Go Gently

A poem, and small sign off

I wanted to leave this here because it’s not so much about New Years big energy from me, more so going gently (maybe I’m just getting older). But there is such an art in rest and reflection. It’s where the being takes over the doing. It’s something I will forever try to master but something I also know is worth the pursuit, rest is a requirement, not a reward. Each year feels busier, even though my eldest two are at school, I guess I always thought I would have more time but it doesn’t really end up that way? But I still watch them watching things, I still feel what they feel, that never leaves I don’t think… it just feels more rewarding to catch those moments because they’re harder to pin down.

I will aim to write in this space more often next year, I am typically about once a month at the moment where I share poems or longer essays. I only write when I feel called to, because I genuinly think that it will be worth the read for you. But with hopefully carving out more time to write I can settle into this space a bit more often.

So, if you’ve opened these emails, paused to read my poems, bought my books for yourself or a gift, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It always feels like an immense privelege to have you here.

AND of course, if you’re looking for a few words to gift last minute I have a sale on for 5 more days on my Etsy Store, where you can fold a little last minute love note to your partner into their stocking.

I also want to thank everyone who has pre ordered ‘You’ll Always Be My Baby’ WOW! Here is a little sneak peek here.

Have a wonderful Christmas, and weird airy few days between then and new years - because it always is - and just go gently if that’s how you’re feeling.

Lot’s of love,

Jess x