Emilie Turner Author
Emptiness is all that I feel,silence my only friend.My bed cold and the world silent,the day has come to end. At first, I felt very hopeful,life would be different.I thought change was finally here,dreamy... magnificent. I never dreamed we would go back,worse than things were before.Thought we finally had a voice,and basic rights galore. But… Continue reading A New World: A Poem
Holy moly this year has been flying by! My first semester of my Master's degree is nearly over, which is so hard to fathom! I have a toddler and I'm almost on Uni holidays until next year - time is going by so darn fast! It's exam block for Uni at the moment. Thankfully I'm… Continue reading Final Countdown For Semester Two
"Michelle? Michelle?" I groaned as Jane called my name. "5 more minutes," I moaned. It wasn't bright outside, so it must still be early. "Wake up you lazy sod!" she exclaimed. "We're on a bloody train." "We're at home," I snapped back. "Calm down." "Open your eyes numbnut! We're on a bloody train!" I groaned… Continue reading Escape From WhiteHaven Line: A Short Story
The sun has set, night comes again,moonlight now floods my room.I'm at peace snuggled in my bed,cosy in my bedroom. Candlelight flickers and dancesoff the walls beside me.I wrap the doona around meslowly sipping my tea. My window slightly cracked ajar,cool air brushes my skin.Cold winter breeze relaxes me,my happy days begin. I breathe a… Continue reading Introverted Comforts: A Poem
I stared up at the glowing board, carefully doing the math in my head. 2pm boarding. Diaper change at 1:45. Get milk ready on plane. When is he supposed to nap? Will he even sleep in the air? My husband glanced over at me, concern etched into his eyebrows. I could feel my leg jigging… Continue reading A Different Trip: A Short Story
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. I stared out my window, unable to pull my eyes from the sight. A candle was burning, there was no mistake about that. My family and I lived within view of the old, abandoned cabin. Despite… Continue reading Return To The Abyss: A Short Story
Weddings are always a big deal,So much music, dancing and loveIt almost feels surreal. There's always laughter and a good meal,And love exudes through the air.Weddings are always a big deal. I love the way weddings make me feel,As I remember my own special day,It almost feels surreal. Sometimes it doesn't quite feel real,To see… Continue reading Wedding: A Poem
September is going to be huge! There's a lot to do during this month and it will be borderline chaos! My sister is getting married, assessments are due and my little boy turns 1! Things are definitely chaotic. I'm still entering some short story competitions here and there (I was gifted a free membership for… Continue reading Prepping For A Big Month
Alette scanned the clear blue water surrounding her as she pursed her lips. Eryx had been here the day before on his kayak. He usually went out on the lagoon every morning, he said it was perfect training for the lakes nearby. Not too shallow and not too deep. Crystal clear with no waves –… Continue reading Love Between Weavers: A Short Story
"Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresea, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein."H. Jackson Brown Jr. Oh the grind of University! It's very different with a child in tow but I find that… Continue reading 10 Tips To A Successful University Semester
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