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quiet eyes
Wrote this haiku for the, The Haiku of Now challenge. I'm adding this bit of fluff in ahead of my poem so it adds an element of surprise to the haiku itself, otherwise everyone can easily read it without having to click on anything. Not that I'm trying to make it hard for anyone to read, just trying to be mysterious for once. Hope you enjoy it! Here it goes:
By M. Lee24 days ago in Poets
No Amount of Paint Can Cover the Truth. Content Warning.
We clearly see the bruises on her skin, yet we ignore them as if it's okay. We watch her stumble over her words when we ask her about her relationship. Yet we still stay quiet like a couple of mimes. We smile in her face with our mouths closed and our ears open wide, waiting for her to cry for help. She tried to cover her scars with foundation, and concealer but no amount of paint can cover the truth.
By Nala24 days ago in Writers
June Lockhart
Some actors become famous for a moment. Others become part of television history. June Lockhart belongs firmly in the second group. For decades, audiences around the world watched her portray thoughtful, compassionate, and intelligent women. Whether she was guiding a young boy and his loyal dog in Lassie or navigating the challenges of space travel in Lost in Space, Lockhart brought warmth and authenticity to every role.
By Ilsa Sophia24 days ago in Journal
UK Government
If you are planning to travel abroad from the UK, it is important to check the latest UK government travel advice before booking or leaving. The official guidance is published by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, often called the FCDO.
By Ilsa Sophia24 days ago in Journal
Speed Dating...🏹💌🏹
Mini interview... Three minutes of dialogue... Speed date in progress...
By Tiffany Gordon24 days ago in Poets
Ian Huntley
Few crimes in modern British history shocked the nation as deeply as the Soham murders. The case involved the tragic deaths of two young schoolgirls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, and it led to the conviction of Ian Huntley.
By Ilsa Sophia25 days ago in Humans
The Rise of AI Songwriting: How Technology Is Democratizing Music for Everyone
Music has always been one of the most universal forms of human expression — but creating it has never been universal. For decades, songwriting and production remained locked behind expensive equipment, formal training, and access to recording studios. The average person might hum a melody in the shower or scribble lyrics in a notebook, but turning those fragments into a finished song was a different story entirely.
By Sarah25 days ago in Journal
Cannibalistic? (Part 1)
This village is mysterious, special and weird. Everyday, one villager will disappear. They will be there in the morning, afternoon and evening, but during village dinner, they will be gone... And that is why, I will find out what is happening. And what causes my villagers to act weird.
By *+*+*~Teja~*+*+*25 days ago in Chapters
Peace and Plenty and Purity
Fight the Fright Funk 💙💗💗 .💗💗.💗💗💗 💙💗🌹 FIGHT🌹💛💗 💙❤🌹 PUNCH🌹💛💗 💙💗🌹 FIGHT🌹💛💗 💚💚💚 .💗 💚 💚💚💛
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONS 💗💗 25 days ago in Poets
How to Style a Wig: Easy Tips for Beginners
Let me be real—I used to be so scared of wigs. I thought they’d look super fake, feel weird on my head, and be impossible to style. But a year ago, I finally tried one… and I was hooked. Now I have a whole collection for every occasion, and I wanna share my simple styling tips with you. You don’t need fancy tools or any pro skills—just a little patience and these easy steps. Let’s dive in!
By Anna Lee25 days ago in Lifehack
Glass Winter | Chapter XIV. Content Warning.
Uncle Quin was dead. One of Chief Malcolm’s guards had been bringing him food, and he knew that something was wrong before even arriving at the igloo. At least, that was what Palina claimed.
By Andrei Babanin25 days ago in Chapters
The Sweet Golden Liberation of Freedom
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Dance the Blues Away❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Repeating the Mantra of Liberation > > > . . . . Sweet Funky Stuff . . . .
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONS 💗💗 25 days ago in Poets