M.E – Philip Craddock Writing Portfolio

Burden Unburdened

November 14, 2016

They made you feel like a burden, borne by those stronger than thee. They would push, pull & carry, help but complain constantly! Some days they would milk it more, martyrs pushing your wheelchair. “Look strangers, aren’t I lovely for pushing her here to there?” They made you feel like a burden, baggage best left … More Burden Unburdened

In the Darkened Room

October 28, 2016

Side by side in the darkened room, strain sight seeking sweet smile. Hold her close to feel her love and also warm her for a while. Outside the sun could sing, cars croon or parrots purr and I’d still sooner sit here in the darkened room with her. Side by side in the darkened room … More In the Darkened Room

“Sleeping Beauty & M.E” on the radio

March 21, 2016

Hi there. Just a quick note to let my Followers know that one of my poems “Sleeping Beauty & M.E” was selected as the Post of the Week on the “David Snape and Friends” blog (if you haven’t discovered the blog yet, you really should). As a result, it will be read out on his … More “Sleeping Beauty & M.E” on the radio

Author’s Note 3 – Phoebe & M.E (plus “In the Darkened Room”)

January 27, 2016

It’s rare for me to write author’s notes and rarer still for me to write introductions prior to adding a poem or a story to my site. The first time I added an introduction to a poem on my site was for the poem “Sleeping Beauty & M.E“, which is still my girlfriend Phoebe’s favourite poem … More Author’s Note 3 – Phoebe & M.E (plus “In the Darkened Room”)