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Started as a way to put the loss of a loved one - and all that comes with it- into words, the poems in this collection are a raw, honest narrative of what grief can bring. A day-to-day challenge of contrasting emotions; a journey through ‘normal' routine which is unchanged and yet never the same again; and an attempt to embrace all things around us. The collection will also explore topics of friendship; familial relationships; mental health; career hopes and pressures; and the possibility and uncertainty of conception. Hoping to provide a relatable insight into all of this and more, "Stay Calm and Cheerful" also hopes to ground and normalise the uncomfortable thoughts we may not always be able to explain or share.
ISBN : 978-1-83543-424-6
Published: 30/01/2025
Pages : 48
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Maisie Nesbitt is the nom-de-plume of a teacher who has
dabbled in poetry since the Covid-19 pandemic. Writing about
her experiences with online learning and more broadly, the
rollercoaster of emotions that is forging and maintaining a
relationship with her pupils and colleagues, Maisie now delves
into something more personal with this newest work. She
enjoys cooking, practicing yoga and mindfulness (with a
wonderfully contradictory passion for planning ahead and
compiling admin tasks). She remains sane thanks to singing in
a choir and adding books to her ever-growing shelves.