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Marketing and PR specialist working in Tech! Posting poetry, spoken word, as well as music, ballet, fitness and life as a mum of 3. All views my own. 💞🌸
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Spoken word by YAYA - The Simplest Memory
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that create the most significant memories in our lives. It’s the smallest details that we will remember. The gestures that are not so grand, but the ones we will only ever understand with our hearts! ❤️
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An image from my forthcoming debut book “Beneath my skin” where I bare my heart and soul and more! Out later this month! Love, YAYA 💞🌸
today my
closet felt bare
for all I wanted
to wear
(was you)
© poetrybyyaya
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My latest spoken word - WORTH KEEPING 🌸
Loss aversion is one of our greatest battles. We fight it with all our might! We kick and scream as we pull ourselves away. We feel our grip tighten and beg for it to stay!
But we often know that we have to let go!
Love, YAYA 🌸💕
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Anyone for some apples? 🍎 My tree is collapsing under the weight of this year’s crop! Apple sauce will be coming out of my ears… ❤️😃
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My new spoken word - Surprised You Always Seem - now on Twitter and TikTok and soon to be on IG.
This poem and commentary is included in my forthcoming book titled ‘Beneath My Skin’ - due out mid October 3022. I hope you enjoy this one!
Lots of love, YAYA 💕🌸
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The drama of trying to re-record a self-tape for a vegetable advert audition! You couldn’t plan it! Don’t worry... it was her baby tooth! 😂
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@pearlythingz
It's wonderful that not all individuals perceive their self-worth through the lens of others' opinions. Many educated and socially intelligent women truly value themselves for who they are and acknowledge the unique qualities they bring to any relationship. It's important to
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Creating more animated collages! Here’s one I made today for the wonderful
@francmoody
to their brilliant song 🎵 Dopamine!
If you’d like a personalised collage created, then please DM me for more info.
Go check out my new IG page I’ve set up at collagesbyaya
Love YAYA ❤️🌟
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The beautiful 348pp debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’ by YAYA is out NOW!
Check out the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews!
Available on AMAZON & KINDLE ✍️ copies available by DM! UK USA AUS
Hope you enjoy my spoken word ❤️
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What a wonderful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review by
@tmdisarro
of my debut book Beneath My Skin - thank you ❤️
UK USA
‘A performance poet who’s broken the mould - daring to use pictures to help convey the unspoken word!’
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@wiseconnector
Oh, what a coincidence, mine did too! I’m sure the kids will absolutely fine on their own until when we both get home tomorrow. Enjoy your evening! Oh, and BTW stay safe hunny and make sure to use protection! 😜
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My debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’ is out now on Amazon! Check out my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews!
Currently booking
#radio
and
#podcast
#interviews
- where i’ll be telling you the compelling backstory & the incredible inspiration behind the book! 📖❤️
DM me for details & press release!
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ON SALE NOW my 348pp debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’ on AMAZON & on KINDLE - a beautiful collection of poetry & prose on life & love ❤️ UK USA AUS
YAYA is a self-published author, writer, marketer & designer✍️
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The stunning 348p debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’ by YAYA is out NOW!
Check out the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews!
Available on AMAZON and KINDLE and Author-copies available by DM! ❤️
UK USA AUS
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Inspired by the beautiful and tragic romance of Audrey Hepburn’s first marriage! I watched the documentary the other night & I decided I would write a piece about it! Her marriage was filled with so many infidelities! You wonder why when he was married to such an iconic woman! 💔
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I’m very excited, honoured and feel privileged to be producing a compilation of five poems from the wonderful Dally London
@dallylondon
as a spoken word! I hope you enjoy my performance of his work as much as I enjoyed making it for you!
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@stillgray
Seriously, seriously disturbing! That poor child! I feel sick watching this abuse of power and the sick coercion of a young child in front of an audience that supports his behaviour!
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My latest spoken word - Many is what so many want.
We may desire more chances to explore, to see what’s behind the next door! But often there is nothing more to see. Nothing more than our own curiosity!
It’s been a while! I hope you enjoy this one. Love, YAYA 🌸💕
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A little edit of the
@BrandNewHeavies
and
@SimonBheavy
and the crew on Thursday evening at the wonderful
@boisdale
in Canary Wharf! I actually think the guy who had his head accidentally hit by Simon’s guitar 🎸 enjoyed the whole experience! 😂Brilliant evening as always! ❤️💃⭐️
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the more I do
the more I grow
the less you say
the more I know
the more I feel
the happier I’ll be
as there’s no way
you’ll steal my joy
(from me)
© poetrybyyaya
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New
#spokenword
by YAYA - That is why we Spoke.
Words and performance by YAYA. Full version on IGTV over at PoetrybyYaya. 🌸💞
#thatiswhywespoke
#poetryinmotion
#performancepoetry
#poetrybyyaya
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Could my day get any better! Just received this beautiful gift from
@Tony_Ginger
in the post this morning!
Tony, it was enough that you dedicated this picture to me, but to have it framed & sent to me, is so incredibly generous and thoughtful! Thank you!
