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A Picture in a Pendant
In silver's gentle embrace, a story unfolds, A necklace whispers secrets, yet never grows old. A tiny frame of memories, tender and dear,
By GiftsFlash.com2 years ago in Poets
Spicy Sweat: Myth or Miracle?
Spice Myth Busted: When the heat is on, do we get warm under the collar and cooler lower down? Spicy food lovers gather 'round! We're debunking a common misconception: as a way of trying to convince yourself that sweating following a demanding fiery dish is an effort to cool you down.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Enduring Light
How do our words flow, like a warm stream, Will our conversations namely cease to be a dream someday? Among men, as ever, Time now stands; With touches of such delicate hands; May carve us apart as hours go by.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Close Friends, Opposite Sex: Recipe for Disaster or Lifelong Bond?
At a young age, friendship has always been essential to me, and in most cases, I share close friendships with the opposite sex. Yet, managing those friendships has not always been rosy.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
My Journey with Words
Words are not to be used frequently just because they can be, as the elder said once, “Speaking is like frosting on a cake – a little will do”.They reflect the moments of the characters’ lives and play an important role in shaping their relationships and emotions.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Journey from the Beaty to the beast
In the dance of sun and sky, a tale unfolds, Of warming winds and seas that boil and rage, Where once was balance, now chaos takes hold, As nature's voice cries out from every page.
By Aiman Javed2 years ago in Poets
Dreams Awakened by Time's Light
In the vast expanse of life's grand design, The light of time, a beacon, shines. Through valleys deep and mountains tall,
By Ahsan Ahmad2 years ago in Poets
From Snow to Summit
In the hush of winter’s breath, I stood— A solitary figure, frost-kissed and weary. The snowflakes whispered secrets, soft and cold,
By Ahsan Ahmad2 years ago in Poets
A Heartbeat at the Heart of the Stars
In the silence of the night, where dreams lightly dance. Below the silken blanket where star dust lies. Cosmic secrets are heard murmuring in the wind,
By Azeem Writes2 years ago in Poets
My Unwritten Story
The chapters turned some earnest in their lively adventures, others brooding in their grounding storm. But still, I continued flipping to the next page – there was always this tiny sparkle in me, an inkling that the next chapter would perhaps be the most enchanting one.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Apples: A Doctor's Worst Nightmare... or Not?
Fact Check: What is the credibility of this phrase: An apple a day keeps the doctor away It is so popular that many of us have heard about it, especially the phrase – “A day an apple keeps the doctor away.” Let’s strip off the layers and check if this adage has any substance to it.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Level Up Your Life
Life is to learn and grow every day: People you will meet will teach you the way. There are those who motivate you and even be your friend, Some will discourage you but that is simply how life turns.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets