Molly Ovenden

7 days ago

Every Tuesday we will be sharing a poem from one of our wonderful Pen to Print and Write On! contributors. We hope you enjoy!**A Fly by Tavinder Newa fly on the walllistening to the conversation,birth, labour, children,I'm a shadow hiding.an alien unable to relatetheir journeys, their childrenThis isn't my story.I'm a fly on the wall.invisibility to the woesfatigue, stress, difficulties of childcare,So I speak and say my truth.They all stare at me.I don't have children.The curtain is pulled; theySee me sitting there in viewvisible, illuminated, shiningthe avoidance of my talea fly on the wall to their realitiesThey will swarm away with surprise.unable to navigate my grief or personal story,So I fly back on the allhiding to be avoidedI don't have children.This isn't a story to tell.curtain, cover the cloudback to go into the shadows.(c) Tavinder New ... See MoreSee Less

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**Last Chance To Book**Introduction to Write On! - What Makes A Magazine?When: 8 July, 6-7pmWhere: OnlineBook Your Place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pen-to-print-online-introduction-to-write-on-what-makes-a-magazine-tickets...An introduction to making a magazine and an insight to the process of putting a magazine together and publishing it.As we begin planning Issue 30 of Write On! Magazine, Editor Madeleine White invites you to our introductory session designed for anyone interested in contributing to Write On! Extra or the main magazine. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to get involved. ... See MoreSee Less

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