A Time Capsule – Poem.

A Time Capsule – Poem.

A lucid dream,  Sordid I now see, A calculated calibration,  Mistaken sedation, The soul laid bare, Yours, if only you cared. Memories treasured in time, As you rewrite what’s mine, Exploitation, personified. A new summer’s day, falsified, Pea smoke fog mystifies,  Programmed, I stay hypnotised. Rewired, who am I? Copyright © 2024 by Antonia Dale

What Does Love Look Like To You?

What Does Love Look Like To You?

Those three words. Overused yet undersubscribed. You say you love, but how can one know if you actually feel it and most of all, mean it? Dates, popcorn, movies, sharing a moment you can’t explain. Yes, that’s cliché, I have the t-shirt. But it's not original. The outlined tried-and-tested script. Indoctrination even, as we’re all [...]

Why Do We Place Strangers On A Pedestal? Can That Enable Abuse Of Power? | Ruby Franke Case.

Why Do We Place Strangers On A Pedestal? Can That Enable Abuse Of Power? | Ruby Franke Case.

Welcome. I feel like I know you, but we’ve never crossed paths. Something captures us: talent, entertainment, curiosity. Are potential abusers monetising at our expense by manipulating an audience? *All opinions are my own* Recently, I came across the Ruby Franke case. I don’t think I had heard of it until this week or so, [...]

How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

“How are you? Are you well? Are you okay? How’s life been? If ever you want to talk, I’m here”. Let’s stop this one-sided cycle; who’s loving you? And most importantly, who’s respecting you? It’s like a never ending marathon without a water station in sight. I’m parched and proceeding to dire dehydration if I [...]

How To: Perfect Your Brows Using 3 Products!

How To: Perfect Your Brows Using 3 Products!

Brows can be a mammoth task. Matching one another, whilst looking realistic; it's a minefield! Sisters, cousins, identical twins, or it'd be lovely if they were from the same planet! With these quick and easy products, say goodbye to questionable, non-related brows and hello to natural-looking perfected brows! I've been through all the phases let [...]