Mel Shield

Biography

I tend to write through boredom, as a temporary release from the tedious, banal and monotonous situations we can sometimes find ourselves in. I am yet to discover myself or my style which is currently very disjointed, a ghastly weaving of fragmented thoughts. A teacher once told me (a history teacher that is) "write so that everybody can understand". It's a piece of exam advice that has clung to the forefront of my mind, I shall always be thankful. A tip of the clichéd and imaginary hat to you Mr Burford. Appreciate the death of the author and impart your own meaning, that's the true beauty of writing... isn't it?

Samples

In public --------------------- Nobody smiles Too suspicious What was meant as a Calming Peaceful and joyous gesture is naught but a question mark of malice and paranoia Or is this just me Dour-faced and cynical Unsolicited smiles impossibly innocent and wholeheartedly decidedly unreciprocated

All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.

Blog entries by Mel Shield

Anxiety (10/07/2019)

Sister (10/07/2019)

Career Change? (15/03/2017)

Trapped (Bored Again) (16/02/2017)

A Moment in Each Day (15/02/2017)

From the plane window to the planes of thought (06/02/2017)

Flightless flight of blight and fright (28/01/2017)

Morning Musing (25/01/2017)

Antisocial Transport (19/01/2017)

5 Hour 15 Minute Coach Journey (19/01/2017)

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Blog link: https://www.writeoutloud.net/blogs/melshield