<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meow.]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MlYB!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8ac57293-faf7-4fe4-9bb1-9d7df365bca6_608x608.png</url><title>Sylphiette;</title><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:44:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[sylphiette@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[sylphiette@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[sylphiette@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[sylphiette@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The backrooms.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last post before i go, ig]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/the-backrooms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/the-backrooms</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:08:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-W7n!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F82c9237d-b10a-4ab6-850e-bf6e4230b2d3_300x300.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm somewhere yellow, it's <em>dark.</em> It feels lonely. No one's around. I try to find something, someone. <em>Nothing. </em>I look around. There's a door but a key is missing. I try to find it; I'm scared, alone and unsure. It's <em>suffocating.</em> I speak, I cry.. it feels like people listen but they just <em>don't care</em>. I mean <em>nothing </em>to no one. </p><p>I sit down, hands around my legs.. I put my head down .. tears fall, <em>uncontrollable</em>. I hug myself, <em>comforting</em> as it can be. I look around again, wanting to find the key. Wanting to be free. I walk into hallways, I can hear nothing but my footsteps. It feels <em>endless. </em>I feel alone, afraid, unsafe..</p><p> i cross another corner as I see a monster. Growling, dark, staring straight into my eyes. I run, it follows. I try <em>escaping</em>, I call for help; <em>no one cares. </em>I plead, I cry.. it doesn't stop. <em>No one listens, no one has to</em>. I don't give up, I run as I much as I can. I'm too slow, <em>I trip.. falling on my knees. 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Cqsx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea33c98b-bfda-4fb2-aac4-58391d00f0c9_720x574.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Academic burn-out</em>, <em>worst</em> thing a student can face and yet <em>more than half</em> of the students <em>currently</em> are going through it.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Cqsx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea33c98b-bfda-4fb2-aac4-58391d00f0c9_720x574.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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People burn out while reading books even though they still love them. People aren't able to write <em>(like me rn, I try..)</em> <em>no inspiration? It's called reading and writing slump! </em></p><p>Well, they's just <em>one way</em> Outta all this mess and that is <em>forcing and pushing</em> yourself to do stuff <em>(like me, I'm still trying..)</em> and just <em>hoping for the best. </em></p><p>Like <em>many</em> of you, I'm <em>also</em> in a burn out, reading and writing slump.. yeah, <em>everything, all together (&#8288;&#65377;&#8288;&#8226;&#769;&#8288;&#65087;&#8288;&#8226;&#768;&#8288;&#65377;&#8288;)..</em></p><p>I do know aswell that this post of mine <em>ain't </em>gonna get much likes but here I am, <em>trying </em>to push myself to write! (It's kinda working for me) <em>Ehehe..</em></p><p>Anddd if you're in whichever slump or burn out thingy situation right nowww, I <em>hopee </em>you get over it soon and get back to being <em>the silly whimsical hooman</em> you're meant to be! <em>&lt;3</em></p><p><em>Love, Sylphiette; </em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/life-ig?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/life-ig?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/life-ig/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/life-ig/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette; &#67162;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AoTx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb69454ca-1827-40cc-b8ad-47afc70536d9_735x797.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love me as if we're in a book.]]></title><description><![CDATA[;]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/love-me-as-if-were-in-a-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/love-me-as-if-were-in-a-book</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Love me as if we're <em>fictional</em>, as if we're characters meant to be read about. Love me as if you're a fictional man.</p><p>Love me as if we aren't real, but <em>real enough</em> to be loved about for <em>eternity.</em> Love me like the <em>sun kissed river, like the stars that glitter.</em> Love me like we're <em>meant for forever</em>. Love me like I'm your <em>sense of satisfaction</em>. Love me for the <em>hope of it all.</em></p><p>Love me like a <em>diamond ore</em> you found in a <em>Minecraft mine,</em> the <em>first one</em> to catch your eyes, the one that <em>brought you hope and smiles.</em> Love me like <em>one in a billion,</em> love me like we're an <em>epitome of love</em> itself. Love me so that people look at us and say <em>"omg how romantic are they".</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg" width="736" height="896" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:896,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:53268,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oe82!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc3d824e8-9c87-4474-8091-c2b4266b6c19_736x896.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Love me like I'm the <em>air you breathe, </em>something you <em>can't live without in peace.</em> Love me as if we're <em>characters in a book, </em>where people who read it say <em>"oh my god, I wish".</em> Love me as though I'm <em>the god you're devoted to</em>. Love me like that <em>ray of light in complete darkness, </em>love me like we were meant to be <em>when it all started.  </em></p><p><em>Love me as if we're in a book</em>, existing as if our future's <em>untold. </em>Love me so like the readers <em>wish</em> they were me and I'll love you as like they wish the <em>same</em> about being you. Love me like <em>we're meant forever,</em> every hour, every minute and every second. </p><p><em>Love me as if we're in a book,</em> love me not as if it's a <em>chore.</em> If so <em>I feel special</em>, the love I'll give will be <em>twice the love I'll receive altogether. </em>And for a moment I'll make you <em>forget </em>about the worries that <em>pull you apart. </em>I'll make you <em>realise your worth</em>. If you love me the way <em>I feel the worth,</em> I'll love you like the <em>world ends tomorrow atlast. </em>And when the <em>sun sets with the past, </em>I'll make you feel the <em>love as erotes.