Distrustful of men, she pushes them away
Afraid of getting hurt, she keeps her heart at bay
Drowning in fear, that history would repeat itself
Daring not to hope, for love to be sweet or kind
Yearning for affection, but fearing rejection
Insecurity, her shield against any connection
Secretly wishing, for someone to see and reach out to her
Suffocating emotions have held her bound for years
Underlying trauma always bubbling behind the background
Enduring the struggle, of feeling unworthy, unwanted
Striving for healing and failing, for trust and letting go
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Nice work
Very well written. Keep up the good work!
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Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
The Ritual of Winter Challenge Winners
Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
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Wow, this is heartfelt