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Poetry at the Heart of Matter

Offering poems, books, creative editing, mentorship, & Hiku Hikes 


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About

Learn more about Silke Heiss
- ​Poet, Writer, Creative Soul -
and what her readers
​ have to say about her. 
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Media  and Gallery

A collection of memories in photos, recordings of readings, events, book launches and more​
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Writing

​Poems, Prose, Novels, Reviews
and Bits and Pieces
Read some of Silke's poems, short stories and other bits and pieces.

Creative editing & mentorship

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Need creative input and feedback on your poems, literary or creative manuscript? Silke offers:
  • 40 years of creative literary experience
  • a sensitive heart
  • a sharp mind
  • excellent communication skills 
​She would love to help you develop your work to its fullest potential.
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Books 

On 18th March 2025, Silke launched her third book,  Hiku Hike Harvest, which offers a sample of the fruits of the Hiku Hikes, revealing "the true language of the soul". ​
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Silke's first solo publication documents her journey of grief over the loss of her husband, the poet Norman Morrissey, in 2017. Her tribute to him is entitled Greater Matter - A Journey of Poems to Death and Beyond, and was published in association with Poetree Publications in 2019. 
Soon thereafter, Silke was prompted to assemble unassuming house and garden poem pairs. The book that resulted is entitled 
Sweet Nothings. It includes 35 empty pages encouraging the reader to find peace by means of the writerly process. 
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Give Your Writing the Edge

The wonderful Give Your Writing the Edge newsletter archive is currently only available on request - please email [email protected] - but you will find helpful writing tips on this website, among the Nuggets. 
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Silke's Blog

This was a space where Silke dreamed her dreams, spoke her mind, shared her journey and sometimes disappeared from - a sign that she was enjoying her solitude.  In July 2021, she  took a sabbatical from regular postings, in order to focus on a new relationship, as well as care for her elderly parents and their affairs, but recently, she is publishing blogposts more frequently again.  
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  • About
    • Fan Feedback
    • Gratitude
    • Contact Silke
  • Writing
    • Poetry
      • Poetry Index
      • Poetry images
      • Poetry Themes
      • The Butterfly Poems
    • Prose
  • Publications
    • Reviews
  • Give Your Writing the Edge
    • Newsletter Archive
    • GYWTE Workshop
    • Hiku Hikes
  • Gallery
  • Blog
    • Subscribe to Blog
  • Newsletter Archive
  • Give Your Writing The Edge Nuggets
  • Hiku Hikes