Amy J : Writing

The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know

A Poem by Amy J


When you recognise the devil before he recognises you,That's when you know you're ready.It's time for Round Two.
Missing You

Missing You

A Poem by Amy J


I miss you today, I can’t quite say why; Can’t put my finger on it, just something inside. I wish you were here, to enjoy this with ..
In Love With A Stranger

In Love With A Stranger

A Poem by Amy J


I’m in love with a stranger, an ordinary man, I’m in love with the tender, firm grip of his hands, I’m in love with his eyes, ..
Lost Inside

Lost Inside

A Poem by Amy J


Do you ever get lost Inside yourself An empty place called inbetween Do you ever feel strange Sat beside yourself Could this really be me? Do..
The Rise and Fall

The Rise and Fall

A Poem by Amy J


I feel the irregular rhythm of his lungs The fight for every breathe I feel the syncopation of his heart The tired labour of his chest I feel ..
The Book Burner

The Book Burner

A Story by Amy J


I remember, my dad used to sit in a tiny room filled with books and I mean filled, piles of books right up to the ceiling and there was just enough..
Insanity Defined

Insanity Defined

A Poem by Amy J


To protect your eyes Is to shield the lies The truth too scared to be told To protect your eyes Is to cover your cries The cries of y..
Darkness: Hold Me Close

Darkness: Hold Me Close

A Poem by Amy J


Darkness hold me close my friendDarkness be my kindnessDarkness is what brings me hereFor darkness is what guides usFor isn't it light that blind..
Drowning Dreams

Drowning Dreams

A Poem by Amy J


I drown in my dreams Submerged by it's body Unable to breathe Panic violently shakes me Unconsciously dying Deeper and deeper The depths be..
I wish you not

I wish you not

A Poem by Amy J


Inspired by Phillip Larkin's 'Born Yesterday'