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“When the Rain Started Calling My Name”
When the Rain Started Calling My Name By [Ali Rehman] The first time it happened, I thought it was the wind. A soft whisper curling beneath the storm clouds, brushing against the window like a forgotten breath. The rain was gentle that night, tapping its fingers along the glass in a rhythm that almost resembled speech. I leaned closer, half-asleep, half-curious, telling myself I was imagining things.
By Ali Rehman11 months ago in Poets
“The Night My Shadow Refused to Follow Me”
“The Night My Shadow Refused to Follow Me” By [Ali Rehman] I first noticed something strange when the streetlamp at the end of my block flickered, sputtered, and went out—just as I stepped beneath it. I paused, waiting for my eyes to adjust to the sudden dark. It took only a moment, and when they did, I felt a quiet cold crawl down the back of my neck.
By Ali Rehman11 months ago in Poets
Understanding, Not Forgiveness, Brings Release
True release isn't about not crying anymore, but about being able to look back on it all with a smile, not just tears. You'll still have feelings; you'll still have regrets, but you'll understand the reasons for them. You'll have regrets, but you'll also understand that your regrets are not the other person's burden to carry.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
If All the Aura Fades: Would You Still Want Them in Your Life?
Would you still like this person if they had no aura? If you were asked to introduce yourself, but couldn't mention your nationality, birthplace, residence, education, work history, height, weight, appearance, family background, assets, material possessions, or hobbies—how would you describe yourself?
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
Which Step in Your Life's Journey Was the Detour That Actually Led You Home?
Why Every Experience, Seemingly "Right" or "Wrong," Is Essential to Your Growth The common labels of "right" and "wrong" often fail to capture the true value of life's events. In reality, life is a spectrum of experiences, and upon reflection, you'll see that no journey is ever wasted.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
Is This the Beautiful Contradiction of Life?
That's life. There are joys, but there are also regrets. That's normal. Sometimes you'll be excited; sometimes you'll still feel sad. That's all you, and in the end, it will all merge into a better you.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
“The Moon That Forgot to Glow”
🌙 The Moon That Forgot to Glow By [Ali Rehman] On the night the world went dim, not a single soul was awake to witness it—except me. I was walking the old desert road, my footsteps brushing dust into the warm night air, when I looked up and felt my breath slip out of my chest.
By Ali Rehman11 months ago in Poets
US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops
The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins.
By AHMED KAZEKA12 months ago in Poets
