Poem: Never Been So Wrong

Watching the waves crash at the shore My mind thinks back to when you called me a whore I did nothing wrong Apart from wishing to belong I did everything you asked of me Even though I could see How wrong it would be I always knew that it would surface But I just didn't realise it would make me feel this worthless I put my trust in you And know I have found out exactly what you could do I never thought...

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Poem: My Biggest Fear

My body is filled with the regret Of the things my mind longs to forget I don't want to be this person anymore I wish I could close this one open door My mind constantly thinks it over If only I could find a four leaf clover Then I could wish for all this to disappear So that I wouldn't have to live in this constant fear Of the times your near Or of the nights I'm on my own I might now be full grown But...

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Recommends: Event - 'An Evening With Soneni & The Soul'

I was recently asked to share this event which is taking place on 27th February and as it was a request made by somebody that I admire the work of I was more than happy to agree: You are warmly invited to 'An Evening With Soneni & The Soul' on Wednesday 27th February!  We'll be bringing the AfroSoulful vibes to The Monarch in Camden. As part of our Million Miles Away EP Tour we will be performing...

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Poem: I'm Still Standing

I'm sat here close to the brink Sipping at my drink Trying my hardest to make it so I can't think About the nightmare that I've been living in Struggling to not sin Fighting a war I wasn't sure I could win But here I am, I'm still standing And I've come to realise that this is my life I'm commanding I used to have a dream, but I was always one step behind But now it's time to find That extra part...

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Poem: Demon In The Dark

Everyone has a demon in the dark Something that has left its mark On a life, young or old It might be a story not ready to be told Kept back by a memory putting it on hold For others its a physical fear Of something they don't want near It can bring out the bad in some but the best in others Everyone has a demon in the dark Including those we think are the strongest, fathers and mothers In everyone's...

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