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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.
Seasons of Connection
Once-close friends gradually drift apart. Would you ask them why? In the past, I would have wanted to know. I will do my best to meet their expectations and fulfill their requests to restore the friendship. Later, I realized that friends who are meant to drift apart will eventually do so.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing6 months ago in Poets
Solid Steps, Easy Heart
I only understood this after growing up: Sometimes being "alone" isn't loneliness; it is a form of clarity. I used to be easily influenced: A single cold comment would keep me awake all night overthinking; An unread message would make me doubt my worth.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing6 months ago in Poets
The Solo Architect
Have you ever traveled alone, or longed to? Chatting with friends, we all mentioned wanting to plan a solo trip this year. It’s not about following trends; it’s about wanting to experience what it’s like to travel at your own pace.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing6 months ago in Poets
The Weight of a Heartbeat
One day, I suddenly realized something: liking and loving are truly not the same thing. Liking is more about... suddenly wanting someone. You want to be with them constantly; you crave their response, their time, and their undivided attention. Liking is fast, exhilarating, and immediate—that impulsive feeling of your heart racing and your head spinning, where all reason is thrown aside the moment you get close. You feel that as long as you're happy now, you can worry about tomorrow later. You even know it might not last long, but you still want to take the gamble because the emotion is so overwhelming.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing7 months ago in Poets
Beyond the Marriage Certificate
What people truly need isn't marriage, sex, or even necessarily a partner. What people need most is a positive, intimate relationship—one where you can communicate effectively, see each other clearly, understand each other, and nourish one another. This closeness isn't draining, conversation isn't a source of stress, and being together isn't about binding each other; it’s about becoming more and more like yourself.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing7 months ago in Poets
