Michelle Liew
Bio
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
Stories (229/0)
The Coffee's on Me
Isn't kindness and generosity a rather didactic, altruistic idea meant for children's picture books? It's not unusual to equate acts of kindness with dramatic acts of heroism, perhaps saving someone from a fire or making an extra large donation to a charity.
By Michelle Liew3 months ago in Poets
Parallel Lines
Have you come to blows with someone before? While you may not have gotten into physical fights with others, chances are that you've disagreed with more people than you can count. Getting two people to understand each other's perspectives is no mean feat.
By Michelle Liew3 months ago in Poets
Old Man Wong
Grumble as we may that life is bruising, chaotic or daunting, there's one thing that it's not - boring. Why? It's full of the unexpected. The paths we forge and, on a small scale, the little tasks we attempt to complete often lead us down winding, unexpected paths. Some of these lead us to unwelcome destinations, while others bring us to sanctuaries or. hopefully, utopias.
By Michelle Liew3 months ago in Poets
Fixing the Jigsaw
Everyone wants to win. I know I do.Friendly competition, to some degree, is even necessary in some contexts. But the win at all costs attitude can have negative consequences for relationships, esecially significant ones. The jealousy that sometimes arises easily turns bosom buddies into foes, which is a tremendous pity.
By Michelle Liew3 months ago in Poets
Multi-colored tapestry
People say that variety is the spice of life, and they would be right. Life has much to offer, in ranges and shades. The food we eat, clothes we wear, books we read and even the pets we keep all have types and variations. Each dish we partake of and little dog we welcome into our home has unique traits that separate it from everything else in the world.
By Michelle Liew3 months ago in Poets
Human Labyrinth
Conflicts and drama in relationships are sadly too common. Although we interact with people every day and have boundless experiences this with them, they are the most difficult mazes in the world to navigate. I'm finding this maze quite insurmountable.
By Michelle Liew3 months ago in Poets
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