Jane Keats

Just when we think we are getting old,
we are reminded of how very, very young we are.

I become consumed
by the present.
I become
consumed.
The past tugs
at my skirt.
The future nags
in my ear
So,
I become consumed
by the present.

Inspiration
There it is!
Where?
There!
Do you see it?
It’s burning
It’s lighting that corner
Over there
Catch it
Don’t smother it, mind!
Don’t rush at it
You’ll blow it out!
Just ke…

Today my daughters reconnected. They will no doubt drift apart again here and there but I hope they will always know they have each other to help out.

We just moved back to Australia after …

We all have our Demons
Some in this life
Real to the touch,
Some grew from the past
Gaining strength through our worries.
Some lurk in our dreams
Occasionally following us into waking,…

My little girl tries hard to buy

The longevity of love is so difficult to cultivate. Everyone has romantic notions of ‘evermore’ when first they profess their undying devotion.

Where the fuck did I go? Spontaneous travelling, drinking and laughing, skinny dipping in the ocean! Trying out, experimenting, fucking, tripping. Arse, legs, tits out and about!

Dishes,…

Instinct – Speak up!
Doubt – No one cares about my opinion.

Instinct – Love him with all your heart!
Doubt – What if he doesn’t love me back.

Instinct – Leave this miserable job!
Doubt…