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The Strength of a Boundary
When you need to express your anger, don’t hold back. I am usually humble, but I still have my moments of fury. Of course, a normally mild-mannered person can be quite surprising when they lose their temper. Some might say, "So your usual nice persona was just an act." Others might be shocked, realizing, "So you're not someone to be trifled with after all," and may begin to maintain a healthy distance in future interactions.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
To My Dearest Girl
To my dearest girl: In this world, there is no rush to find a partner. There is no need to rush into a relationship or give your heart away. Entrusting your life to yourself is more stable and reassuring than entrusting it to anyone else.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
Rise, Even When You Are Broken
When nights grow heavy upon your chest,And hope feels like an uninvited guest,Remember this—your shaking soulWas never born to lose control.You walked through storms no one could see,Fought silent wars courageously,Each scar you hide beneath your skinIs proof you chose to rise again.The world may doubt your trembling voice,Mistake your silence for no choice,But oceans roar before they rise,And stars are born in darkest skies.Do not beg fate to ease your pain,For pressure turns dust into flame,What bends you now will shape your crown,What breaks you builds the strongest ground.Stand tall, even when knees still shake,Dream loud, even after heartbreak,For legends bleed before they shine,And greatness blooms in brutal time.So walk ahead—unseen, unheard,Trust the fire inside your words,One day they’ll ask how you survived,Smile and say: I never died.
By Daily Motivation10 months ago in Poets
The Necessary Farewell: A Self-Preservation Note
Rather than allowing us to drain each other, it is better to let go. This thought brings me healing: I considered leaving you, not because you are a bad person, nor because I no longer love you, but because your attitude toward me made me feel that your world doesn't truly need me. Honestly, I could cling to you without shame, but it would be pointless.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
