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Can You Handle the Responsibility of a Serious Relationship?
Only by taking things slowly can you truly filter out those who cherish you. If you want a healthy and stable relationship, do not easily accept someone's advances.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
KING OF SUCCULENTS
The Emperor's Stone Lotus has a unique shape and strong beauty, not only is it a decorative plant but also has a special feng shui meaning. This type of stone lotus is considered a symbol of authority, stability and success in life. Whether you are a lover of ornamental plants or are looking for a meaningful gift, the Emperor's Stone Lotus is the perfect choice.
By HieuDinh11 months ago in Poets
Do You Own Your Perspective, or Does it Own You?
Looking for problems within yourself leads to clarity; looking for reasons in others leads to turmoil. Different perspectives lead to different mindsets and outlooks. Without perspective, all one sees are problems; without a broad outlook, one's heart is filled with trivialities.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
When Is No Response the Ultimate Boundary?
Psychological Boundaries: When Silence Becomes Your Shield A few years ago, I was suddenly caught in a chaotic online battle within a circle of friends I wasn't very close to.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
never is absolute. Content Warning.
the discovery process objectionable but uncontested justified prejudice stayed within jurisdiction but not one single peer in the twelve
By ⸘jason alan‽11 months ago in Poets
Floating
Floating in a sea of disbelief Itching for relief Stripped of every belief I once held dear Bereaved of my self Shucking the sleeve of my former reality
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Poets
“We Were Lanterns in a World That Preferred Darkness”
We Were Lanterns in a World That Preferred Darkness By [Ali Rehman] Some people are born with light inside them — not the loud kind, not the kind that blinds or burns.
By Ali Rehman11 months ago in Poets
The Dryer Dream
The Dryer Dream I saw that sign and burst out laughing thinking of myself spinning for glory. Ten minutes inside a warm metal cave
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 11 months ago in Poets
Would You Choose Solitude Over Loneliness?
You'd rather spend an afternoon walking confidently on your own than be lost in a world built for two. You'd rather live peacefully alone than keep agonizing over his reasons.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
Third Eye
My third eye glazes over As the world grows colder A smoldering mass destroying us Societal entropy has a hold of me All I want to do is write and bring joy
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Poets
Why Do We Need the Hardship to Appreciate the Happiness?
Life is inevitably filled with helplessness, unavoidable realities, outcomes contrary to our expectations, and unattainable pursuits, all of which can leave us mentally and physically exhausted.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
Annotation Of A Life.
Life’s going too fast, so I mark every line. Reiterate every street, every obvious sign, as if the art of noticing could save me from forgetting.
By Marvelous Michael11 months ago in Poets