April Child : Writing

Freewheeling

Freewheeling

A Poem by April Child


“It’s bad news I’m afraid” she spoke in slowest motion like a record played backwards and I tried to digest the chewing ..
Proceed with Caution

Proceed with Caution

A Poem by April Child


Shall we… tango in red through bulls play roulette in Russia yodel in the Himalayas surf the Tokyo bullet train tread croc’s backs..
Didn't See That Coming

Didn\'t See That Coming

A Poem by April Child


Just one of those days I guess when a single moment changes everything. Fell off the edge of the earth watching my old life rush away, like look..
Wild Flower Bouquet

Wild Flower Bouquet

A Poem by April Child


Following the river treading tousled grass senses are tickled and teased. My mind sighs and releases a clutch of black balloons into the sky a..
Vertigo

Vertigo

A Poem by April Child


We cannot be friends. You are too lovely so sorry but as I will not lie politely in your bed spooning inpalpability nor sit beside you on the co..
Warm Thoughts

Warm Thoughts

A Poem by April Child


A haiku, a first...
Tea in a Glass Jar

Tea in a Glass Jar

A Poem by April Child


My new life started just last week dogs and I moved hopeful to our new home a tiny cottage no space of which to speak I learned to let go, not like..
Hidden Depths

Hidden Depths

A Poem by April Child


Like the child at a birthday party who got passed the parcel and whose excitement grows as each layer of wrapping is torn off, I get to admire ..
Long Necked Elegance

Long Necked Elegance

A Poem by April Child


What kind of bird would you be?
Pebble of Peace

Pebble of Peace

A Poem by April Child


A humble gift. It's the little things...