Are Wedding Vows Obsolete?

Are Wedding Vows Obsolete?

For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part; starting out life on a lie? Is this when I say, "I do"? It’s the unfortunate truth. Many can’t wait for the picture-perfect flowers, veil, white dress and honeymoon. But what does [...]

My 25th Birthday!

My 25th Birthday!

Mother’s day tried to gatecrash my birthday, but I absolutely didn't let that happen! 25, come to mama! Closer to 30 than 20, is a scary thought! I equally love and hate birthdays; I love celebrating life, but the thought of ageing without a moment to pause and just enjoy now, I detest. "Ageing like [...]

A Burning Candle – Poem.

A Burning Candle – Poem.

You make a wish,Only to never come true,Why, oh why would I ever want you?A shining star, forever bright,In sheer darkness, vastly opaque,Were you always this cunningly fake?Tantalising my dreams and misfortune,No doubt if only you knew,You lost me the first time I met you.Puzzles, scrambled; this was always doomed, Constantly jumping to your tune,I’m [...]

Signs That You’re In Love With Your Best Friend.

Signs That You’re In Love With Your Best Friend.

I couldn’t be; I wouldn’t be; how ever so wrong of me; let’s cut to the chase. You’ve fallen for your bestie. Let’s understand this together to figure out how an innocent, platonic friendship blossomed into a romantic idea. Let’s start from the beginning. How did you meet? Did you hit it off straight away? [...]

What’s Mine Is Yours.

What’s Mine Is Yours.

Time gone, still sore. Will I be me again; distance evermore. Paralysis, held up by a crutch, Inhale, feels too much. The density is greater than you could imagine, Half, perished for good, I’d go back, if only you would. Loss, I’m sure you knew, I’d cease my life, just to see you. -- Antonia [...]