soulpoetry

Why does this always happen to me? - A personal reflection

When you realize that you have experienced a problematic situation many times, you can't help but ask yourself, “Why me?” or “Why does this always happen to me?...

We forget our hobbies because there is always something more important - A personal reflection

How much time do we devote to what we are truly passionate about in life? This is a question that crosses my mind every time I try to think of reasons why I hav...

Dealing with personal emergencies while still fulfilling our responsibilities - A personal reflection

I have been going through some rather hectic weeks, and have been very busy with family emergencies. I suppose we all know what that is like: responsibilities, ...

Enhance our qualities while acknowledging our flaws - A personal reflection

Humility is a beautiful purpose in life, that's what I have always thought about it. But, how many people are really humble in this life? Too many people claim ...

The biggest obstacle of all - A personal reflection

Many times one thinks that life is full of experiences and circumstances that bind us, compromise us and limit us, but over the years one can come -if you look ...

What poetry is to me. A personal reflection

I'm a frustrated poet, and I'm not ashamed to say it. I love poetry - hence my name here at Hive - but I know that no one lives by poetry. Good thing I don't wr...

And the mad, unbridled passion was lost years ago

Every time I pass by a compound No love flowers keep me awake A marriage ended and there are no feelings Deeply tired we are both And the mad, unbridled passion...

Mystery that becomes more mysterious

There was a trip and I fell Pain consumed me and I fell asleep Sorrows dazed me and I indulged it When my mind was plunged in the veil, I allowed it But in my m...

Remembering is living, but I no longer want to look back on the past

My thoughts are muddled and my vision is hazy when I rise from bed. With so many drinks, my voice is weak when I rise. The sour taste of your love only keeps me...

My Introduction to Hive: I'm a reborn Poet

I've been reading other poets' posts on Hive for a long time, and I've never had the courage to write here, despite having my account for a long time. This amon...