This piece, on 'dysfunctional' marriage, was written in early February 2015. It was initially entitled “An Outrage”, and is based on close and careful observation, describing a commitment scenario I would not personally encourage, nor condone. The message is a subtle one, interspersed with underlying confronting tones, much like the real-life tapestry of a well-crafted deception that is … Continue reading An Alternative Declaration of Love
Authenticity
Trepidatious Booksteps
***** When you have a huge story inside of you, waiting for its natural time to be carefully birthed, and then discover in a moment that part of your story has been written about and published by someone else ... I am feeling rather peculiar today, and am not at all sure how to process … Continue reading Trepidatious Booksteps
She Let Go – A Poem by Safire Rose – And A Story
She Let Go She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go. She let go of fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She let go of the committee of indecision within her. She let go of all the ‘right’ … Continue reading She Let Go – A Poem by Safire Rose – And A Story
A Non-Apologetic Note On Alcohol
Sometimes I feel that we give too little consideration to our effect on others, when we make life choices that we think are perfectly harmless, to ourselves and to others. This is one such example, which I am excrutiatingly aware of, hence the strong tone of these words ... ***** If you had an Alcoholic in … Continue reading A Non-Apologetic Note On Alcohol
I Wish Love Was Taught In Schools
I wish love was taught in schools, to girls and to boys, so that people could grow up knowing what love really looks like. Words alone are shallow, and just being able to read and write does not help us when we're hurting deep inside, or when we need to find strength within to imagine … Continue reading I Wish Love Was Taught In Schools
Poem: Caught Betwixt
I came across a journal containing a few of my poems yesterday, scribbled down in pensive moments many years ago. This poem was written in September 1986 ... less than a year after reluctantly leaving my beloved Africa. I cannot recall whether this was personal or a reflective observation, but have no doubt that I would at some time have … Continue reading Poem: Caught Betwixt
Do Not Be Afraid To Speak Your Truth
Do not be afraid to speak your Truth. So often speaking your truth will help another on his path. Speak your truth, be true to yourself, and allow Life to take care of the rest. Holly x
What would Jesus do?
In my quietest moments, and sometimes even in the midst of a current or a raging storm, I wonder to myself "What would Jesus do?" Over twenty years ago, I sat on a panel in London, speaking to an audience of other Christians who attended the Church I loved to be part of too, and I told … Continue reading What would Jesus do?
The Holly Tree Tales 