silence has a value of its ownBorn near London, England to a white British Mother, and Father from Kingston, Jamaica. Always a keen writer she trained as a journalist with the intention of becoming a travel writer, although her main career played a large part in the fashion and beauty industry which she worked for 25 years. It was always her creative writing and poetry she was dedicated to.
A long time ago I made the commitment to write. Writing is about expression, discovery and voicing our opinions.I knew back then in my early twenties that writers needed to be realistic about the path they choose and on my 23rd birthday my Mother brought me my 1st book of poetry. It was The Complete Poems by Thomas Hardy.
Read More >My Father made his way over to England from Jamaica during the mid-late 40’s on the Empire Windrush.The SS Empire Windrush was a former German cruise liner that brought many from The West Indies to the Landing dock of Tilbury and the ships arrival marked an important moment in English history and new boundaries of freedom were established.
Read More >This book holds special presence. It was given to me as a leaving gift by a young work colleague. Although unexpected - I was pleased to receive such a beautiful gift. I opened the book carefully and on the inside cover it had been signed and read,
To Joanne,
I hope you have a wonderful & fulfilling journey in life.
Take Care ... x
The poems in this book are compelling. Written from various and diverse perspectives. Auschwitz was another world. A world of conflicting emotions which no-one could ever comprehend.
It’s what people don’t want to believe happened, or don’t wish to read about. This book is only a small monument to those who suffered and died. It is also a small monument to those who survived. Poetry has the power to inspire change and is a clear expression of emotions from beauty, love and loss. It offers a new way of thinking about something and the poetry in this book helps us to remember, acknowledge and identify.
Fruits have inspired many poets, writers and artists for many centuries and gave our company the inspiration to explore the wonderful species available. The Exotic Fruits Company originally started in England back in 1995. It began as a jam and condiments company, a simple manuscript of colours and flavours producing products for a sophisticated palate. The refined beauty of their skins and the delicious taste of their flesh bring together new and interesting ideas.
These days there is a wide market for exotic foods and those well traveled should not be afraid to try them. Some of the strangest looking fruits are the most intriguing and hold an intense flavour and more importantly, a high nutritional value.
