What is kindness? Kindness is a type of behaviour characterized by generosity, friendliness, and being considerate. These qualities allow kindness to be a positive influence within a person’s life. It allows for equally beneficial results. The person being kind can feel warmth, satisfaction, and a boost in mood; the receiving person can feel a sense of belonging, gratitude, and happiness. However, in my opinion, the power of kindness is typically overlooked and underused. While we talk about...

A crispy, sharp, cautious voice. Around the corner I hear a soft husk. It shrieks for something, I make a choice. Around the bend I see dusk. A stream of warm colours flow from the mighty sun. A new day has finally begun, A new day I should enjoy. I feel the flickering heat of a flame scratching at my skin. I feel the sting of a venomous voice, a constant crashing drain. A venomous voice is not a random scene. It makes you careful, you might even scream. It stings and bites, it puts on a...

Do not tell me that you love me, Do not tell me that you care. Do not tell me that you love my eyes, Do not tell me your future plans. Do not tell me how you adore the night sky, Do not tell me about each dazzling star, Do not ruin these things for me. Because I know the second you say that you love me is the second you’ll decide to set me free. So please, do not tell me you love carnivals, for I still want to enjoy them. Do not tell me you love my kisses, so I do not grow a hatred for my...