Poetry really helped me after my mental health crisis, and subsequent diagnoses of autism and ADHD. It is a great way to express emotions and the beauty with poems is that so much can be conveyed beautifully in so few words. It is no wonder that many great writers are poets.

I now lead creative writing workshops, predominantly poetry, at events nationwide, in person, online, as one to ones and in groups. So many attendees start sessions believing that they can’t write but by the end, they know that they are also poets, and are inspired to carry on writing beyond the workshops.

Please do contact me if you are interested in these workshops. If you would like to try your hand at poetry in the meantime, then I have created some prompts to get you started: Click here for prompts.

I hope that you enjoy this selection of my poetry. Many of my poems have won awards and have been published, so I do not have the freedom to post them all on the website. However, I do intend to publish an anthology in the near future.

Samantha Ford Samantha Ford

A Blind Sense of Autumn

A Poem About The Atmosphere of Autumn.
This poem describes how the atmosphere of autumn can be felt without relying upon the sense of sight. Somehow, autumn has its own smells, sounds and very special atmosphere.

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Always Near

Suns’ Light Never Disappears
The sun may disappear at night, making us feel lonely and cold when it gets dark on our side of the world, but it’s always around and somewhere those in other countries are enjoying its power. The poem was written as a metaphor of my son who lives abroad.

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AuDHD Split Personality

The Split Personality of AuDHD in a Poem.
Having both autism and ADHD can be like having two personalities; often counter-balancing each other. This is a short poem about these contradictions in neurodivergence.

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Dreaming in Heels

When The Neurodivergent Mask Slips
The subject of this poem came to mind one morning as I woke up and reflected upon the night’s dream. It is about trying to be something that we attain to be but can’t quite reach.and was subsequently entered into and accepted by Beyond The Spectrum magazine anthology.

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La Mère

La Mère - Mother Sea.
la mère (the mother) - la mer (the sea)
The sea holds so many secrets. The white cliffs are made of ancient sea animal fossils and she wants them back. This poem was published by Bad Betty Press as part of the Beyond The Spectrum anthology.

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Please Be Late

Why do we all try to fit into society?
As someone with ADHD, it can be so hard to be on time, so I wrote this poem to express my feeling that we should take time out every now and then. It was shortlisted in the Hammond House International Literary Award and published in the anthology entitled Time.

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Spending Lenders

We Are All Being Monitored
Nowadays, we all use cards instead of cash and accumulate reward points, but this enables companies to monitor our spending and analyse our data. At any point, our liberty is compromised. This poem tackles the subject with a touch of humour.

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s-word

A Concrete Poem About Importance of Words
Poetry is unique in its ability to convey a powerful message in few words and everyone can start with just one word. It can be used as a form of activism, to express emotion and transcend all other types of communication, which I try to demonstrate in this poem.

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Performance Testimonials

  • "Very open and honest and resonated with me. This is so important to give others the strength to get help. Thank you.”

    - Louise Poyser

  • “Numerous times have I had the pleasure of seeing Sammi perform her poetry. Her work is not only demonstrative of her skill as a poet and creative, but also an inspiring display of how neurodivergency is a superpower.”

    - Charlie Seeley

  • "Her thought provoking and eloquent words lend themselves wonderfully to the ear and provide insight into Sammi's creative passion and ability to inspire.”

    - Film Production Student

  • "Her ability to articulate the challenges of a late diagnosis while also highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and understanding resonated strongly with listeners. The audience remained attentive throughout, and Sammi's authenticity left a lasting impression."

    - Steph Drew

Awards and Competitions

Credited poetry, artwork, & photography

 Hidden Disability

Poem

LONGLISTED

 Bournemouth Writing Festival

October 2025


When It Happened To Me

Poem

 Highly Commended / PUBLISHED ANTHOLOGY

 Carers UK Charity Competition

July 2025


A Drop of Rain

Poem & Photography

 Published Anthology

  Beyond The Spectrum - Flowers I Never Asked For - Bad Betty Press

May 2025

A Blind Sense of Autumn

Poem

Published Anthology

  Beyond The Spectrum - The Space Beyond

December 2024

 Queendom

Poem

 Highly Commended

 The Written Woman - University Centre Peterborough

September 2025


 Don't Tell The Philatelist

Poem

 Published Anthology

 Beyond The Spectrum - The Space Beyond

June 2025


Leaving Home

Poem & Photography

 Published Anthology

  Beyond The Spectrum - Flowers I Never Asked For - Bad Betty Press

May 2025

Amsterdam

Art Cover

Published Anthology

  Beyond The Spectrum - The Space Beyond

December 2024

 Yellow Stars

Poem

 Highly Commended

 Consuelo Rivero Fuentes Prize

September 2025


La Mère

Poem

 Published Anthology

 Beyond The Spectrum - Flowers I Never Asked For - Bad Betty Press

May 2025


Please Be Late

Poem

Shortlisted

 Hammond House International Literary Prize

February 2025