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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.
The Orchard of the Heart
No matter what state you are in, you must understand that the goal of life is health and happiness. Say goodbye to unhappy people and things. When you feel happy, buy yourself flowers; when life is a little bitter, eat some candy; when you are lonely, look up at the stars and talk to them. Be brave—in the end, we will all be happy.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing4 days ago in Poets
The Art of the Simple Heart
In any relationship, if it constantly triggers your vulnerability, anxiety, and unease—and you find yourself unable to change the dynamic—leaving may be the best choice. In life, learn to treat yourself kindly by knowing when to walk away. Leaving certain people isn't necessarily because they are "bad," but because being with them makes you feel bad.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 days ago in Poets
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 sharing6 days 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 smith6 days ago in Poets
