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My Father's Daughter by Lily Lawson


“I read these lovely poems in one go.
They made me think and weep and laugh.
Thank you Lily Lawson for sharing your work with us. I am looking forward to read more of your writings.”— Leah Lotous

“Skilful, moving poems that affect the heart. I was uplifted, touched, and amused.”— Ms Louise Wilford


"An excerpt from Autopsy, by Lily Lawson -

If, as time moves on,
the words that I have shared
remain with you,
and call you back
to read them once again
my work is done. "

My Father’s Daughter, a collection of poems ranging from lighthearted to heart-rending. captures Lily Lawson’s thoughtful observations about life and love.


About the Author

Lily Lawson is a poet and fiction writer who spends her time dabbling in social media, watching American TV, and eating Italian food and chocolate. She lives with her father in the Northeast of England. Her debut poetry collection "My Father's Daughter" was self-published in June 2020. She is studying for an Open degree with the Open University.

Follow her blog at https://lilylawson.com/

 

 

 

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