Two Sides

By Kimberly Nguyen

Posted on August 1, 2024

Cover image title: A peaceful small town

Cover image by: Christina Yan

Size: 2944 pixels x 4032 pixels

Medium: Digital photograph

Location: Ontario, Canada

Year: 2024

Two Sides 

Thank you to my constants: 

The sun, the moon, the tides, time 

A reminder that even in change, there is something to hold onto 

Thank you to my light: 

My mom, my friends, my goals, the stars

A reminder that even in darkness, there is hope 

Thank you to my flaws: 

My perfectionism, my inflexibility, my stubbornness, close mindedness 

A reminder that even in achievement, there is humility 

Thank you to my muses: 

Nature, lyrics, culture, sentiments, passing strangers 

A reminder that even in our fast paced life, there is art 

Description: 

“Two Sides” is a poem that is personal to the poet but can be applied to anyone. Sometimes, our minds get stuck in situations where we want to resist changes, give up, pick at our imperfections, or stagnation but this poem is a loving reminder that there is always another side– a brighter side that we can look to to help us through the dark times. When we lose sight of sides and our other perfectly lit forms of light, we may fall into a pit where darkness becomes all consuming. 

[Writing Editor: Anonymous]

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