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Bloodstream
(A poem inspired by Ed Sheeran song titles) The A Team seems far from me,Living in the shadows, it’s hard to see.At the Castle on the Hill, I hide away,Photograph memories of a better day. I’m Thinking Out Loud, but no one can hear,The weight I carry, the hidden fear.In this Dive, I feel so low,But my Bloodstream is strong, won’t let it show. Shape of You—the man I am,But inside, I’m just a fragile lamb.I search for Perfect in a world so...
Uncharted waters of men’s fears: Losing friends and family
In the intricate tapestry of human emotions, men often find themselves entangled in a web of concerns that can be challenging to unravel. While society may perpetuate the stereotype of stoic masculinity, the truth is that men, like anyone else, grapple with fears and...
The Way I Am
In the Sing for the Moment, let your voice be heard,Lose Yourself in the struggle, it’s more than just words.Mockingbird whispers, hope for tomorrow,Through the Darkness, we carry our sorrow. Stan tells a tale, a burden to bear,The weight of our thoughts, too heavy to...
Listening to Young Voices: The impact of the ‘My Perspective’ Programme.
Recently, Luke Newman, founder of 'For Men To Talk', joined forces with 'Parallel Lives' to deliver a new pilot programme called 'My Perspective'. This project was rolled out in a local school, working closely with Year 9 students. The aim of the programme was simple...