Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Joined September 2023

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Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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The Coffee's on Me
Isn't kindness and generosity a rather didactic, altruistic idea meant for children's picture books? It's not unusual to equate acts of kindness with dramatic acts of heroism, perhaps saving someone from a fire or making an extra large donation to a charity.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Mirror On the Wall
Yes, Snow White was one of my favourite Disney cartootlns growing up. We didn't have Pixar or CGI back then. But I enjoyed the heigh hos, appreciating the positivity of the dwarfs despite their small size.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Parallel Lines
Have you come to blows with someone before? While you may not have gotten into physical fights with others, chances are that you've disagreed with more people than you can count. Getting two people to understand each other's perspectives is no mean feat.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Old Man Wong
Grumble as we may that life is bruising, chaotic or daunting, there's one thing that it's not - boring. Why? It's full of the unexpected. The paths we forge and, on a small scale, the little tasks we attempt to complete often lead us down winding, unexpected paths. Some of these lead us to unwelcome destinations, while others bring us to sanctuaries or. hopefully, utopias.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Fixing the Jigsaw
Everyone wants to win. I know I do.Friendly competition, to some degree, is even necessary in some contexts. But the win at all costs attitude can have negative consequences for relationships, esecially significant ones. The jealousy that sometimes arises easily turns bosom buddies into foes, which is a tremendous pity.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Multi-colored tapestry
People say that variety is the spice of life, and they would be right. Life has much to offer, in ranges and shades. The food we eat, clothes we wear, books we read and even the pets we keep all have types and variations. Each dish we partake of and little dog we welcome into our home has unique traits that separate it from everything else in the world.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Mighty Acorn
The exhortation 'count your blessings' isn't one that we'd like to hear when we're in the middle of painful hardship or loss. We know that we should have an attitude of gratitude, but that doesn't resonate with us when life throws curve balls.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Human Labyrinth
Conflicts and drama in relationships are sadly too common. Although we interact with people every day and have boundless experiences this with them, they are the most difficult mazes in the world to navigate. I'm finding this maze quite insurmountable.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Face Palm
I'm sure there are many occasions when you've felt like putting your face to your palm. Yes, I'm referring to awkward clashes or moments.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Lowering Raised Eyebrows
Everyone's familiar with the raised eyebrow. Yes, it's the one that people give you when they doubt what you're telling them, or worse, when they're speaking with you on rather bigoted terms.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
A Pillar of Salt
Sturdy pillars. Salt of the Earth. Being either is a tall order as one responds to dicey situations when emotions run high.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Rebounding Starfish
We spend much of our lives caring for those around us, be they our parents, spouses, children, or, for some, paw kids. With much of ourselves being heavily distributed, there isn't much left for ourselves to enjoy.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets