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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.
My Own Umbrella
When a person stands on tiptoe to get closer to the sun, the whole world cannot block their light. Perhaps you are going through your toughest time right now, but please do not lose your courage. I know you have felt hate, heartbreak, and breakdown; I know you have doubted yourself and worried about the future.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout 18 hours ago in Poets
Beyond the Firelight
Long before the advent of printing presses, libraries, or digital screens, the warmth of firelight was the setting for humanity’s most treasured stories. In the quiet of night, people gathered to listen to tales that were passed down not in written form, but through the spoken word. These stories were as diverse as they were enduring—whispers of gods, songs of legendary heroes, and lessons taught by tricksters who roamed freely between realms. These narratives weren’t captured in books; they were carried from one generation to the next, spoken from elder to child, their essence preserved in the memory of those who listened. Folklore became the fabric of memory, and poetry, with its rhythm and rhyme, was the thread that stitched it into the very fabric of human history.
By Jhon smithabout 22 hours ago in Poets
The Law of Inner Resonance
When you are in a good state, every encounter becomes a perfect one. Don't sacrifice the possibility of becoming a better version of yourself just to be in a relationship. When you aren't in a healthy state of mind, you will mostly attract people who are also struggling, resulting in the wrong person at the wrong time.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 days ago in Poets
