“The tall trees, compassionate, understood everything: grief - they stood stock-still, branches drooped in despair; fear - they exposed their many roots, tugged their gold hair; anger - they shook in the storm, pointed their bony fingers. - The World of Trees (inspired by the Forest of Burnley)”
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Jackie Kay is a Scottish poet, novelist, and playwright. Known for her distinctive voice and exploration of identity, gender, and culture, her work encompasses personal experiences, history, and contemporary social issues. more
“Running fron the pain, they never know the fullness of love's pleasure.”
“You can’t help your emotions but you can change how you express them.”
“There's no greater show on earth than observing human nature”
“Helen forgot people. They were husks that had enclosed her emotion.”