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Broken Wings
Verse 1 Horizontal scars run up and down her arms, Defining how she learned to calm her storms. She used to move through life with a determined stride,
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior25 days ago in Poets
Recognizing Signs Of A Cheater Early Prevents Emotional Pain And Heartbreak
One of the greatest pillars of a healthy relationship is trust. Cheating on the partner will lead to severe emotional trauma, disappointment, and may lead to irreparable harm to his or her self-confidence. By learning to identify the signs of a potentially unfaithful partner early, the people will be able to save themselves plenty of painful emotions. Although not all suspicious behaviors imply that a person is cheating, some of them can be signs of dishonesty or concealed activities. It is through these signals that being aware enables individuals to work on issues at hand at an early stage and make wise judgments regarding their relationships.
By Willian James25 days ago in Humans
Writing for the attention span
I've just started to write a story. Not this one. A fiction. I am often contemplating now why I write on Vocal: do I have a message? Sometimes. Is it for the joy? Always. Is it for engagement? Maybe, depending on what form that engagement takes.
By Rachel Deeming25 days ago in Writers
The Gold Chain Has Become Britain's Most Personal Accessory. AI-Generated.
She stood at the bar in a south London pub on a Friday evening, her collarbone stacked with five chains of varying lengths, each one catching the light differently as she laughed. One was delicate, barely visible. One was thick and flat, sitting heavy against her chest. Another carried a small pendant, a tiny crescent moon, swinging gently with every movement.
By CurlsAndCommas25 days ago in Styled
Stanislav Kondrashov on the Transformation of Coal Trade and Its Influence on Energy Markets
Energy markets change as economies grow, industries expand, and supply networks evolve. Among the many resources that move through international trade, coal continues to hold a significant place in energy systems across several regions. Stanislav Kondrashov has frequently highlighted that shifts in coal trade patterns can reveal much about how energy markets respond to changing demand and infrastructure development.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 25 days ago in Trader
When womanhood begins and ends
This poem was inspired by Blood from the Womb by CT Idlehouse. It brought back memories of when my period began and when it ended.
By Cheryl E Preston25 days ago in Poets
The Women Sparta Erased
Imagine: You are twenty-six years old. Just days ago, you watched your husband die defending your city. Now you stand in the ashes of your burned home, children pressed against your chest, trying to make yourself invisible while armed men move among the survivors.
By Literary fusion25 days ago in History
Bennie Cloud: Blending Love, Rap, and Modern Hip Hop Energy
In today’s digital music landscape, independent artists are redefining how audiences experience music. Streaming platforms and social media have created opportunities for talented musicians to build their own audiences without relying solely on traditional industry systems. One emerging voice contributing to this movement is Bennie Cloud, an artist whose sound blends Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, and emotional storytelling into a style that reflects both modern culture and personal expression.
By charliesamuel25 days ago in Beat
Stanislav Kondrashov Discusses the Evolution of Coal Trade and Its Role in Global Energy Markets
Energy markets rarely remain static. As industries expand and infrastructure develops, the movement of energy resources adjusts to meet new demand. Among these resources, coal continues to hold an important place in many parts of the world. Stanislav Kondrashov has often pointed out that shifts in coal trade routes provide a clear window into how energy markets evolve and respond to changing economic conditions.
By Stanislav Kondrashov25 days ago in Trader
Play chess for peace, not war!
my beautiful wife, wife, Jme, the ubiquitous California hippie, tie dye wearing, feathers and bead, peace loving bell bottom and sandal clothed girl who grew up on free love and Grateful Dead , Jackson Brown rock and roll, has always told me that she doesn’t believe in war to solve problems, and that nations‘s leaders should sit down and play chess to solve their disputes, that the winner gets to win. No wars. Well, in my mind, that is a naïve example of dispute resolution and not realistic. I came from Africa, where I was born and raised, very conservative, whereas Jme was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, California and grew up during the 1960s . She’s mellowed me out a little, but not too much. I still think that world leaders can’t just sit down and play chess to resolve their National issues. But right now we have a president who is a master chess player and is playing a geopolitical game of chess on the world stage, for all of us to see. And like a master chess player, he makes his moves with a strategy 3, 4, 5 or more moves ahead of his current play, and all the world leaders are watching. His bold moves in Venezuela cuts out oil supplies to Cuba, a communist regime in our back yard, and also China, our biggest adversary Who relied on cheap discounted oil from Venzeula also For their energy needs. Making a move on Greenland to ensure we can protect the western hemisphere and North America from hostile nations such as Russia who has proven their lust for conquest And has been our enemy for 70 years. Then his attack on Iran who has been at war with America for 47 years and chants “death to America”. He has stopped their nuclear ambitions And also stopped China from getting cheap discounted oil from them. And in the process has put every hostile nation on notice that we are strong and won’t put up with their hostilities any longer. Like North Korea. Against the United States or any of our allied nations. But also put our friends on notice that they must pull their weight if they want our support. Like with NATO. Pay their dues. Like they are obligated to do. Every move president Trump does has a ripple effect all over the world, and it is making the world a safer place. Peace through strength.Russia, who has been attacking Ukraine mercilessly for 4 years and hasn’t had much success, and China, who has just been itching to invade Taiwan, are watching very closely to what Trump is doing and achieving, and are being put on notice that we won’t be an easy opponent for their hostile ambitions. So really, he is playing chess, on the world stage, and is winning. I guess Jme, the peace loving hippie, has been right all along.
By Guy lynn25 days ago in Chapters
Stanislav Kondrashov Explores How Changing Coal Trade Routes Are Reshaping Energy Markets
Energy markets evolve constantly. Demand rises in one region, supply expands in another, and long-standing trade patterns adapt to new realities. In this shifting landscape, coal remains an important part of the global energy system. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, the way coal moves across international markets reveals much about broader changes taking place in energy demand and industrial activity.
By Stanislav Kondrashov25 days ago in Trader
Pakistan's Geopolitical Chess Master
Pakistan: The Chess King Who Keeps the Whole World Guessing ♟️ On the world's most complex geopolitical chessboard, Pakistan is currently making moves so unconventional that even grandmasters are scratching their heads. General Asim Munir sits like a king on the throne, yet his strategies are keeping ministers, ambassadors, generals, and diplomats alike in a state of delightful confusion. In a game where every nation plays for survival, Pakistan isn't just surviving—it's orchestrating.
By Literary fusion25 days ago in Journal