Melissa Ann Speaks

A Journey Through Words

A safe space where my voice and yours will be heard and honoured.

Welcome to Melissa Ann Speaks​

A landscape where language meets purpose and every word is part of a greater
journey –

The terrain where creativity, meaning and purpose are explored in writing, in person and
in conversation.

I invite you to walk with me along paths that will lead to comfort, connection and
consideration.

The BEE Collection

BEE Poetic

This is a treasure chest of prose where I share my creative considerations using rhyme and verse.

BEE Inspired

A space where I reflect on life and lessons learnt.

BEE Hive

A community called “Honeycomb Hope” for women wanting to journey through the Word, learning to speak life over themselves, their loved ones and their communities.

Why The Bee

Melissa Ann

Melissa means honeybee in Greek. I didn’t choose my name, but over time I came to understand the meaning woven into it.

When I encountered Devorah, the Hebrew word for honeybee, and discovered its connection to Devar — the Word — something began to make sense.

The bee carries both sweetness and sting. So do words. They can wound, awaken, heal and bring life to places that have grown dry.

Melissa Ann Speaks is my journey of finding my voice, turning bitter pollen into liquid gold, and creating a space for healing, restoration, purpose and hope.

Poems

Featured Poems
Not Mad!

Not Mad!

Not Mad! You diagnose me Try to impose on me A narrative that’s Your imperative You hid your past It...
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Woman

Woman

Woman You sold your story for Man’s Glory Your words your only strength Your truth they condemned Denied the right...
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Chosen

Chosen

We all want God to choose us but we terrified when we are chosen The gift He gives is not...
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Poetry is more than words on a page—it's the quiet language of the soul, capturing life's beauty, hope, and heartfelt moments.

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