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The Lingering Shadows of Colonization: A Global Perspective

The Lingering Shadows of Colonization: A Global Perspective

Colonization, once a force that reshaped continents, has left deep, enduring scars that continue to affect nations worldwide. Even decades after the last colonies gained independence, the remnants of this era are stark and pervasive, manifesting in various social,...

The Borders We Draw

The Borders We Draw

In a world where the expanse of land and sea knows no inherent boundaries, it is we, humans, who have meticulously etched lines across the globe, defining nations and territories. These borders, while essential for governance and identity, are also poignant reminders...

Woodblock’s Settle Down

Woodblock’s Settle Down

https://youtu.be/ckAcadyp-3s?si=X9iAs-d12L3o4Xm4 Waking in the dark, no sense of timeNo one else around but I like being alone, aloneWaiting on the beachside, sky is clearNo one else around and it feels like I am homeI'm home My mind's been sleeping inWaiting for the...

Echoes of Your Struggles, Light of Your Memory

Echoes of Your Struggles, Light of Your Memory

To those who found the world too hard,Too challenging, too painful to bear,Know this: you’re not weak. It was just too much.It is painful. It is hard. And we miss you. You will always be missed,A void in the places you once stood.Not one of us can judge,For none have...

The Depths of Love

The Depths of Love

In the garden of the heart, love blooms,Not just in petals bright and fair,But in the roots that weather storms,In the soil where shadows lair. Love is not a fleeting glance,Or the blush of dawn’s first light,It’s the embrace of every scar,In the darkest, quiet night....

Unspoken Words

Unspoken Words

In the silence of a funeral's embrace,We gather with sorrow, hearts interlace.Words of love and praise, finally said,Eulogies given to the dear departed, now dead. Yet in the living, we often forget,To express the love, we so deeply regret.Why do we wait for the end...

Walking the Middle Path: The Quiet Strength of Middle Children

Walking the Middle Path: The Quiet Strength of Middle Children

In the heart of a family, midst the storm and calm,Lies a child of the middle, with a quiet charm.Not the firstborn’s glory, nor the youngest’s grace,A space in between, a unique, cherished place. Amidst the cries of “It’s unfair!” and feeling unseen,There’s a hidden...

Embracing Imperfection: A Bob Marley Wisdom

Embracing Imperfection: A Bob Marley Wisdom

Hey there, fellow humans! Gather around for a nugget of wisdom straight from the legendary Bob Marley. Picture this: someone asks Bob if there's a perfect woman. Classic question, right? Bob, in his chill, reggae-infused wisdom, drops a truth bomb that we all need to...