Andrea this is magnificent, so so stunning and eloquent, this truly describes the transition from depressed and broken child, to a strong, confident writer who weaves a magic spell with every line of each poem.so stunning :-)

Every time I think I've written a poem that is good and true I discover your latest and feel cheap and sentimental. Your expression is both intense and soul piercing. I can remember life being honeysuckle and innocent, but not on my own. It takes you to bring me back to that time. The intensity of each breaking and how permanent pain felt. Oh yes, you bring it all back. Better still, you don't stuff them - you express them in writing!

Thank you Hazel and Larry for your awesome comments :-)

I read this earlier and had no idea how to comment and I am still at a loss. This was beautifully inspiring and really dug into change and how writing really does give the darkness light.
Awesome poetry by an equally awesome woman :) x

Oh Andrea we should thank you, for sharing your wonderful gift with us, you're truly gifted and your such a beautiful spirit, it's an honour to have made your acquaintance, and I truly hope that we could be friends for a long time to come regardless of the age difference, and I hope you never ever stop writing, because your words are so very inspirational!!!! :-) <3

You make me completely lose faith that my poetry will ever be good. I adore your work and the crystal clear way you depict exactly what you want. Or need. With so much emotion, you never just write words. You create an entire being full of whatever emotion is needed to demonstrate your point. This is such a great poem.

Awesome write