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Sipping Wisdom: A Personal Journey of Meeting My Younger Self Over Coffee
The air permeated a sense of calmness and stillness as I entered the coffee shop ten minutes late, I saw my younger self sitting there reading a book as she was sipping on her favourite caramel ice cream latte. Engrossed in her tale, she scrunched her nose as she did not like a particular stance of the story, I smiled with a serenity-filled eye as I saw the beauty of innocence brimming in her eyes. Hurrying across the table I told her sorry I was late and she said it was no problem. She asked me what I would like to have and I ordered an iced mocha frappuccino as she made room for me to sit alongside her on the table.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Writers
Why ROCK?
The stone is silent, not mute. It was buried deep within my being, awaiting it’s truth to be heard and seen. I am ROCK solid. The one some cast away at sea or try to hide. I carry Truth. Truth that is gritty makes some turn away. Are you strong enough to stay? ~
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)11 months ago in Writers
Poor Mindset
In her frustrated speech Senator Mehreen Faruqi states that there should be no billionaires in Australia and that having 150 of them is directly related to incremental unfavorable changes in statistical representation of the percentage of the Australian population living below the poverty line. In other words, the 150 of them are the reason why the country is getting poorer not the government itself that runs policies and administers the states that see poor stay poor.
By Narghiza Ergashova11 months ago in Writers
Who is Riah to Botezlive and Julesgambit?
Who is Riah to Julesgambit and Botezlive? Fans often play an integral role in shaping the communities surrounding their favorite creators. Among these passionate supporters is Riah, an editor whose journey spans across the fandoms of both Jules Gambit and BotezLive. But who exactly is Riah, and what makes her contributions noteworthy? Let's dive into the story of Riah and her impact on these vibrant communities.
By Ghost writer11 months ago in Writers
Paranoid Writer Fears Witch Hunt!. Content Warning.
So I reached out to D.K. Shepard after reading their now Top Story, Help Wanted. I won’t lie—I was a little uneasy after reading it. Not because I didn’t get the intent (I did), but because something about it felt… off. (To me at least.)
By L.K. Rolan11 months ago in Writers
The Rebellious Spirit of a Brown Girl: Growing Up Against the Odds
I belong to India where a lot of expectations are placed on brown girls. It entails carrying the burden of the "good girl" stereotype all the time. Society expects me to prioritize other people's viewpoints over my own, frequently at the expense of my goals and ambitions. It is rebellion to defend myself. Even if it costs me to respect people who are trying to destroy my life, I must keep quiet and listen. A girl already had so much pressure the day she was born. But what about the boys? Brown girls are always instructed to sit properly, not laugh loudly, not talk to boys and always be docile and soft. Why is a girl's gender the requirement to clean the house or be in the kitchen?
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Writers
She's a Witch! Or at Least Someone Thinks So.. Content Warning.
Dead Readers, I have seemed to have found myself in a tragic state of enui. I would like you to know that I will not take part in any finger pointing or gossiping about authors who "might be doing a little too well."
By L.K. Rolan11 months ago in Writers
To myself- Thank you for being the love of my life
Love- L-O-V-E The magical four-letter word infuses a sense of warmth and fuzziness, a belief that propels the winds of time and strides through the storms to keep the ones who beckon our hearts alive. Amor as gallant in its notions often seems so convoluted with its essence, of how it should be and how we should feel once we are in the whirlwind of caught-up emotions that cease our ability to function like a normal human being. At Least I have heard about it, that the wind of love often rides us in a flair of irrationality where one becomes enveloped in their emotions, forgetting their sense of responsibility. The content we consume and the movies we grew up watching all tell us that love is the sole purpose and essence of one’s being and that our existence should revolve around finding it.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Writers
Your Poetry: Reimagined Contest Results
Only four people submitted to this contest ( five if you count the one that dropped out ) so I decided there wouldn't be any 'runner's up' placements as it would seem pretty awkward to be the only one. This means all four contestants are coming away with $10 at the very least just for submitting a piece.
By Amanda Starks11 months ago in Writers
