I’m Elise Shaw, an Australian writer sharing poetry, creative writing, and honest reflections about life, healing, and everything in between. For most of my life, I was scared to show anyone the soft creative parts of myself, the poems scribbled in margins, the half-finished stories, the feelings that didn’t know where to go.
Now that my bachelor’s degree is behind me and life has steadied a little, I’m letting my creative side step forward. Day-to-day I spend my time working full-time in marketing, but I felt the pull to try something new. Writing is still fresh territory for me, and this space is where I’m beginning to find my voice.
I write about trauma, loneliness, connection, hope, and the strange mess of being human. Some pieces arrive gently, like soft punches to the heart. Others feel like being hit by a truck. Sometimes the writing leans hopeful, sometimes heavy, but always honest.
My Creative Process
Honestly, I’m still figuring it out.
Usually, I start with a feeling, something raw or lingering, and let the words spill out however they choose. A poem, a rambling reflection, a quiet confession, a messy brain-dump. I write to make sense of myself, my emotions, the world and my place in it. I write so others feel less alone.
A Gentle Note
Some of the themes I explore can be confronting or triggering, especially around trauma or emotional struggle. My intention is never to leave anyone feeling hopeless; these pieces are reflections, not forecasts. They’re simply the truths that swirl around in my mind, written in the hope that someone out there might read them and think, “Oh. Me too.” So, consider this my apology for all the “oofts” and “ouches” you might feel reading along, and my quiet hope that a few “awws” and warm-fuzzies find you as well.
Who This Space Is For
- People who love poetry
- Anyone who feels misunderstood or lonely
- Survivors
- Readers who enjoy quiet, reflective writing
- People who like raw and real stories
- Anyone who wants to feel something, or feel less alone in what they feel
Stay A While
This blog is my little corner of honesty. A place to explore, unravel, and rebuild.
Stay awhile, read a little, and feel something.
Elise Shaw 