Changes lie within the soul. -Michelle Liew
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Box
of Gold
Filled with dreams
And New Year oaths
A heartfelt promise
To Begin things anew
The wrap is torn at midnight
With thoughts of magic that will guide
Inside lay a mirror and a note
“The changes you seek lie within your soul.”
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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Comments (5)
Important reminder coming up on the new year with all its resolutions. Change starts *now*
I agree with Komal, this is a real holiday gem. Happy new year, may it be truly wonderful.
Ooo, this one’s like a golden nugget of wisdom! Short, shiny, and straight to the soul—love it!✨
This was so optimistic and profound! Loved your poem!
This is brilliant