Published inThe Lark·PinnedMember-onlyThe Symphony of Fictional InkA poem about writing fiction — In realms of ink and paper, I embark, a scribe of tales that dance in the dark. With words as my brush, and imagination my guide, I weave realms where reality and fantasy collide. In the quiet chamber of my mind, characters awaken, their stories entwined. A tapestry of dreams…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·PinnedMember-onlyAchieving Goals Late in LifeWomen deserve awards for making brave changes. — When we age, we sometimes feel we haven’t achieved much in our lives, so we try to achieve the things we didn’t get a chance to do when we were younger. Women achieving stuff later in life should be awarded for bravery because our bodies and minds are not as…Lifestyle7 min readLifestyle7 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·PinnedMember-onlyNavigating the Storm — My Menopause JourneyFeeling like an exploding volcano, running riot through sweaty scenarios — This story is going to be about my dilemma with menopause from when I turned 40 years old to 55 years old. Some call it the change, but in my case, it’s the ‘evil menopause’, given the way it wreaked havoc on my daily routine. The Change As I entered the beginning…Menopause10 min readMenopause10 min read
Published inThe Lark·PinnedMember-onlyWonderful Women’s WaysA tautogram poem — this poem has been boosted! — Wonderful women with wondrous ways, waltzing, weaving, whimsical weeping, wielded wisdom what women write whilst women’s wombs whimper. Women’s wittiness, walking with wisdom, willing, wooing with walloping wonder whilst winter whithers whilst women wander with weighted wellness.The Lark2 min readThe Lark2 min read
Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Denise LarkinMy life as a writer-editor and poet and traveller amongst other things — · My novels · Editor and publications · Study · Homelife I am Denise and I am a writer living in London, United Kingdom. I write fiction and poetry and some non-creative fiction about my journey in life as a writer amongst other things. …About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published inThe Lark·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Lark’s Top Writers for December 2023The latest top writers have been announced — December is here and the jolliness of Christmas is almost upon us. This month we have two new top writers. They are: Jade Zulfiqar and Tom Kane Jade Zulfiqar Jade writes poetry. One of her poems titled ‘The Quiet Between’ at The Lark Publication has been boosted. See her following poems below: The Quiet Between Amidst the woods we find a language beyond wordsmedium.comThe Lark1 min readThe Lark1 min read
Published inWriters Daily·3 days agoMember-onlyFriend of Medium MembershipThe reason why I have joined — I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to join the new Friend of Medium program. I hope to read and support some great writing here on Medium especially those at the publications I own and am the Editor of. They are: The Lark Publication Lifestyle Today Flicks TV…Medium2 min readMedium2 min read
Published inThe Lark·Nov 10Member-onlyThe Non-HumanFiction — A supernatural thriller short story — The glint of light shone through the hallway window as a pungent sweaty odour came from a cluttered rack of coats in the corner. I stood still, taking in my surroundings. The dark walls and black floors illuminated the dread. I was transported to something unpleasant. A stiffness left my…The Lark17 min readThe Lark17 min read
Published inThe Lark·Nov 1Member-onlyThe Lark’s Top Writers for November 2023Our two top writers are announced below — On this first day of November, The Lark has chosen two top writers. But first, we have another announcement about new writer applications. Please see below. News on application to become a writer As of today, we will not be adding new writers to our list, so applications to become a writer with The Lark Publication will…The Lark2 min readThe Lark2 min read
Published inThe Lark·Oct 27Member-onlyGrandchildren Make Everything Alright When It’s NotA poem about grandchildren — The Lark1 min readThe Lark1 min read