Mental Health

The Artist's Promise
At some point in the far-off past, in an inquisitive town settled between moving slants and mumbling woods, there continued to be a young woman named Elara. Elara was known all through the town for her agreeableness and splendid smile, which could illuminate even the haziest days. She continued with a clear life, working at the town cake kitchen, where the scent of recently warmed bread and prepared products drifted through the air, drawing in people from miles around.
By Rony Sutradar2 years ago in Poets
In every breath, you're here
In the quiet of the evening, I see you there, in the shadows. So, can you tell the difference, between Heaven and Hell, blue skies and pain,
By Lungisani Ngcobo2 years ago in Poets
Aren't we pretending?
While having the breakfast, without enjoying it, we think about the lunch. When having the lunch, we dream about the desert,
By P.A.Vinura Jayasanka2 years ago in Poets
Art
Kings come and go But art speaks to the human soul Art is immortality This poem was inspired by a friend asking the question, “I'm good at art but does that even mean anything at the end of the day?”
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Is Happiness in the Journey, Not the Destination?
Don’t get stuck waiting for some far-off happiness! Life’s a long journey, like a big race. We all have dreams we’re chasing, but sometimes we get scared or forget to enjoy the moments we’re in.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Do We Take Our Loved Ones for Granted?
We all get stressed sometimes, and it’s easy to take it out on the people we love the most, like our family. We might be polite at work and patient with new friends, but at home, around familiar faces, we can lose our temper or get short with them.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Is Life Trying to Tell You Something?
Life’s Ups and Downs Help Us Grow! We all have limits, and that’s okay! Sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned, and that’s part of life too. It’s always changing, so it’s good to be flexible.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Love and Letting Go: A Simple Guide
Love can be confusing, but here are some key things to remember: You can’t force love: If someone wants to leave, or isn’t putting in effort, it’s best to let them go.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Dance
Dance was written during lockdown. It was originally written in the third-person but as I am now comfortable owning my bi-polar diagnosis I have rewritten it in the first person... as it's all about me!
By Alyson Smith 2 years ago in Poets
Lord, I was thinking
people are so different i see so many faces so much joy so much sadness. i realise that only children remain true to themselves
By Ken Mack2 years ago in Poets
Slipping
I'm slipping. The world starts crumbling and everything seems to blur. My eyes don't go exactly where I want them to. My mind won't focus. The images in my head are blurred and faded, I want them to stop shaking.
By Belle2 years ago in Poets
It Ain't No Lie: I Am Bi, Bi, Bi (Even When I'm with a Guy). Content Warning.
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. That’s right, a whole, long-windedly named day reminding people not to be jerks to the LGBTQ+ community.
By Test2 years ago in Poets