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"Roots of Life, Branches of Beauty" In earth's rich tapestry, a secret lies, A symphony of plants, where life surprises,
By Organic Products 28 days ago in Poets
Does Self-Preservation Equal Coldness?
High-energy people learn to calmly set boundaries. It's not coldness; it's self-preservation. Many people think that high energy means always being positive and constantly cheerful.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing29 days ago in Poets
A fool am I
Not shining, a star ought not Darkness aerating, behind a moons glow Draped in galaxies, silent spinning fantasies ~ Nervousness beading down, flowing rivers never found
By Tanya Lei29 days ago in Poets
The Day Silence Learned My Name
The Day Silence Learned My Name Subheading: A poem about loneliness that finally spoke back. By [Ali Rehman] Silence was never empty.
By Ali Rehman29 days ago in Poets
Be Wary Your Flame
We all have a flame that burns inside us... Or at least we used to. So many people... Have no flame left... No passion...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a month ago in Poets
Incarcerated Brothers, Maybe Broooothers, Like Brothers Brothers
I'm GAY! Not the funny type of gay! The real, gay, the gay gay shit! Well, it started when my father wasn't able to tell me he loved me! Then my mother left me on a door-step of another neighbor! Real TOUGH shit! I got like 10 baby momma's! Some horse radish ice-cream, but truth be told, I kind of needed some pillow talk time! I needed "SEX"! Not a person, who could "PROVIDE" sex... Nah, just sex. I needed "MONEY"! Not a person, who could "PROVIDE" money... Nah, just money. So this is the last time I'm telling you...
By 365poetry - "Holy Trinity":::: I Know The Cross, It's The Spirit Of Kharôn Latin Spelling (Charon) Translation "Fierce Brightness"about a month ago in Poets
It is Time to Stop Being a Saint
At 35, it's time to stop playing the saint; stop feeding everyone. I gave you a bottle of water in the desert. When we got to the city, you bought me a bottle, claiming we were even. This is the harsh reality of human nature.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
the spark extinguishing. Content Warning.
vibrant and saturated the colors of a true heart never fade gradients arrange and repeat the values lay broken a square of earth down ten feet
By ⸘jason alan‽about a month ago in Poets
How to Make Money on Social Media Through Followers and Likes
Social media has ceased to be the site where one can interact with friends or post pictures. A great number of individuals are also using it to make money online today.
By AMRYTT MEDIAabout a month ago in Poets
Choose Your Energy Wisely
Surround yourself with people who can recharge you. I’ve encountered too many people full of negativity. They habitually express their thoughts with negative emotions, and their common thread is a deep disapproval of everything in the world. They will even constantly tell you that you're not good enough.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
Acceptance, Letting Go, and Turning Points
Acceptance is also part of what you should strive for. Accept that someone who was once so good to you can eventually stop caring.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
Is Regret the Price of Joy, or Just Part of the Path?
That's life. There's joy, and there is bound to be regret. That's normal. You'll feel exhilarated sometimes, and sad sometimes.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets