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The Crutch

A Thoughtful Nonet

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The Crutch
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A crutch works best when the weight on it is even.- Michelle Liew

There must be balance in relationships.

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He leaned on her strength as long days passed,

Her lift, a must that was to last.

His weight, she bore with great care

His needs she would prepare

Lost along the way

Bound soul by day

Felt the pull

Undone

One.

inspirational

About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago

    And that's the secret of a good relationship. Loved your poem!

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    I love how.the content and the form work together so well.

  • angela hepworthabout a year ago

    Powerful work! Balance is so important.

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Oof, this one's like a relationship workout! One person carrying all the weight? Definitely not a long-term plan. Gotta share the load for things to stay balanced—teamwork makes the dream work, right? ✨

  • Ignited Mindsabout a year ago

    A poignant reminder of the delicate balance in relationships.

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