Author: Sarah Downing

My name is Sarah. I was born and grew up in England and currently live in Düsseldorf, Germany, with my fiancé Corey and my cuddly cat Biscuit. I work as a translator and writer for my own company Aardwolf Text Services (www.aardwolf.de) and I love vintage clothes and music, as well as singing karaoke.

A View From a Rooftop (Inspiration)

Another poem written while I was at school. I always loved mythological themes. Out in the coolness of the night The silver moon is shining bright. Dreaming of woes that were to be Woes for all eternity. A goddess’ tears weep for this The woes can only be undone by her kiss. But the goddess,… Continue reading A View From a Rooftop (Inspiration)

A Birthday Poem

This poem is in memory of a friend of mine Lloyd who sadly passed away a few years ago. Martina was his significant other at the time. Dear Martina, Here’s wishing you fun on your sailing holiday Enjoy fresh breezes, seabirds and sunsets and plenty of ocean spray. Look after Lloyd and keep him intact… Continue reading A Birthday Poem

What does awareness mean to me (an article in honor of National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month – March 2010)?

For me awareness is about taking responsibility for our own lives. But when it comes to certain specialized topics, it’s simply not possible to know as much as we need to sometimes. I consider myself to be a pretty observant person and because my job involves tons of research, I also read a lot. However,… Continue reading What does awareness mean to me (an article in honor of National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month – March 2010)?