In The Company Of Men

Letter To My Mother

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1693708/open_sms] 2025 is five years since my mother died.  This letter is something I wrote to her when I was just entering adulthood and I felt it appropriate to share it on her birthday which was on the 5th of April.  I miss my mother every day and I wish she were still here with me to see me through some of the life events I've experienced since she died.  I owe my mother a lot.  I never told her when she was here but I hope in this small way, I can honour her.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693708/support]

Ashes to Ashes

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1693708/open_sms] This poem is one of my earlier works in 2020. It was the year my mother died and it speaks about the day we went to pick up her ashes at the funeral home.  It was probably one of the hardest days of my life.  I remember it clearly, almost as if it happened just yesterday.  I hope that if you are someone who lost a loved one and you listen to this piece, that you will remember that loved ones are never really lost when they die. They simply live on in everything around and within you.  Thank you to J Ross once again for producing the beautiful music on this piece.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693708/support]

Blood On My Hands

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1693708/open_sms] Blood on my hands tells a story of a little girl who went through an excruciating and life-altering experience by the hands of her stepfather.  It tells the story of how victims always blame themselves and how the scars linger, years after the ordeal happened.  These scars are not always visible but they are there nonetheless.  This a story of a little girl who used pain and is working very hard to turn it into purpose.  The little girl is me.  A huge thank you to J Ross for producing the music on this very special piece.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693708/support]

In The Company Of Men

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1693708/open_sms] I wanted to share this piece as part of the 16 Days of Activism against violence against women and children but I missed my deadline.  That being said, its still relevant.  This piece speaks about the physical touch of a man on a woman's body and how it can make us feel sometimes. A woman is to be loved, cherished and treated with care.  This piece also serves as a reminder that a woman is more than her body and that should always be respected.  Music by J Ross Poem by Kim Fray  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693708/support]

My Acoustic Heart featuring on the Rhythmic Resonance Album

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1693708/open_sms] So this poem is very special to me. I wrote it for my husband J.Fray [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Dhk9MRSetYcJS24KTKsLl?si=r9olV_VKRde-dqbUNToiQg] years ago and it has come full circle featuring on his debut album Rhythmic Resonance.  The poem describes our love and passion and how it weaves together with his music and his guitar. I'm so honoured that he chose to feature on his album and I hope you enjoy listening to it.  You can find Rhythmic Resonance on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/1fEntd2K1EnquKujgpbaLR?si=IQ85MR9YQ7umqzW-hAjHSQ], Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/za/album/rhythmic-resonance/1701506973]and Youtube Music [https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_laKuBKn7WTG4YY8crOlBaipH2r6cLZa2Q&si=qjh8_COCWSuBmYdS].  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693708/support]