On Instagram, the poet and author, Donna Ashworth often posts snippets or entire poems from her various books. This one, which I've called "Be Alive" (because I cannot find her title for it), hit me across the face a few weeks ago.
It is, isn't it? She is fast becoming my favourite poet, she writes in such a down to earth style which just gets me every time! On another note, may I ask your name?
Of course. Barrie (and JoJo). I’m the scribbler (the ‘Fables’ part) and JoJo is the grower and the chef (‘Feasts’). I’m the Substack addict so it’s mostly me sharing and commenting. I have managed to persuade JoJo to write her ‘Notes from the Potager’ so we are both adding words to the pot.
That poem is amazing. Brilliant share, thank you
It is, isn't it? She is fast becoming my favourite poet, she writes in such a down to earth style which just gets me every time! On another note, may I ask your name?
Of course. Barrie (and JoJo). I’m the scribbler (the ‘Fables’ part) and JoJo is the grower and the chef (‘Feasts’). I’m the Substack addict so it’s mostly me sharing and commenting. I have managed to persuade JoJo to write her ‘Notes from the Potager’ so we are both adding words to the pot.
Oh, thank you for that, Barrie!
It is lovely to be in a friendly community where those most human of questions are asked
Debs you have no idea how badly I needed those words today! A thousand thanks.... I am going to write them out also and pin them to my homescreen ! Xx
Aaah, so pleased it resonated with you too, Susie! I just love the way she writes - without fuss, but straight to the heart. Take care, lovely. x