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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A Keen Eye
Life happens at a frenetic pace in this day of instant gratification. We struggle to satisfy all needs at once, and it is not easy to be discerning. Indeed, developing a keen eye for details and crucial matters is no easy task. I struggle with details.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Total Eclipse of the Heart
"Turn around......" Yes, the acrostic poem Vocal challenged us to write made me think of the song by Bonnie Tyler. Many challenging situations daunt us in life, and we hide our hearts to protect our feelings.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Building a Fence
Setting boundaries around yourself is necessary, especially after a period of emotional heartache. It's essential to build a fence around yourself while letting go of feelings of resentment.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Taking Small Steps. Top Story - April 2024.
Doing anything can be overwhelming, be they tasks or managing relationships. Trying to do it all, especially in the age of instant gratification, is daunting.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Keys to the Heart
Trust is a difficult gift to give. Once broken, the task is nearly impossible. The heart is a precious commodity that we have to keep locked.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Dollops of Joy
We sometimes envy the people of Japan or Finland. Both countries have received the honour of being the happiest places on Earth.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Healing the Injured Dove
Providedove nce behooves us to forgive, and the task can sometime be onerous. We have all been in such situations and know that it's easier said than done.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Wearing the Fool's Hat
This being April Fool's Day, and having just encountered a relative who has been manipulated by his teen daughters to do their bidding, this post is an apt one.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Eggs Are Us!
This day being one of the most significant in the Christian Calendar, it is time for renewal. Happy Easter everyone! It is difficult, though, to achieve any form of newness unless we discard the old. Declutter the soul.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Candle Flame
Our lives will have periods of darkness,and these are definitely overwhelming.It is sometimes hard, or even impossible, to navigate them.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
The Strong Scapegoat. Top Story - March 2024.
This is, unfortunately, a too-familiar scenario. We are often convenient scapegoats for others who are on the receiving end of questions or blame.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Closed Doors and Open Windows
You may have felt life circumstances leading you in alternative directions to what you expect. These situations may seem like rejections in some ways, but are actually opportunities in another.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets