Orchids (poem)

(inspired by Lille, France-- October 2015) Orchids Bright lips lean into each other over the lazy balcony,their purple locks beckon strangers to stop and admire their Saturday song, petals coy like feathers floatingalong the streets of Flanders. The morning is alive in the air,dancing on your breath like thoughtsof first snow in October, a time … Continue reading Orchids (poem)

Destination: Lille, France

Greetings! With the first holidays in France coming up (les vacances de la Toussaints), I thought that I would share with you some of my travels here on this blog. Considering that I traveled quite a bit during my first year as an assistante d'anglais, I hope to give you a glimpse of what I had experienced … Continue reading Destination: Lille, France