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg" width="736" height="1308" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1308,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:90547,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TCW7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F01e56949-c706-4d37-aa21-8a40ea9a7ab9_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Love me when <em>darkness takes over, don't leave my hand when it's bright.</em> Love me through <em>day and night, every second of time</em>. I'll give you <em>twice of what i recieve</em>. Don't care about my looks, they <em>don't last forever. </em>Don't care about my body either, <em>it's meant to be gone one day. Love me for my soul</em> as it is, as it <em>never fades away like the rest do their way.</em></p><p><em>Love me for my soul. Love me for who i am. Love me as if the world ends tomorrow. </em>Love me <em>even after life betrays us</em>, when <em>sun feels like an eternal fever</em>. And <em>love me as though we're in a book</em>. Love me as if we're fictional, <em>not for the love to be a fiction.</em> <em>Love me like it feels unreal. i don't want perfect, but I hope it's worth it. </em></p><p><em>Love, Sylphiette; </em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/love-me-as-if-were-in-a-book/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/love-me-as-if-were-in-a-book/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/love-me-as-if-were-in-a-book?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/love-me-as-if-were-in-a-book?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette; &#67162;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AoTx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb69454ca-1827-40cc-b8ad-47afc70536d9_735x797.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run.]]></title><description><![CDATA[(150 sub special)]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/run</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/run</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:38:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>She sat silent, in the walls of her room. Shedding <em>each</em> tear, <em>tired</em> of people. <em>Tired</em> of the judgments. <em>Tired</em> of peers. <em>Tired</em> of parents, and<em> everyone near</em>. Wanting to <em>run</em>, to <em>escape</em>, to <em>sleep for eternity</em>. The rain <em>cried </em>with her. She looked around herself, at the surroundings.. finding herself in a <em>dark place, </em>nothing to be seen. She called, no one answered except a<em> few seconds</em> later.. she heard an <em>echoing voice</em>. She asked where she was, what was happening and why she was here.. it <em>didn't </em>answer. She called out again, for as long as she <em>remembers..</em> 5 minutes had passed, she felt <em>helpless, alone- like always. </em>Then the unknown voice answered.. "you're where you need to be". She didn't understand, <em>questioning again-</em> "why do I need to be here? What is this place? How did I end up here?". There was <em>complete silence</em> after this, then the voice echoed again.. "those tears are what brought you here, why were they shed?"..</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg" width="736" height="963" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:963,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:62676,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/i/189250092?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ES8X!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb7d8a6b6-c893-45c2-968e-94252e101b00_736x963.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><p>she <em>didn't</em> answer, silent for a few minutes and then she spoke again- <em>"I'm tired. Tired of the force, tired of the expectations, tired of people pushing me to do things. They don't stop, they never will. Even if I'm tired, even if I'm scared.. they don't stop</em>"</p><p> The voice replied -<em> "expectations? What are expectations? Why do they haunt you? What's the purpose? The need?"</em></p><p> She <em>remained silent</em>.. the voice echoed once more- <em>"expectations are never ending, no matter the person. Expectations are like side quests, you're told to do or the story isn't 'complete'. But that's not true, the story is what you build. The story is when you shape it from your kind of memories, colour it with those happy and sad moments, glitter it for your piece of mind and put those people in that deserve to be with you. Expectations aren't the sole purpose, the sole meaning of life. You should know you are worthy, worthy of those beautiful moments, those memories you wished would never end and the times when you met the people that changed your life for the better."</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ndrO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F171ffeee-0fe5-47d2-87a5-1132615049a9_587x1006.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ndrO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F171ffeee-0fe5-47d2-87a5-1132615049a9_587x1006.jpeg 424w, 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This time it felt <em>peaceful</em>. After a few minutes, her eyes opened again.. she looked around to find books and papers lying on her bed,<em> her tears were dry</em>. She <em>realised</em> it was a dream. <em>She was in her bed again, but with a much bigger hope. She wasn't alone this time.. the voice still echoed with her and stayed by her side.</em></p><p><em>-Love, Sylphiette;</em></p><p><em>Eternally grateful for the 150 subs &lt;3</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/run/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/run/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/run?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/run?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette; &#67162;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xKCb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5c9735-8a20-4155-9153-f15577f84a1b_736x722.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A mess, forever craved. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valentine's special!~]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/a-mess-forever-craved</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/a-mess-forever-craved</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:35:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bcQP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ede2537-081c-49b1-873a-e6d3be441aab_720x1280.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I don't <em>prefer</em> those <em>chic</em> lights, those <em>fancy dinners or fine dines.</em>
I want those <em>messy</em> pajamas with <em>pillow fights,</em>
The ones where the <em>laughter</em> feels like<em> an endless chime.</em>

The one where we find a<em> night,</em> <em>us alone with fireflies.</em>
<em>Staring at the stars </em>with <em>blurry eyes</em> and <em>kissing under the moonlight.</em>
The one where we <em>sing through the night,</em>
and <em>sit together watching the sun rise.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q5vM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb00ad66d-80c7-4f5b-a913-37de376e0c96_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q5vM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb00ad66d-80c7-4f5b-a913-37de376e0c96_736x981.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q5vM!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb00ad66d-80c7-4f5b-a913-37de376e0c96_736x981.jpeg 848w, 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<em>Deeper every day and night.</em>
<em>Counting seconds</em> 'till i see your<em> eyes,</em>
<em>Every minute</em> feels like <em>a stab with a knife.</em>

<em>Praying</em> for you health and life,
<em>Forever and every night.</em>
<em>Wishing </em>to be in your arms <em>tonight,</em>
Feels like a moment i <em>can't</em> experience anytime.

Those <em>sleepless nights</em> we'll spend talking,
Talking till <em>7 in the morning.</em>
Or those <em>sleepy nights in each other's arms,</em>
<em>Hoping time stops right now.</em>
<em>Cooking together</em>
With <em>mess </em>in the kitchen,
Mess of our <em>love,</em> spent with eachother.
Or <em>playing games</em> till noon,
Till noon with <em>takeout</em> food to consume.

