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Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou.
When I was twelve, I first read “Gather Together In My Name” by Maya Angelou. I was reading her books in the wrong order, I know, but it was the first one I came across in my quest to discover more about black literature, and learn more about my heritage. There have been times…
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A Little Look Back….
Hola amigos reflexivos, I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been enjoying the extra hour of sunlight (as tarnished by rain as it may be in jolly old England), and am ready to embrace summer time. I’m not sure what I’ll be doing this summer, but I’m sure I’ll have a lot of fun. Thank you…
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World Poetry Day
Hola amigos reflexivos, and happy World Poetry Day! Poetry has been many things to me through my life. It has helped me learn more about the English language, it has been therapeutic, and a new way of exploring the world around me, both in reading and writing. I still remember hiding in the library, afraid to…
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What Jen Did Next
Hola amigos reflexivos, I’ve written some new things to share with you, which you can read below. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy you. Besos, J x RECENT WORK Portraits From The Pier Holidaydream Querida COME FIND ME TWITTER INSTAGRAM
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Portraits From The Pier
Hola amigos reflexivos, I hope you had a wonderful February. I celebrated my birthday by the sea, and had a wonderful time doing so. It was such a beautiful environment, and it inspired so much creativity, which I have been able to share with you. Below is a new set of poems, some written while…