Truly grateful! 🐝🌸💕
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@Tony_Ginger
@murat192323
😹😹😹😹❤️ And this is how I chill too... I’m picking up some top tips from Arthur! A tree branch is definitely way more comfortable than a hospital chair... now learning how to sleep absolutely anywhere!!
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@stclairashley
In the realm of social media, my ex ignored me completely, turning a blind eye to my presence. Undeterred, I began pairing my poetry with captivating images of resilient women, occasionally sharing glimpses of myself. But it sparked his anger, his jealousy fuming, and he
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our thoughts
control our desires
and our desires
our point of view
which is why it is
so pointless
trying to talk me
out of
(loving you)
© poetrybyyaya
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@JeanHatchet
I share everyone’s deep concern about the severe cruelty inflicted upon these poor innocent animals. It's truly sickening to hear of such suffering that he has inflicted. Those that portray themselves as pure and well-respected, while harboring dark secrets, only reinforces the
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Live at 11am! Come join me on Funky Fridays with YAYA on
@TFSRadioUK
for a 3hr Brit Funk special! 76-84!
On today’s playlist - Hi-Tension, Atmosfear, Central Line, Heatwave, F.B.I, Proton, Hudson People, Freez, Incognito, Light of The World, Level 42, Savanna, The Cool Notes...
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Just found out my mother in-law has suddenly passed away tonight. My husband was with her when she died, but sadly couldn’t revive her. Supporting my kids as much as I can. Fortunately my daughter stayed with her last night. She was my mother in-law for 27 years!🥲🥲🥲💔💔💔
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A slow reveal
a little tease
Never afraid
to show you more of me
Poetic words
heart worn on my sleeve
I have made it easy
for you to see
(how much I love you)
© poetrybyyaya
‘Beneath My Skin’ out NOW on AMAZON
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I know you need it, brother said he needs it, sister said she needs it….
My 348pp debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’
OUT NOW on Amazon & Kindle!!
A beautiful collection of poetry and prose by YAYA, on life and love. ❤���
🎵 Back to Love by
@BrandNewHeavies
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To anyone who posts the “make sure you follow’ tweets! Thanks but no thanks! I can choose who I want to follow based on my own interests and based on who I like, have met, or engage with! With over 7.5 billion people on the planet, I hardly need suggestions! 😂
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So a friend shared some rare footage (I’ve never seen until now) of us performing in La Bayadere for The National Theatre Ballet School! I must have been 16 years old here. I remember being no.2 and having to do 31 penchés out of 32.
#entranceoftheshades
#labayadere
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@ThatEricAlper
Marvin Gaye - Piece of Clay
Father stop
Criticizing (criticizing) your son
Mother please
Leave your daughters alone
Don't you see that's what wrong
With the world (with the world) today (oh)
Everybody wants somebody
To be their own piece of clay (oh)…
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Another interview at 10am today! Wish me luck! I think I need as much 🍀 as I can get at the moment! 😃🤞💯❤️
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Had a great ballet class last night! All in fits of laughter after 1 exercise where we had only 4 counts to run round & start on the other side! After all finishing beautifully we then looked like a bunch of footballers running back to our spots! Not so elegant! Such a giggle! 😂
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My mother told me to never stick my head out of a moving vehicle, but I don’t think a boat counts, does it? 😂
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One of only five to be invited for interview for the position of Marketing Manager at what is possibly my favourite destination and venue in the world! So excited!!!! 💃💃💃💯💯💯
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Up early for the Tilehurst festival today! Two dances today - ballet solo and song and dance solo and one group dong and dance dance tomorrow! 💃
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I am learning to live without it
I am starting to see how I can
I am getting used to nothing
Nothing more than who I am
I am learning that it is foolish
I am starting to understand
I am getting used to the silence
For silence is the place where I am
(free)
© poetrybyyaya
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My daughter is telling me tonight that any guy who treats me badly is “ugly” even if they’re not ugly on the outside, because they’re ugly on the inside… because I’m her queen!! LOVE her! She’s my rational brain when it comes to helping me choose my next partner in life… 👸❤️🥰
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@wiseconnector
I love the mountains but I love the sea a little more, so it has to be number 3! But I’d rather have champagne and fruit bowls than pizza and beer!
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Watching Foo Fighters at Glastonbury tonight… not live unfortunately, but TV will do at my age! Amazing!! The energy! The skill! The absolute perfection! Incredible! And their new hard hitting drummer was brilliant! Insanely good!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀
#davegrohl
#foofighters
#rock
#Glasto
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Had the best time last night watching
@BrandNewHeavies
(clips to follow) at the wonderful
@Boisdale
Great food, great hospitality & so lovely to see
@SimonBheavy
and Ranald and all of the band again! Thanks for all being so lovely! A little clip of last night’s outfit for you…X
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Page 190 of my book! Getting there! Burning 🔥 the midnight oil! 😃❤️
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First year I’ve not been able to visit the crematorium on my daughter’s anniversary, as I’m with Covid as is my other daughter and we are both self isolating! 🥲 11 years today💔Love you Lara. We’ll both see you soon! xx
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In only 72 hrs my debut book will, hopefully, be available on Amazon. The Kindle version will also be coming 🔜 that is, if you’d prefer to wait! But hey, why not buy both! 😂
Here’s a little preview of today’s efforts in getting it to print! It’s all me… start 2 finish!💯❤️
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I had the best Easter today. My eldest said to me that he’s never had a better roast than mine at anyone else’s house, and then out of the blue when we were chatting about life he said… they’re not a proper mum like you… one that you can talk to! How sweet is that! So lovely!
