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Ghost Bees
Ghost bees, silent, unseen, A mystery, a haunting scene. They vanish without a trace, A riddle unsolved, a vacant space.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Poets
Seek and You Shall Find
No matter who leaves you, don't forget that before he came, you were living alone. What you can't let go of is unwillingness.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
What is a Friend?
What is a Friend? In the tapestry of life, threads interlace, A bond beyond words, a warm embrace. A friend is a mirror, reflecting the soul, In laughter and sorrow, they make us whole. Through storms of despair and moments of cheer, They walk by our side, always near. In silence, they listen, with hearts open wide, A shoulder to lean on, a trusted guide. With secrets shared under starlit skies, Their presence brings comfort, like the sun's rise. In joy, they celebrate, in pain, they console, A friend is a treasure, a heart's true goal. Through the ups and downs, the twists of fate, A friend is the love that will never abate. In the journey of life, hand in hand we stand, For in the embrace of friendship, we find our true land. So cherish the moments, both big and small, For a friend is a blessing, the greatest gift of all. In the garden of life, they bloom and they grow, A bond that is timeless, in our hearts, they glow.
By Dipak Pawar2 years ago in Poets
The Solitude of Growth
A person's loneliness is very precious, because only in that kind of silence can you really hear your inner voice. A person's sadness, a person's tears, you face it truly, you accept it, you know that these are the lessons of life and the process of life.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Ayurveda's Winter Wisdom in Lucknow
In Lucknow’s winter, cold winds blow, A time to let Ayurveda flow. Ancient whispers of life and lore, Guide each heart, from core to core.
By Shwet Prabha Baiswar2 years ago in Poets
Love rain for white clouds and black clouds in the sky
Author: Dream Books Sanjeevi The sun shines in the sky, It will rain heavily! At night the sky is visible, Dark clouds will appear!
By Sanjeevi Kandasamy2 years ago in Poets
A.L.F.
Arriving hungry Lighting our lives with laughter Feline devourer Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Sky
Serene clouds drifting Kid’s red kites fluttering and Yawing in the wind
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Is Happiness a Measure of Success?
Lose happiness, due to greed; lose health, due to business; lose trust, due to doubt; and lose friendship, due to calculation.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Things That Make You Go Boom!
He tends the fire slowly, carefully, Orange flame licking up hot steel sides, Oak potpourri tinting the crisp air. Time passes.
By Laura Pruett2 years ago in Poets
Don't be serious. Everything will be fine!
Life is yours, don’t push yourself hard, live a life of your own accord, do your best, and do your best. All your pressure comes from wanting too much, and all your pain comes from being too serious. The boat moves forward because the oars are rowing backward. Slowness means stability, and retreat means advancement.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Finding Calm
Breathe in deep, let worries cease, count to ten, embrace release. Find the quiet, hold it near, peaceful heart, away from fear.
By Gideon Kipruto2 years ago in Poets