So the Universe May Live
A Skyku on the self
Parents teach us the principle of others before self - and that stands. No one likes selfishness.
That said, sometimes we need to prioritize ourselves for the sake of others, much like how a parent should fit his life jacket before helping his family members with theirs.
Itโs sometimes selfless to be selfish. Enjoy this Haiku.
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The sun fades to ice,
A new star rises to burn -
So all planets thrive.
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 (6)
And the universe continues โฆ it always continues (so far) no matter the horrors we inflict.
A lot of wisdom here ๐
"Itโs sometimes selfless to be selfish." That is soooo true! Loved your poem!
Lovely, Michelle.
Really love your haiku and the symbolism therein. Wonderfully done, Michelle.
Beautiful ๐ซ