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Temporary Entrustment
Facing challenges is not always the hardest part of life. Loneliness is not necessarily unhappiness, and what you gain is not always permanent. What you lose is not necessarily gone forever. Don't let loneliness lead you into the wrong love, and don't let the wrong love ruin your life. Every challenge in life is a lesson learned.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 days ago in Poets
Cucumber Inter "course"
I'm yelling, why - at the top of our lungs!? He said he could provide for me, I said NEVER!? He said you are important but all you need is to understand what is missing !?
By 365poetry10 days ago in Poets
The Art of the Pause
Moving toward your goals is important, but be careful not to constantly push yourself; running relentlessly forward can obscure the scenery along the way.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 days ago in Poets
I Loved You and Lost You
I loved and lost you, not because I didn't love you enough. I loved you and lost you because I loved you too much. You admitted your love didn't measure up to mine.
By Margaret Minnicks11 days ago in Poets
The Mirror of the Soul
People are naturally drawn to those who reflect themselves. When you are in a low place and seek love in the wrong way, you can easily get trapped in unhealthy relationships. But when you strive to become a better person, you will naturally encounter fulfilling relationships.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 days ago in Poets
In 1998 - I Was Asking A Question, I Know Things Are Weird - But Who Is "In-charge" Of The Person, Who Wants Children - Who !?
Over decades I've been trying to understand this whole idea !? Who has placed a thought into the mind of another !? Who has asked for the person to be with child !?
By 365poetry12 days ago in Poets
How Can I Explain That I Am Not Your Perfect Person - I Won't Ever Have Friends, I Will Never Have A Job, A Life - A Family
I found stuff on the floor, a woman - a man said you need help !? I found stuff on the floor, a woman - a man said you need help !?
By 365poetry12 days ago in Poets
Relationship Dedication: Actions Speak Louder
Nurturing a relationship is never about waiting until you "have time" to make an effort. The maintenance of any relationship is not based on words, but on actions.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing12 days ago in Poets
Please tell, how do you eat yours
Please tell, how do you eat yours Cream eggs a question how do you eat yours tell me I bite and savour ♥️ Please like and comment on my poetry ❤️
By Marie381Uk 12 days ago in Poets
I Know We All Hate It, And Yet We Never Understand It
I am Jamaican, I won't ever have enough money to find food to eat !? I am Jamaican, I'm not allowed to tell any person they aren't great for me !? I am Jamaican, not the tourist Jamaican - but the "Market Vendor" Jamaican !? The "Market Vendor Jamaican"!? Yes I know it means I'm ruining every person's effort, the ones who slaved and made it possible to live the life they have chosen !? But others made it work, and so I am Jamaican !?
By 365poetry12 days ago in Poets
Who am I?
Why is it so hard to be able to describe yourself? I don't mean things like, you're a nice, good person, what your basics interests and hobbies are.
By Jen Phillips13 days ago in Poets
Beyond the Vow of Endurance
Many enter marriage because they are in love. Many stay in marriage because of the children. Many dare not leave because of reality. But a truly happy marriage is never about sacrifice, forbearance, or suppression; it is about respect, understanding, and mutual growth.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing13 days ago in Poets