a poem inspired by the Tao Te Ching ______________________________________ i am a force of nature beyond control free-flowing and powerful
By ⸘jason alan‽3 days ago in Poets
I didn't always have a plan. Most days I was just trying to get through the next hour without falling apart. Then when everything sucked, I fought, because giving up wasn't on the table.
By Annam M Gordon3 days ago in Poets
The blessing of surviving long enough to get a haircut he’d hate. Soon after escaping, I cut my hair into a bob. He would have hated it.
By Veronica Wren4 days ago in Poets
Abruptly, years begin to speak in the language of closed doors. These photographs fading at the edges, a name we once said every day now resting quietly.
By ROMEO4 days ago in Poets
The Little Girl in the Red Coat I didn’t ask to be put in this home, It was my family that did this to me, And to be quite honest with you, I’m as depressed as depressed can be.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 4 days ago in Poets
i saw light catch iridescent stains on your glasses, fixed spots below downturned eyes. small splatters, clear marks of tears recently shed, that you didn't bother to wipe. i saw and thought, "what beauty."
By kp4 days ago in Poets
Lost my mind? That’s what they thought Future’s here they made the bot Kept on building now I’m fielding…. All my thoughts whilst at my spot
By Haychie_Artist4 days ago in Poets
“Stay true to yourself and you will end up incredibly happy.” Be who “you” want to be and stay there. “Stay true to yourself!”
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 days ago in Poets
“When your heart is happy — everything is in harmony, everything is balanced.” This is so true! When we are feeling emotionally happy,
“Every sunrise is an invitation to rise and shine with purpose.” The sun rises every morning with the purpose of giving us light and warmth.
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” Our lives are our responsibility, so it is our responsibility to be strong and to bring that positive attitude into our day.
“Happiness is enjoying the little things in life.” We know this well but are, very often, too busy to remember it. Along with happiness is gratitude.