Category: Uncategorized
-
Empty Vessel
To you I am an empty vessel to fill with your woes Unhappiness, anger and blame Seep into my brain. You walk away, sated, ready for another day Ready to refill your vitriol. I am weighed down Hurt and anxious, holding your darkest thoughts. Keeping you safe from the sadness The evil sits with me…
-
Fountains Abbey
Stefanie Lillie©2022 Pious Monks of Long ago Haunting ruins, Fountains Abbey, Destroyed by God’s foe. Vows of poverty a hollow promise, When living in our Country’s richest Abbey. A vast estate seized, satisfying Henry’s hate and greed. Sanctuary no more for the county’s poor. Monks from wealthy families, fed a pittance once a week. A…
-
Conversation with Grief
Stefanie Lillie©️2022 Was I snappy with you? Did my impatience shine through? No. You were just you. Then why aren’t you here? I didn’t want to go. But you did. I know. I am sad and alone, because of you. I know. I’m sorry But why didn’t you try harder? It wasn’t my choice. It…
-
Counting my blessings
It’s been a funny few weeks. I was feeling on top of the World, I had a successful operation which resolved a long standing health problem just over a month ago. It’s amazing how sometimes you don’t realise how unwell you feel until you actually feel well again. It was like a miracle cure and…
Stefanie J Lillie Author 