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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.

Are You Holding on to Love or Holding Yourself Back?
It's not because you are a bad person; it's because you want to hold on to that love so badly. That's why you value his affection and constantly tolerate his criticism. You tell yourself that he's doing this for your own good, and that comforting narrative feels like the truth.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets
A Journey to Embrace Your Authentic Self
You've found peace within yourself and have begun to listen to your inner voice. Sometimes you feel sorry for the old you, and sometimes you're grateful for your brave self. Finally, every step you take is truly your own. All the journeys you've taken in the past will become valuable experiences and lessons. Rather than regrets, you now look forward to the path ahead.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets
Beautiful People
Beautiful people Removed from their land By God’s hand They were forced on to someone else’s land They took their stand
By Atomic Historian3 months ago in Poets
When the Heart Learns to Breathe Again. AI-Generated.
A long poem about breaking, remembering, and beginning again --- I once believed healing was loud — a sunrise that burned the night away,
By Gohar Ali3 months ago in Poets
Do you ever wonder if a love that hurts can still be a path to a better you?
The pain of a wrong love can feel overwhelming, robbing you of your courage and faith. You're terrified, unsure how long this agony will last or how much strength you have left to endure it.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets
A phoney smile is their daily meal.
How do they do it? In marriage! How do they keep their grins active? Yet there is always deception within it. Every day, more people lie and cheat.
By Gloria Penelope3 months ago in Poets
Does letting go make space for what's next?
In reality, everyone is the same. After meeting someone, it takes time to truly understand their feelings. Don't blame yourself. Everyone and everything has their reasons for happening. So, in the end, let them go naturally.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets
Be yourself!
Is it hard to be yourself? And not someone's version? Be yourself—the person you were before this. The you who never tried to imitate other people's lives.
By Gloria Penelope3 months ago in Poets
You might save a soul!
How about you start being kind? Always provide a smile to people. Allow your generosity to restore those who've lost themselves in darkness.
By Gloria Penelope3 months ago in Poets
What's a Good Breakup?
A good breakup is just as precious as a good relationship. It's a truth I realized later, and honestly, I became a better person after mine. It wasn't a sudden epiphany, but rather a gradual awakening, bit by bit, as I emotionally polished myself and forged a more stable self. That past relationship opened my eyes and forced me to confront myself: Why was I so uneasy? Why did my partner's reaction matter so much to me? Why was I becoming less and less like myself in love?
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets
Where is that freedom? She said ...
The city seemed grayer than ever and darker than all the clouds in the sky. The ghosts were long gone, but their shadows had left their spiritual clones everywhere, playing sneaky, sinister tricks wherever she went. Was she really unlucky, or was it the reality of paranormal phenomena? Had she ever tried to think that it wasn't her fault, no matter what she did to survive, while others were doing much better, and she was only getting sicker and sicker surrounded by these tyrannosaurs who didn't even think about giving her 10 minutes of peace? She began to learn from animals how to survive in the company of so-called humans.
By Darkos3 months ago in Poets
Can You Become Fearless of the Dark?
Standing up on your own after heartbreak, walking through loneliness and becoming fearless of the dark—growth comes at a price.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets