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Will we make it over that stretch?
Take each day as it comes,
one day over is a day less,
a stepping stone towards payday,
like a heavy steam engine,
puffing and chuffing over a rickety old wooden viaduct,
wheel turn by wheel turn, the bridge begins to creak,
will we make it across safely?
Or will we plunge to our deaths?
On the sharp rocks that’s down blow,
what choice do we have?
I keep my hand upon the throttle
and my eyes upon the rails,
I’m not a gambling man,
I’m willing to throw the dice,
and steam onwards with great care,
towards the other side,
where life seems to look brighter,
where money is waiting at the next station.
I hold a Master’s in English Literature and a First-Class Honours BA in English, bringing together intellectual depth with an approachable storytelling style. Passionate about contemporary culture and personal narratives, I craft pieces that resonate emotionally while engaging the mind. My versatility allows me to write across diverse topics, always aiming to connect with readers on multiple levels.
I am a writer, mother, and believer in the power of real, raw stories. I use words to create space for empathy, connection, and unfiltered conversations around life and parenthood. To make invisible feelings seen, one honest piece at a time.
I love writing as I get to create something beautiful and touch others with my words in the process. I love the fact that I can create a whole new world, something no one else has ever seen. Writing helps me to escape reality and create new realities. At times, I also write stuff in those stories that I can never muster the courage to say in real life. It's my safe space. I can write whatever I am feeling and I can let it all out. It's also very therapeutic to me..
Antonius "Ton" Bakker, born May 23, 1961, in the Netherlands, is a writer, speaker, and coach/trainer. With a passion for personal development, he has inspired audiences worldwide.
