Blind wheelchair driving artist and poet with MS, Cancer, Long Covid and more. Lay minister, YouBelong co-leader, Little Guy & Caring for Creation author, Mental Health advocate. LLMCalling.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3mi4u6mqf5s2yI may not be marching But I am protesting Loudly Against fascism Racism Injustice Homophobia Hatred Greed #DisabledPeopleAgainstFascism #TogetherAlliance #togetherness #equality #love @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social28 Mar 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4u6mqf5s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3m5ubawyml224Six of my ICU paintings were exhibited for the first time this weekend. Next year the full exhibition will be displayed at hospitals and venues around the UK. #art #icu #trauma #recovery17 Nov 2025 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ubawyml224https://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lhop53n5xk27finally accepting that sharing my #art and #poetry everywhere is impossible with #disability #chronicillness and #cancer Hopefully I'll be back with more energy soon, until then I'd love it if you could follow me on substack where I share every day. emmuk74.substack.com https://emmuk74.substack.com/08 Feb 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhop53n5xk27https://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lf5re4x2w227I rested the moon on my shoulders Soft silver light reflecting Through twilight's breath As spring warmth developed I reached deep into the Earth Growing alongside shoots of new life #poem07 Jan 2025 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5re4x2w227https://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lf2v7vnmqc27Take time to be still As leaves are unfurling Basking in winter sunlight Accept hibernation as a blessing Allow your roots to anchor Whilst your soul is resting Opening to possibilities As spring starts emerging #poem #tree06 Jan 2025 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf2v7vnmqc27https://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lexw75tzw22yDo you ever feel like you aren't enough Whilst also being far too much That you take up too much space Yet are barely noticed As if you aren't designed effectively Were made mistakenly Live incorrectly Can't find your niche Your place Your space In a world of perfection05 Jan 2025 05:46 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lexw75tzw22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lewm3a5dx22pTimeless treasures age Reminiscent whisperings Captured in moonlight #poetry #art04 Jan 2025 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lewm3a5dx22phttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3levis4ytuc23January whispers.... "No new beginnings for us" No need to adjust Or make a fuss This journey is forever circular Spectacular Yet familiar We leave time with our stories In memories Or lullabies As the silver moon captures our melodies As remedies In reveries04 Jan 2025 06:41 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3levis4ytuc23https://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3leuarwldnk2pPrancing through the snow Drawing self portraits with truth The winter moon shines A haiku inspired by this freezing cold weather, illustrated with 4 of my white cat paintings. Which is your favourite of these cats? #art #cat03 Jan 2025 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3leuarwldnk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3leuaphuzpk2pLight in the dark days Friendships shared in honesty There is a prayer There is a prayer Longing to be heaven sent Lodged beneath my tongue Lodged beneath my tongue Thankfulness far beyond words Light in the dark days03 Jan 2025 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3leuaphuzpk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lemqmotpqk2kIn the quiet dawn of the new year’s light Hope unfurls on petals bathed in dew Happiness whispers a morning embrace Promising rest and troubles few May this year bring gifts old and new Acceptance shaping our hope into view #sonnet #happynewyear31 Dec 2024 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lemqmotpqk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lejie3acqk2tLife and all it brings Can be used creatively The muse of your art Transforming pain imaginatively #pain #poetry #mentalhealth #art30 Dec 2024 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lejie3acqk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lejhtynahc2tDespite the storm's rage Flashlights in monsoons calm dread We will recover We will recover Slowly, carefully, in time Stars shining brighter Stars shining brighter Inwardly and outwardly Despite the storm's rage #mentalhealth #art #poem30 Dec 2024 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lejhtynahc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3le7n4xbvg22bYou, me, everyone We are all masterpieces Individually Imperfectly perfected None greater than another #poetry #art26 Dec 2024 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3le7n4xbvg22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3le5qojk4nk2qWhen I call out to you What name shall I use? The Word The Way The Truth The Life Beloved Son of God Prince of Peace Lamb of God .... #Christmas25 Dec 2024 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3le5qojk4nk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3le4a63uuw22gMerry Christmas. Today my gift to you is the prayer that I've written, one line each day, through Advent, illustrated by my paintings of candles. I hope you have a peaceful and hopeful day. Text of the prayer is in alt text #prayer #hope #love #peaceonearth #Christmas25 Dec 2024 05:30 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3le4a63uuw22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3le475nxnoc2pSing in thanks as Zechariah sang A saviour is born this day Jesus Christ our Lord will reign He will shine a light into the darkness Guiding our feet on the path of peace Bringing love to a world in need One line prayer: we pray for peace across the world this day and always25 Dec 2024 05:12 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3le475nxnoc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3le2fn356b22eOn this holy night As tapered candles burn bright Show us signs of hope Bring light into dark places Lead us on a path of peace #Christmas24 Dec 2024 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3le2fn356b22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3ldx5mflqgs26Advent Day 23: wisdom Find wisdom in love Freedom in understanding Forgiveness in peace Trusting even in dark days That there will be light again One line prayer: as we grow wise in your ways we pray23 Dec 2024 05:01 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldx5mflqgs26https://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3ldvemhlme22uI want to be invited It makes me feel that you care But I probably won't come along Because it's too exhausting out there Who else longs to be invited but will be unlikely to make it to the thing?22 Dec 2024 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldvemhlme22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3lduphethjc2kAdvent Day 22: Virgin Journey together Through this virgin life with grace Paint your own picture One line prayer: help us embrace each day in a fresh new way22 Dec 2024 05:43 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lduphethjc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3ldsd5gv7xc2cAdvent Day 21: unseen Unseen Unknown Unappreciated Unrecognisable Unshakable Unladen Unified Where are you on this uncharted scale of universal love? One line prayer: bring the unseen into your light of love21 Dec 2024 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldsd5gv7xc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/emmuk74.bsky.social/post/3ldqexhfcc22cIn this world I do not need to be anything And neither do you Or anyone else We don't need to earn our right to take up space We don't need to conquer troubles or win a race20 Dec 2024 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:5mnwebtyglf66tpr66pbtntw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqexhfcc22c