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You Weren’t Supposed to Read This
You weren’t supposed to read this. That was the first line, written in the margin of a notebook I never intended to open again. It wasn’t a warning so much as a plea. The kind you make when you hope the paper itself might protect you from being seen.
By Imran Ali Shah9 months ago in Poets
Don’t Order While Starving
You will only meet someone in a good state when you are in one yourself. Like attracts like; if you are in a negative space, the people you draw toward you won't be much better.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 months ago in Poets
Different Paces, Different Paths
I used to treat love like a mandatory life lesson, believing that as long as I tried hard enough and was considerate enough, the other person would eventually understand and grow up.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 months ago in Poets
Hire.
Feeling un seen wanted under valued? feeling angry hurt dis placed? are you really even there? They won’t miss you
By Cali Loria9 months ago in Poets
Dealing with Angst. Honorable Mention in Instructions for a Feeling Challenge.
There – there it is. That meek, tiny whimper, Pitifully demanding attention Above all other priorities. And for what? Reassurance.
By Dana Crandell9 months ago in Poets
The Art of Adult Sobriety
The most sober way for adults to live is to let it all end here. The hardest challenge for any adult is taking back themselves. As you go further in life, you realize that what truly breaks you isn't the storms you face, but those moments when you know you should stop, but you can’t.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 months ago in Poets
When Time Still Stands to Be Honored
They walk slower now, but they carry centuries in their spine. Every wrinkle is a road we did not have to walk, every tremor a price
By luna hart9 months ago in Poets
NOTICE OF CONTINUED OPERATIONAL STATUS — UNITED STATES FEDERAL POLICY
This document hereby declares that enforcement actions of Department of Homeland Security remain in effect. All relevant agencies are instructed
By Cadma9 months ago in Poets
Life, Unfolded
Life is not a straight line— it bends, breaks, pretends to be simple while hiding storms in quiet days. We learn while unlearning,
By Jhon smith9 months ago in Poets
strong and irreversible. Content Warning.
architecture between the mob and liminal control was the lie and the cross someone said it was good once upon a time the intention looked like the best
By ⸘jason alan‽9 months ago in Poets
Sleep!
Attention everyone! Go to bed early! Feeling exhausted all day? Go to bed! Seeing hallucinations? How are you reading this?
By Rebecca Patton9 months ago in Poets
Straight from the Fire Horse's Mouth. Top Story - January 2026.
Of course, 2026 equals blazing forward, says the horse, but beware: know when to rein it in! On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Wood Snake passes the baton to Fire Horse.
By Marilyn Glover9 months ago in Poets