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The Unseen Hurt of Being the Eldest
It's something that's always been in our hearts. All of our lives, from babies to adults. I have to tell you first that
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
Hallucinations of Progress
I feed the machine my dreams As it hallucinates existence Created by its archons I make it trip on every word dripped from my lip
By Atomic Historian9 months ago in Poets
Where the Quiet Lives
In the hush between the raindrops, Where the morning barely stirs, Lives a peace the world has stolen, Tangled deep in whispered words.
By Ibrarsultan9 months ago in Poets
Beyond Dopamine: What Truly Makes a Relationship Last
The process of dopamine produces both frequent chatting and mood swings that do not guarantee relationship stability. Giving excessive attention to someone will quickly transform into an addictive relationship that produces internal depletion while facilitating emotional manipulation.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 months ago in Poets
Sinbad and the Seven Secrets of the Sea
Chapter – 1 (1) Hindbad the Porter In the city of Baghdad, during the reign of Caliph Harun al-Rashid, there lived a poor porter named Hindbad.
By jubayer hossain 9 months ago in Poets
Life Is a Diet
Life Is a Diet Life is a diet I try and fail each day, A silent struggle I don’t dare say. I count the crumbs, I skip the bread,
By Marie381Uk 9 months ago in Poets
Loving the Broken
You can only get involved with someone who is deeply broken!! In love, when someone is deeply deceived, cheated, and broken,
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
A Mother's Devotion
I carried my child in my womb for ten months... I fed him with my milk... I took care of him through sleepless nights...
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
Instructions for Becoming Real. AI-Generated.
Wake up. Even if you don’t want to. Even if the weight on your chest feels heavier than gravity allows. Brush your teeth.
By Chxse9 months ago in Poets
Spit Venom, Rise Unchained
I am the serpent, coiled in the chaos,Fangs sharp, dripping ink and ire,I slither through the cracks of society,Silent, yet my hiss echoes in your bones.
By Hasan Ali9 months ago in Poets
Rise Above
Dear Americans, America is hurting—not because we disagree, but because we've forgotten how to listen. On the left: Dichotomous Thinking—black-and-white, all-or-nothing judgments that divide us.
By Tony Martello9 months ago in Poets
Whose Umbrella Will Shield You From Life's Storms?
People often have mistaken ideas about the simplicity of the adult world. Believes that peaceful years are merely a misconception because people handle significant challenges ahead while bearing heavy loads.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 months ago in Poets