It is a privilege to be a Honorary Member with the Poetry Co-operative!
I am thrilled to have two of my poems Surrender and After the Storm are published in
FEAR LESS book of poetry collections. My other poem called Reptile is also published on their site you can read all about the Poetry Co- operative and find my poem via the link below
Earthsong
Roasted marshmallows,
Ravished hearts.
Smiles behind tears,
cracked lips.
A body desperate to dance,
eye contact with strangers.
A surprise sibling,
only grace, only love, only peace.
Mud and miserable coffee.
Eggy bread a feast,
chocolate crepes compensate.
We welcome the trees on our woodland walk,
Like long lost friends.
Drums bounding,
People chatting,
Their sleep is my reprieve.
The dark cocoon I lay in,
between my children in sleeping bags.
A gift of a fist of chips,
A thank you from my five year old,
For our glorious time together.
Lizzy Shortall
Dec 2024
Little Red Shoes
Little red shoes,
You take away my blues.
Like a hose full of joy,
you wash away the dust.
You walk beside me,
almost tripping,
but not quite.
Sweet giggles from inside,
melt any old frostiness.
Oh little red shoes
I love you.
Lizzy Shortall
2015