NICKY MARINKOVIC

Nicky Marinkovic is a 35 year old writer from Leeds, England, and the mother of two teenage daughters. She has worked for the National Health Service (NHS) for the past ten years as an administrator for various services including learning disabilities, neurology services and the community stroke team.

Her interest in poetry stems from childhood, when her grandad would entertain the family with humorous ditties.

In November 2010, Nicky was diagnosed with depression and struggled to function in her day-to-day life. Writing poetry became a therapeutic outlet, allowing her to express thoughts and feelings on many different subjects. Her writings represented a journey at a significant point in her life. They provided a symbolic letting go of the past and a moving forward.

Marinkovic continues to write poems on such topical issues as bullying, depression and childhood poverty. She records these thoughts on her own blog. What began for her as a deeply personal project gradually expanded into a vehicle she wanted to share with others. Slowly but surely over the past 12 months she has been able to do so via the internet.

“I would like to thank My Word Wizard for the confidence they have given me and the support they have provided. What began as a difficult journey is now one of fulfilment and happiness. If my words contain ideas others can relate to or are inspired by, then I am honoured”.

We not only admire Nicky’s words, but we are deeply moved by the support and solace she provides others as they struggle through many of the challenges she has faced. Her courage is her source of strength.

Nicky Marinkovic can be found on her blog Nicky Lucilla and on Twitter @Absolute34

I dream of...

I dream of a time when there will be no poverty
No destruction and war for the innocent to see
When racism and hatred will no longer exist
Of a world that unites and no country resists

I dream of an end to all starvation and crime
Where nobody feels hunger in their lifetime
We are safe in our homes and on our streets
Where no child knows abuse, hurt or deceit

I dream of a time that will end domestic abuse
The statistics will fall and headline the news
To not live in fear and to care for one another
Know that we’re equal, the same as each other

I hope that one day my dreams will come true
Be a part of the changes that affect me and you
To live in a world where we all show respect
How precious life is, due to cause and effect.