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The talentless
Must each song that we sing be of heartbreak and woe?I’ve no talents to boast, and it’s sorrow I know.My life’s wrapped up in smoke and in bottles of cheer,I sleep through the daylight to make night disappear. I’ve learned how life’s twisty, it changes so fast,One moment can shift things, recasting the past.From way…
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And the dead look on
The dead look on, amazed I breathe, Through trials no one will believe. Excused, they said, from life’s cruel thread, Yet here I stand, though my soul feels dead. My time, I know, has long since passed, An infliction of days that cannot last. I wonder what awaits me there, In unknown lands, who can…
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Upward Vibes
Remember the wisdom, those old refrains, Stories retold, though each one remains. Some sink deep, others skim the shore, Clichés of life, but they mean much more. In fight or flight, the mind’s a blur, No room for wisdom to reoccur. And even if you stand tall and brave, The body weakens, no strength to…
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The swallowed sun
Everything feels so trivial now, My strength fades, I don’t know how. It’s not worth the fight, I fear, Love’s not by my side, not near. The journey ends, a sudden halt, A new world taken, lost my vault. Flames rise high, but leave no trace, ashes remain without, in this empty space. My mind’s…
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Will time heal?
Will time heal me, I wonder still?Nothing’s fun, and nothing thrills.Will this fade with passing days,Or linger on in mellowy ways? If x is the time to wait and bear,Then x is the time I must declare.Survive the weight, the fragile state,Where joy is lost, and sorrow’s great. This is me at my very worst,Quick…
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10 Powerful Tips to Save Money, Even When You’re Tight on Cash
Life can be tough, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save money! Here are 10 tips to get you started, with examples for each, to prove that saving is possible, no matter your income. Remember, every little bit counts, and small changes can add up to big results! 1. Track Your Spending: Awareness is key!…
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One-Year Nurturing Plan: Regaining Your Footing
This plan focuses on small, achievable steps to rebuild your life at a comfortable pace. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. Be kind to yourself and celebrate your progress. Phase 1: Building a Foundation (Months 1-3) Phase 2: Building Stability (Months 4-6) Phase 3: Building Confidence & Future (Months 7-9) Phase 4: Building…
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Becoming an honourable man
10 Tips for a Stable Life (and a 3-Month Plan to Get You Started) 1. Financial Fitness: Tip: Track your income and expenses. Know where your money goes. Plan: (Month 1) Start by using a budgeting app or spreadsheet. List all income sources and expenses for a month. (Month 2) Analyze your spending and identify…
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Dickinson (7)
(27) Morns like these — we parted — Noons like these — she rose — Fluttering first — then firmer To her fair repose. By new lights like these – we changed – And by highlights like these – we came to see – Inch by inch – then yard by yard Until equilibrium has…
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Dickinson (6)
(14) One Sister have I in our house, And one, a hedge away. There’s only one recorded, But both belong to me. One sister have I in our house And one, left her spirit/moved out/is crazy There’s only one in captivity/is recognised as good but both belong to me One came the road that I…