Once There Was a Village – Now There Is Selfcare
Meet JaneJane is struggling to keep things togetherJane reaches out looking for helpThe People shake their heads and say I know it’s tough isn’t it?It’s …
Tag: Amanda Gambas
The Walls Are Splattered With Blood
The walls are splattered with blood.My bloodmy husband’s bloodtoo much blood spilled tonight.Grey ghosts we call them, orWhite walkersNew arrivals, pale, nearly invisible, evil A gentle …
Don’t You Think That’s Odd?
You’ve never met my kids Don’t you think that’s odd? I flew interstate to see your new baby only weeks after she was born But …
This One Time I Could’ve Been Killed
This one time, many years ago, when I was an inner city hipster, my partner Dan and I are out having a drink and a …
Silverleaf Cottage
Went for the Hot Springs, will return for the cottage After yet another long, wretched stint in lockdown, Husband man and I were in great …
Nanna, Fanta and Withering Looks
“Oh dear, I think we might be lost,” says Nanna. Poppy wakes from her daydeam and turns sharply to her grandmother. The faint ghost of …
How to have a wonderful life, working in the time of Covid
Six easy steps to working bliss Step 1 Choose a place of employment that is loved by all, that way your customers will be instantly in …
The Doors Are Permanently Locked
The doors are permanently locked now. I ring the buzzer and we’re eventually allowed in by the security guard. Stepping inside I’m hit with the blast of …
Mum’s Caff
The golden afternoon light shines into the living room. I love this time of day. My pattern says there should be 240 stitches by the …