fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about what makes a good poem and the poetry rules that were made to be broken.
Forty and Free
At 40, Be a Middle-Aged Girl "No Longer Bound by Expectations" I used to be terrified of disappointing people. I was afraid of not being good enough, not mature enough, or not hardworking enough. So, I learned to cooperate and to endure. I learned to put my own needs last. It seemed mature, but it was exhausting.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing6 months ago in Poets
The Shy Dog
There was a shy dog who once ran fast through open fields. He barked at birds, chased the wind, and feared nothing. But life changed. Some people shouted at him. Some threw stones. Some pushed him away when all he wanted was care. Slowly, the happy dog became quiet. Now, he sits near old fences, watching people pass. He hides when footsteps come close, as if kindness is something he no longer understands. His bark is still inside him, but fear keeps it locked away. At night, he looks at the moon like an old friend who still remembers him. Maybe healing is not loud. Maybe it comes slowly, like small steps in soft sand. And maybe, one day, the shy dog will bark again and remember who he used to be.
By Chris Liberty 6 months ago in Poets
