-

I Want That! A small poem and audio narration about wanting more than we need
My poem I Want That! is included in the new Compassiviste anthology on overconsumption. It looks at desire in its smallest, most familiar form —…
-

REBLOG: Exploring Poetry— Nigel Byng’s Brilliant Reading of My Poem
-

Hope is: a free verse poem
In this poem, I focus on where we can find hope in the little things that can make a difference.
-

I’m All Over the Place: a quadrille poem
-

Stood Up: a free verse poem
-

Step Lightly and Lightly Step: a palindrome poem
-

That Peace of Me: a tapestry poem
-

A Tapestry of Belonging by Melissa Lemay
Hey, I’m delighted to see you here! Thanks for coming. My blog is where I publish my poems and artworks (and reveal anything else that I think might be interesting!). I am so happy you’ve dropped by—please enjoy!

news and events
★★★★★
Melissa Lemay interviews me on Collaborature!
Click on image to read the interview

“One memorable time was when the producer called a breakfast meeting at a street café in Fulham. At the cusp of a wintry dawn, we found ourselves waiting for the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau to arrive. We cracked it open at 8 am, and I remember it as one of the best collaborative meetings ever!”
working as a cartoonist for Channel 4 TV
★★★★★
✨ Honoured to illustrate the book cover of Broken Rengay
Click on image to visit blog

The book features a rebellious take on the traditional rengay form—thirty six poems that bend the rules with humour, raw emotion, and poetic synergy.
Published by Prolific Pulse Press
★★★★★
My blog is included in Best Poetry Blogs to Read in 2026!
Thank you, dear readers, for your support.
Click on image to visit Best Blogs To Read 2026

Best poetry blog 2026
Latest
-

The imagery of a quiet city at night, juxtaposed with the remnants of a workday, evokes a sense of solitude and reflection. Commuters leave… mist…
-

Lesley Scoble shares insights from her interview with Melissa Lemay, reflecting on her collaborative career in film and theatre. She reminisces about early experiences, including…
-

A vibrant bouquet featuring a goggled Pomeranian includes dogwood and dog rose, creating a lively floral arrangement. The playful imagery evokes joy, celebrating the whimsical…

