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When Time Still Stands to Be Honored
They walk slower now, but they carry centuries in their spine. Every wrinkle is a road we did not have to walk, every tremor a price
By luna hart3 months ago in Poets
NOTICE OF CONTINUED OPERATIONAL STATUS — UNITED STATES FEDERAL POLICY
This document hereby declares that enforcement actions of Department of Homeland Security remain in effect. All relevant agencies are instructed
By Cadma3 months ago in Poets
Life, Unfolded
Life is not a straight line— it bends, breaks, pretends to be simple while hiding storms in quiet days. We learn while unlearning,
By Jhon smith3 months ago in Poets
strong and irreversible. Content Warning.
architecture between the mob and liminal control was the lie and the cross someone said it was good once upon a time the intention looked like the best
By ⸘jason alan‽3 months ago in Poets
Sleep!
Attention everyone! Go to bed early! Feeling exhausted all day? Go to bed! Seeing hallucinations? How are you reading this?
By Rebecca Patton3 months ago in Poets
Straight from the Fire Horse's Mouth. Top Story - January 2026.
Of course, 2026 equals blazing forward, says the horse, but beware: know when to rein it in! On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Wood Snake passes the baton to Fire Horse.
By Marilyn Glover3 months ago in Poets
A Faith I Had to Unlearn Before I Could Believe Again
I fall to the ground beside a nameless road, Somewhere memory forgot how to speak. I lift what’s left behind— A weathered weight of belief,
By Luna Vani3 months ago in Poets
The Second Act: Mastering Your Energy in Your 40s and 50s
If you are a woman over 40, you might often find yourself wondering why you feel "constantly drained." It’s a common experience, but it doesn't have to be your permanent reality. By understanding your energy drains and rebuilding your personal system, you can make your 40s and 50s the most vibrant decades of your life.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 months ago in Poets
How to Invite Calm Through Jesus
Step 1: Find a quiet room in your mind, a place where clocks lose their teeth and the walls lean in to listen. Step 2: Sit like a tree in soft soil,
By Sound and Spirit3 months ago in Poets
~Instructions For A Feeling!~
"WARNING DON'T READ THE FOLLOWING, TO AVOID FEELINGS AND LOVE AT ALL COST!" Denial of those emotions, The things that make you feel...
By Jennifer Cooley3 months ago in Poets
he wanted me. Top Story - January 2026. Content Warning.
he wanted me to need him instead of being real and confident. he wanted me to question everything instead of be deliberate and make my dreams come true.
By ⸘jason alan‽3 months ago in Poets
Fighting Panic Attacks
Pause, mute, tether, Breathe, focus, unfetter Your thoughts with the clutter Of the washes from the gutter Where insults go to sing
By Laura Lann3 months ago in Poets