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Balancing. Content Warning.
In a whirlwind of turmoil I forgot my purpose I was blinded by sacrifice dripping down my sleeves I loved in an evil way Please, look at me I gave to get I preyed and sweat I wanted more, never satisfied until I surrendered Not at your feet but at my own I abandoned myself To follow you home Our homes are not the same Mine does not smell of rot Mine does not forget my name I lived in your dirty darkness Forsaking my own being I allowed you to eat me up and steal all my dreams Now I sit on mossy rocks in peaceful bliss alone Learning who I am meant to be and dreaming my own life in me Out of numbness, I crawled Searching for the best of me I cannot lie about it all I am the one, who did all this, to me Taking responsibility Letting go of expectations Releasing, floating, frolicking Happy, to be free I let go of the darkness not fully To let the light in to balance Now I know my blackest black and I'm learning my brightest white together they are intertwined like a dove and raven may be some may say forbidden fruit but that someone isn't me
By Tanya Leijabout a year ago in Poets
Relationship Compatibility: Effort and Value
Compatibility isn't about being the same age, having identical personalities, or sharing every interest. Instead, it's about the mutual desire to stay together and the shared joy of being in each other's presence.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
What Is 'Suitable'?
Someone once asked me, "What is 'suitable'?" I paused for a moment, thinking about the friends I’ve grown close to. I realized that one of the things I enjoy most in my daily life is simply being with them. Even when we're not doing anything, we never feel bored. Even the silence becomes a joy. When we don't feel the need to rush and fill the gaps with conversation, it's the most ordinary yet cherished time of my life. No matter how far apart we are or how long it's been since we've talked, the thought of the things we've done together still makes the corners of my mouth turn up. Having someone in your life who can make you smile even when they're not around is a blessing.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
Will I Ever Be Truly Loved?
Perhaps it's the lack of stability during childhood that makes you yearn even more for a happy family. The attachments you developed with your parents deeply influence how you relate to others in the future. If you were constantly ignored, blamed, or told to be "sensible," obedient, and quiet, you may have long been accustomed to suppressing your emotions. This is because you fear that if you express your true feelings, you'll be disliked, rejected, or even abandoned.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
