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The Quiet Confidence of Being Yourself
This sentence really hits the nail on the head. I find that people feel a lot more relaxed after giving up on "self-explanation" because it is so difficult for people to understand each other. Once you start explaining, you have to keep explaining and proving yourself. In the end, it is only to prove to others: "I am me, I am like this."
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
The Symphony of Us: A Poetic Ode to Love and Life
The Symphony of Us In the quiet of the heart’s dim glow, Where shadows hum and soft winds blow, There lies a song, both fierce and frail,
By SINDHI AHMED11 months ago in Poets
Do you know how I feel deep down this hill?
Do you know how I feel deep down this hill? Do you know? Empty on the inside, but gold on the outside. Rough as a stone and gloomy as the dark.
By Ina Zeneli11 months ago in Poets
🌙 Echoes of the Moon. AI-Generated.
A Poem on Time, Dreams, and Silent Goodbyes The moon hums softly in the midnight sky, A silver thread where memories lie.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Poets
The Bargain
Digging The old man was alone in a slightly lit cabin, with candles flickering against the damp wooden wall. Outside, the wind blew like a wounded animal and rattled the shutters. Nathaniel had seen many storms in his year, but no one had made him uneasy. I felt something was wrong at night.
By Munni Akter11 months ago in Poets
"The Last Gift : A Divine Comedy"
When God created Adam and Eve, He said to them "I only have two gifts left The first is the art of peeing standing up...''
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The Roots of Love
When I truly began to love myself, I realized that all the pain and emotional torment I endured was simply a reminder: Live authentically and don't betray your own heart. Today, I understand this is called "truth." All the pain and suffering of the past stemmed from betraying myself. It was life's way of urging me to be brave and be myself. By living in the present moment and being true to my heart, I can find true happiness.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
Drowning in Memories
"Painted in Shadows" I stand here now, outside these walls, The keys don’t turn, the door won’t call. I tried to return, to rewrite the past,
By Fahim11 months ago in Poets
Journey of Growth
If milk goes bad, it becomes yogurt. Yogurt is more expensive than milk. If it goes bad, it becomes cheese, which is more valuable than both yogurt and milk.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Voices Unheard: A Poetic Reflection on Society
This thought-provoking poem sheds light on the struggles of modern society—inequality, greed, injustice, and the loss of human connection. Through powerful rhymes and striking imagery, it challenges the status quo, urging people to break free from silence and take a stand for truth and justice. A call to awaken, to ignite change, and to build a better world where every voice matters. Perfect for those passionate about social justice, activism, and making a difference.
By Ankush Bhanwaria11 months ago in Poets
A love letter to all my beautiful women out there
Enclasped in the beauty of feminine, the world awed at her glance, In the mirth of her joy, the conundrums of empathic dualities started to dance.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Poets
"Healing Through Silence"
When someone is going through a lot of grief, heartbreak, loss of a loved one, or disappointment. I understand your grief, you are strong, you can get over it, forget it all and start your life again. It's too much to say...
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets