Sarnia de la Maré FRSA Author, Musician, Artist

🎙 Podcast Episode Description  This short literary podcast features a reading of my poem Where Do I Begin to See the Start of You , written in memory of my father. Misunderstood throughout his life, he grew up in foster care, was later sent to borstal, and carried hidden struggles that today I recognise as signs of undiagnosed autism. The poem reflects on a boy who smiled through sorrow, masked his true self, and was judged harshly by a world that never understood him. Looking back now, with a modern understanding of autism and neurodiversity, I honour the beauty of his mind and the resilience of his spirit. This is both a personal elegy and a wider reminder: how many lives have been marked by silence, masks, and misunderstanding — when what was needed was acceptance, compassion, and pride. Where do I begin to see the start of you When did you become the person that I knew A boy in troubled times So sad behind the smiles Whatever did they do  to rob the soul of you? What l...

The order of cello strings 🎵 “Cats Go Down Alleys” 🎵 In the world of cellos, where music takes flight, Four strings stand tall, each with its own might. Descending in thickness, they sing their refrain, A quartet of notes, a melodious chain. C is the first, a sturdy foundation, Gently humming its low vibration. Next comes G, resonant and deep, A soulful companion, a secret to keep. D follows suit, with a brighter tone, Dancing on harmonies, it finds its own zone.  And lastly, A, like a sunbeam’s kiss, Ascending to heights, a celestial bliss. Tuning pegs twirl, adjusting the strings, Crafting a symphony that soars and sings. So remember this order, let it unfurl: “Cats Go Down Alleys,” a cello’s sweet swirl. 🎶 Mouse Pad £18.67 Bucket Hat £22.44 iPhone Magsafe Tough Case £46.29 Dad Hat £21.80 Baseball Cap £21.80 Active T-Shirt £30.87 Baseball ¾ Sleeve T-Shirt £28.30 Classic T-Shirt From £17.39 Graphic T-Shirt £27.86 Lightweight Hoodie £35.91 Lightweight Sweatshirt £33.25 Long Sle...