Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Joined September 2023

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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.

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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 Liew Tsui-Lin2 years 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 Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Mighty Acorn
The exhortation 'count your blessings' isn't one that we'd like to hear when we're in the middle of painful hardship or loss. We know that we should have an attitude of gratitude, but that doesn't resonate with us when life throws curve balls.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years 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 Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Face Palm
I'm sure there are many occasions when you've felt like putting your face to your palm. Yes, I'm referring to awkward clashes or moments.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Lowering Raised Eyebrows
Everyone's familiar with the raised eyebrow. Yes, it's the one that people give you when they doubt what you're telling them, or worse, when they're speaking with you on rather bigoted terms.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
A Pillar of Salt
Sturdy pillars. Salt of the Earth. Being either is a tall order as one responds to dicey situations when emotions run high.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Rebounding Starfish
We spend much of our lives caring for those around us, be they our parents, spouses, children, or, for some, paw kids. With much of ourselves being heavily distributed, there isn't much left for ourselves to enjoy.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
An Open Heart
A friend once unintentionally uttered wise words as she tried to complain that there are those who feign agreement though their feelings and behaviour are far from the truth. "Hypocrisy is essential to civilized living!" She sighed.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Bridge of Hearts
I'm sure that you'll agree with me when I say that it's not easy to step into another person's shoes and that we wish that someone would step into ours. '
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Out with the Old. Top Story - May 2024.
Have you persisted at tasks or relationships, though the labours hardly bore fruit? We hang on to things that no longer serve any purpose because we have an attachment to them.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets
Steadfast Tortoise
Part and parcel of life as a teacher (and any profession) is keeping schedules, and I can almost tear my hair out waiting for students to respond with their ability to attend lessons.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets