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The Chemistry

Of Life

By Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)Published 8 months ago Updated 8 months ago 1 min read
The Chemistry
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Ideas and beliefs

about relationships,

education, job,

and life at large

shielded me

like sodium atom

with shells

that can only be broken

when I loose myself.

I was soft,

so soft

you could cut me with knife

and I would set fire

had you thrown me

into that water.

But I lost mysef

like the electron

on its outer shell

because of a chemistry

that was so strong,

much more stronger

than the covalent bond

which you wanted us

to share.

I found something ionic,

I am stronger now.

You cannot cut me anymore

because I know the secret.

It's in loosing that I find,

it's in giving that I become.

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About the Creator

Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)

I love reading and researching to gain inspiration and ideas. I appreciate those who write and I hope I can inspire you with my writings too. 

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  • Kelli Sheckler-Amsden8 months ago

    That last line is perfection

  • Oh wow, this was super powerful! Loved all the chemistry references!

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