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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.
Core Shattering: A Quiet Evolution
I recently came across a term: "core shattering." It isn't an emotional breakdown, but rather a moment where, one day, you suddenly understand everything. You slowly become quiet; you no longer rush to explain yourself, and you feel less inclined to join in superficial excitement.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 days ago in Poets
To Be Seen, Not Just Strong
The strongest people are rarely born brave; instead, they learn how to comfort themselves early on. It is not that they don’t need anyone, but rather that when they needed someone most, no one was there. So, they learned to talk to themselves in the darkness, to hold themselves tight on the edge of collapse, and to grit their teeth through the moments when no one responded.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 days ago in Poets
