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Canada Life 🇨🇦. AI-Generated.
In the quiet whisper of early dawn Where maple leaves catch the golden light, A land unfolds—a sprawling canvas Painted with the hues of rugged mountains,
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️12 months ago in Poets
Self-Reliance and Strength
It is a particularly terrifying thing for a person to truly become independent because there is nothing to expect and nothing to fear. From that moment on, their focus shifts entirely inward.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing12 months ago in Poets
Silence became her panacea.
She walked away. She was feeling worn out to endure. Her heart was no longer at peace. Happiness was far from her. She was bored of being a caged wife.
By Gloria Penelope12 months ago in Poets
Let Me Know. Top Story - February 2025.
When you’re ready, let me know. When you’re tired of doing it yourself, let me know. When you get done sinning in the shadows, let me know.
By K.I.M.12 months ago in Poets
What is Love?
On Valentine's Day, my friend asked, "What does being loved mean to you?" I softly smiled at the whisper that only I could hear, so true.
By The Schizophrenic Mom12 months ago in Poets
I Say the Words I Wish to Hear
I say the words I wish to hear, Expecting the world to echo them clear, In every action, in every breath, A reflection of what my heart begets.
By Adarsh Kumar Singh12 months ago in Poets
Love this Country. Content Warning.
The history of our land has not always been grand Since Christopher Columbus wrecked the land Then called it’s natives, outside of their name
By Cadma12 months ago in Poets
Mama Always Said; There Would Be Frogs
Love makes you crazy Love can drive you insane Love is amazing When it whispers your name To grow, love needs changing
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden12 months ago in Poets
I simply want to be happy.
Life appears to be wonderful out there. I need to open my heart and explore. I need to work hard and achieve my goals. I want to have fun as if I'm dying soon.
By Gloria Penelope12 months ago in Poets
Set Your Own Path in Life
In life, having goals and pursuits is essential. Without them, life becomes fleeting, and years later, the mere trace of our existence may fade away. While life doesn’t strive for immortality, a sense of presence and purpose is still necessary.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing12 months ago in Poets
Blaze
You are harder to hold than the sun, yet I cannot help but crave your warmth, how it felt being next to you, but I know the cost of flying too close,
By Daniel K12 months ago in Poets
I got my sights set on you
In your absence, I have spent thousands of lonely hours chopping yew until my palms bled, scorning the world, watching knife after knife
By Daniel K12 months ago in Poets