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How cool!😎 The King & Camilla are watching tonight’s production of The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House! 🤩🩰❤️ Daughter is on this Friday evening, but now wishing it was her night tonight! 😂 Well, at least she gets to perform on the night of the live stream in May! 💯
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you are, my ray of sunshine
that warms me deep within
you are, the softest breeze
that dances gently on my skin
you are, my sunny afternoon
that always lifts my spirits high
you are, the one who fills my heart
you are, the apple of my eye
(I love you)
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@HonaCostello
Well, the good news is, that by changing the svg file to a png file and uploading the other png files to our website, the images are all now loading into Outlook! And all the formatting is looking grand! Very happy with the result and happy that I persisted! 😃😃😃
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Just off for my Sunday run! Not been feeling so great the last few days, so hopefully a lovely long run will do the trick! Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! Let me know what you’re up to! 🌸💞
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Ready for a fresh start? So am I? Who’s coming with me? X x X x
Lots of love, YAYA ❤️
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Life is full of moments
Defining are some of them
Moments the ball starts rolling
The defining moment when
(there’s no way back)
By YAYA
© poetrybyyaya
My debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’ is out NOW on AMAZON and on Kindle - Links in profile ❤️
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My author ✍️ copy of my debut book ‘Beneath My Skin’ has just arrived! Official launch is Saturday 12th March 2022, but it’s available now if you want to bag yourself a copy! Kindle version available 19th March! ❤️
“Beneath+my+skin”&qid=1646846383&sr=8-9
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My lovely neighbour, Joyce, who lives opposite me, just brought me over this gorgeous apple and rhubarb strudel 😍😋 Oh my... it is so, so delicious!! I absolutely love cooked apples and rhubarb!! I’ve had a huge bowlful already!! How kind! ❤️❤️❤️
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"When a rainbow falls apart... 🌈 This is actually a rainbow being diffused by scattered raindrops that reflect off the clouds behind it. Without the clouds, it would just look like a regular rainbow."
📷 Stephen O Colean
Proves that destruction is not always a bad thing! ❤️
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Spending time in a children’s ward is very humbling! No one is promised a future! No one is promised a tomorrow. We live on time that is always borrowed! Wasting time is so easy to do! So choose carefully what, and who, to put your energy into!
Love, YAYA 💕🌸🦋
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Today’s poem ❤️ was too lengthy for Twitter, so I’ve posted it as an image!
‘Beneath My Skin’ is out NOW on AMAZON 🇬🇧
🇺🇸 🇦🇺
& on KINDLE on the 19th March 2022 - the long-awaited 348pp debut book by YAYA X
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people can
see it in me
and I too can
see it in you
it’s undeniably
a special place
so many want
to reach into
(oh, your eyes)
© poetrybyyaya
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i believe in you
or so you said
but faith
can be fickle
when one is led
led by a feeling
led by the past
led by the fear
that nothing
good lasts
will it ever end
you always
wanted to know
would my love stay
or would my love go
© poetrybyyaya
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Dressed in my Saturday Night Fever sequinned jumpsuit and about to head off for tonight’s disco boat event for
@TFSRadioUK
down London’s River Thames!
I’ll be on the decks for the first hour followed by
@skamungadrummer
Harvey and Felix upstairs! It gonna be amazing! 💃💃❤️💯
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A message arrived
out of the blue
Wanting to know
if I loved you too
But would you ask
if the flowers loved the bees
or the birds loved the trees
or the the whales loved the seas
Our love is so easy to see
So why ask me?
© poetrybyyaya
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When I feel anxious I always look at trees 🌳 and I know it will all be okay! Life is a process... not a thing! 🦋🐝
This is my apple tree in blossom 🌸 So pretty!
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Happy Tuesday my lovelies. A little quote to help get your day off to a terrific start! ❤️
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.
Henry Van Dyke
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So they’ve left a little surprise for my daughter! How sweet is that! I told them we were staying tonight, as she had Royal Ballet rehearsals and as I’m a Hilton Honours member they’ve put out some sweet treats and balloons for her!! Amazing! Thank you
@HiltonBankside
🩰❤️🥰❣️
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I actually joined a dating app last night, and I’m seriously a little scared! 😂
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I keep telling them you’re a kind person, underneath it all. I keep telling them. But they do not believe me. They witness it all publicly. I suppose they have their own view. Everything is perspective, as I keep on telling you. I guess that is true. Perception is reality.😔💔
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i no longer have
dark days any more
i no longer feel
the way i did before
the days i have now
since the day that we met
are the days I shall remember
the only days I won’t forget
(are with you)
© poetrybyyaya
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Tree is decorated and up two days earlier than usual! Why not! Need some Christmas 🎄 cheer today! 🎅 xx
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