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Face of the Sun
Flat rock juts Over cerulean ocean Cross legged, eyes closed Peace settles deep in my bones Bright spiral colours Open enticingly...

Colleen Kristinsson
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Going for a Friday
I pick up my order at the Curry House My mouth watering in anticipation The aroma of turmeric and Cardamom Invade my senses and make me...

Colleen Kristinsson
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Female Castration: Cultural Tradition or Human Rights Abuse?
Female castration is not a cultural tradition. It is an atrocity. History has long hidden the cruellest cut; excision of the clitoris...

Colleen Kristinsson
Oct 14, 20203 min read
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The House that Cassie Built
The words ramshackle and mansion didn’t usually go together but in this case both were true. It was an old Victorian which loomed over...

Colleen Kristinsson
Oct 12, 20206 min read
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True Feminism will unfuck the world
The world is somewhat fucked. We are a completely hypocritical bunch who espouse righteous indignation at others while revelling in our...

Colleen Kristinsson
Oct 12, 20203 min read
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Glass Baby
I am a baby in a glass bubble I don’t want to be any trouble I am doing the best that I can I really don’t want to be a glass man In this...

Colleen Kristinsson
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Grateful
My eyes are dim My joints are sore I can’t hear you anymore I use a frame What’s your name? Bunions constantly inflamed I need to Pee...

Colleen Kristinsson
Aug 2, 20201 min read
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Macro Millie
Millie pulled out the ripe red radish and waved in the direction of her grandmother tending the new pea shoots. Grams was going strong at...

Colleen Kristinsson
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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The True face of Avery
Sunlight filtered through verdant leaves creating a dappled effect on Avery’s black pin-striped pants. Sitting on a park bench she did...

Colleen Kristinsson
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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Murder Your Darlings
Murder your darlings The experts say No overly descriptive frilly prose Nothing ostentatious or grandiose Not too heavy on the expose...

Colleen Kristinsson
Jul 28, 20201 min read
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The Eating Experience
It is often said, by those around me, that whenever eat I make a mess. Regardless of whether my meal consists of pasta or simply an apple...

Colleen Kristinsson
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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Guilty Gods and Innocent Furies.
In each generation in the house of Atreus blood flows with lies, deception and murder[1]. The Argive Elders in Agamemnon acknowledge...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 24, 20199 min read
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Put a Pin in Your Pain
Do stiff knees, swollen joints and chronic pain stop you from enjoying your retirement? Could Acupuncture be the answer to getting back...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20195 min read
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Love Edures
I hope this day finds you well I hope you're wonderful my friend For we shall be together Until the very end No matter what is thrown our...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20191 min read
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Survival
According to eminent psychologist Abraham Maslow survival is the driving force for all animals including the human one; everything we do,...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20193 min read
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Happiness: Do you know what it is?
Happiness is the ultimate goal for many but frequently individuals are surprised what they think will make them happy does not or not for...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20193 min read
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Our Saviour
Blood drips slowly from his gnarled white hands He wonders where he has been and who is dead when he arrives back home that wasn’t when...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20191 min read
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The Pendulous Princess
She was a princess and fair, it’s true But there was something obviously askew Her pendulous bosom hung down to her knees And caused all...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20191 min read
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True Love
Every time I see you My heart it skips a beat And I get a tingling feeling From my head down to my feet I think about you all day long...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20191 min read
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Ride the Dream
#Tomorrow is not promised So grab your #dreams today You may not have a chance to get wrinkles Nor for your hair to turn grey All those...

Colleen Kristinsson
May 15, 20191 min read
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