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Nobody asked you to be tough, to always stand tall for everybody. I didn’t know where you’d gotten the idea from. A few months after your father’s funeral, you moved out. That new job was located...

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I believe there’s a reason your shattered heart’s been revealed even when you refuse to mention or worry you may never heal I know I’m just a stranger in this other part of universe I don’t even ...

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Your hungry eyes have always scared her. Every time the two of you hung out, that was how you stared at her. You looked at her as if she was…food. Shamelessly, you even stated with that weird ton...

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You complain about my hair You make me want to swear or the chubbiness in my cheeks which somehow gives you the creeps Then you go on with my nose as if that isn’t close to insulting my appearanc...

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For a very long time, probably most of my early life, I’ve never really cared for any beauty pageant contests. If you look at me, you’ll probably assume that it has something to do with the fact ...

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I know you didn’t mean to see me through It’s something you can’t help and what you wish you never had “Have patience.” That was what you said that night when we decided to reunite How are you, o...

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To my dear expatriate friends in Indonesia, I am writing this to let you know what I have been feeling for so long. You see, I love hanging out with you. I love making friends with many people. T...

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All privileged with your life figured out Opportunities are there You get to do anything and go anywhere Flaunt your college degree perhaps some scholarship from another country Still, that’s not...

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How odd, isn’t it? You learn something about yourself from pain. When you were still a toddler, your mother took you to a clinic for a vaccination. You don’t remember much, but she said you’d alw...

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Are you coming home tonight? I’m waiting for you I’d rather stay up because your phone cannot be reached through Where are you now? The last time we talked, you sounded scared It’s been hours and...

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Sometimes a soul wanders to find somewhere safer not in the shape of a building a house full of material things A soul can fear a mirror where the reflection might cause dread and terror A soul c...

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I know I still have enough money to last for this month and at least half of the next. However, I’ve got to keep moving on. I’ve got to keep making more money - either through full-time, part-tim...

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Oh, yes I mind my own business I do hang out with the boys It’s all my personal choice but I’m no prissy princess Oh, no Why are you judging me so low? Do you even know me so? These are my bros Y...

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This message goes out to all of you, fighters and supporters who have been strong and patient enough - no matter how hard: Thank you. Thank you very much for sharing your stories last night. We o...

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Oh, you’re so dying to be right assuming us in complete denial clearly begging for that spotlight Your accusations are beyond wild way out of line All in all, you’ve gone too personal Why keep pu...

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Disagreeing is one thing, while gaslighting is another. Constructive criticism is much more helpful than just plain accusation. I love writing. I really, really do. I don’t just write for the sak...

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Welcome to reality Again, this is how you’re supposed to be No more stupid sentimentality It only makes you one weakling, cry-baby They say speaking up is important but why do they pretend? Not e...

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When was the last time you really spent some quality time with your old friends? We all know that through time, changes, and social media, some friendships stay the same while others change - eit...

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I can never really get rid of you, can I? No matter what I do or how I should often lie while trying hard not to cry You’ve always been there You still are Sometimes I’m scared because you’re nev...

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Sometimes, you don’t really miss the job. It’s the colleagues that you miss. Well, at least most of them. theendoftheworkcontract R.

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I’m denying my natural rights to fall apart This world always demands a fight with all my might I don’t always know the next levels I should go There’s no turning back even when I sometimes feel ...

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I’ve never asked for any of this. When I first saw you in the crowd, I should’ve looked away. I should’ve pretended you weren’t there. Then again, fate works in mysterious ways. As cliche as it s...

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She hates to love in silence like doing the solo dance It’s just her and her own shadow another lonely day and night to go Oh, how to tell you so? She still doesn’t know This role is too damn fam...

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Alright, I’m just going to be short about him. Reveal him too much and there’ll be dire consequences to that. (I mean it.) I met ‘Ash’ at a poetry event. After a few occasions, he started asking ...

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If you only knew what I’ve been too scared to tell you, what would you do? If I were much braver for what’s painfully true, would you say our budding friendship is through? Such an old familiar f...

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