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.
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.
Performance Testimonials
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"Very open and honest and resonated with me. This is so important to give others the strength to get help. Thank you.”
- Louise Poyser
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“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
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"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
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"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 ANTHOLOGYCarers UK Charity Competition
July 2025
A Drop of Rain
Poem & Photography
Published AnthologyBeyond The Spectrum - Flowers I Never Asked For - Bad Betty Press
May 2025
A Blind Sense of Autumn
Poem
Published AnthologyBeyond The Spectrum - The Space Beyond
December 2024
Queendom
Poem
Highly CommendedThe Written Woman - University Centre Peterborough
September 2025
Don't Tell The Philatelist
Poem
Published AnthologyBeyond The Spectrum - The Space Beyond
June 2025
Leaving Home
Poem & Photography
Published AnthologyBeyond The Spectrum - Flowers I Never Asked For - Bad Betty Press
May 2025
Amsterdam
Art Cover
Published AnthologyBeyond The Spectrum - The Space Beyond
December 2024
Yellow Stars
Poem
Highly CommendedConsuelo Rivero Fuentes Prize
September 2025
La Mère
Poem
Published AnthologyBeyond The Spectrum - Flowers I Never Asked For - Bad Betty Press
May 2025
Please Be Late
Poem
ShortlistedHammond House International Literary Prize
February 2025

