famously the smallest member of our crew, which has led to plenty of affectionate teasing and workplace jokes, many of which have found their way into this poem. The poem playfully exaggerates my unfortunate habit of accidentally bumping into her. These incidents, along with references to her Borrower-like stature, are written purely for comedic effect and are intended with warmth, friendship, and admiration. In reality, the poem is not really about Ange's height at all. It is about her character, her humour, and the positive impact she has on the people around her. It also celebrates something I greatly admire about her: her determination to give up smoking following a diagnosis of COPD. It was not an easy journey, but she showed remarkable strength and commitment, and it has been wonderful to see her looking healthier and happier as a result. Above all, this poem was written as a thank you. Thank you for the laughter, the banter, the friendship, and the positivity Ange brings to every shift. While the poem pokes fun at her size, it is really a celebration of the person she is, because those who know Ange know that there is absolutely nothing small about her kindness, resilience, sense of humour, or heart. This poem is dedicated to Angela "Ange" Foggon, a valued colleague, a treasured friend, and one of the people whose warmth and personality help make Barter Books feel like home to so many people.

This is for everyone who wants to read it. Poetry about falling in love, feeling confused about your feelings, friendship... and more.