Going to shop for <em>fluffy</em> animals,
Barbie dream houses and toys cars.
Puzzles we'll <em>spend hours</em> solving,
Just to spend <em>more hours longing.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VUWg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49a116a2-ef28-4bc2-a340-efd9b0dc2de9_720x1280.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VUWg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49a116a2-ef28-4bc2-a340-efd9b0dc2de9_720x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VUWg!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49a116a2-ef28-4bc2-a340-efd9b0dc2de9_720x1280.jpeg 848w, 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For <em>picnics and charms.</em>
To <em>cafe's, </em>because i <em>craved </em>pop tarts.
To <em>bakery's,</em> for <em>cakes and chocolate filled croissants.</em>
To <em>museums,</em> with <em>architecture so grand.</em>

<em>Midnight calls</em> on <em>random tuesdays.</em>
<em>Facetime calls </em>while <em>studying together after noon.</em>
<em>Texting at 3 am</em> for news,
Watching shows <em>together</em> on a sunday morning,<em> so cute.</em>

Writing each other <em>letters</em> like it's a<em> hobby,</em>
<em>Choosing</em> stamps and pasting stickers that were left from <em>2016 february.</em>
You <em>paint</em> on my hand while i put <em>flowers</em> in your hair,
You <em>curl my lashes </em>while i look you in the eyes with <em>deep care</em>.
Helping me put on my <em>favourite shade of lip gloss,</em>
I kiss you with the <em>same shade, that shade of love and dare.
</em>
That <em>passion instilled </em>in the air, 
We grew <em>closer every year.</em>
Laughing on things<em> no one knew,</em>
<em>Laying on grass</em> with our <em>hands interlocked under sky blue</em>.
I <em>kissed</em> you under the <em>shade of the maple tree and stars, yellow hue.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bcQP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ede2537-081c-49b1-873a-e6d3be441aab_720x1280.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bcQP!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ede2537-081c-49b1-873a-e6d3be441aab_720x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bcQP!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7ede2537-081c-49b1-873a-e6d3be441aab_720x1280.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I would <em>always </em>look at you with the <em>same love i sparked,
Maybe with tears, maybe with hearts,
Like a mess, forever craved so far.

Love, Sylphiette.
(i wrote this by myself, i had a certain someone in mind while writing this so they deserve to be a collaborator)&lt;3
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I <em>crave</em> your warmth.
These <em>nights</em> are<em> feeling</em> long.
I feel <em>hopeless </em>without <em>you </em>around.
<em>Everytime</em>, I get <em>reminded</em> of you <em>somehow.</em>

I miss the <em>way</em> you used to say<em> silly things.</em>
I miss the <em>days</em> when you sent <em>random pics, cutely.</em>
I miss the <em>time</em> you'd say you missed <em>me.</em>
I miss <em>every second</em> we'd play games,<em> smoothly.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oZNF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F100c66d5-3d42-4ad7-86c1-65d4d421ff56_640x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oZNF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F100c66d5-3d42-4ad7-86c1-65d4d421ff56_640x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oZNF!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F100c66d5-3d42-4ad7-86c1-65d4d421ff56_640x640.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I miss how we used to <em>argue</em>,
Then somehow <em>patch up, after.</em>
I miss the times when i <em>spammed </em>you with texts.
I miss the time we <em>planned </em>to call instead.
I miss hearing <em>your</em> voice, at<em> 6 pm</em>.
I miss those <em>goofy gifs</em> you sent.
I miss when we talked at <em>10 pm</em>.

Missing you might<em> kill me</em> soon.
<em>Everytime </em>i check those<em> pics stored to.</em>
<em>Replaying</em> those voice notes too,
Maybe sometimes the <em>video notes i saw till 2.
</em>
<em>Wondering</em> when you'd <em>text back.</em>
Late at nights, i <em>recheck </em>texts.
<em>Wishing</em> it was <em>my </em>notifications that <em>messed</em>.
<em>Everytime</em> i <em>wish</em> at <em>11:11,</em> after <em>sunset</em>.</pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_oO8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2dd45612-a806-4d57-aa24-4d68c1ec741c_530x530.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_oO8!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2dd45612-a806-4d57-aa24-4d68c1ec741c_530x530.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_oO8!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2dd45612-a806-4d57-aa24-4d68c1ec741c_530x530.jpeg 848w, 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Those<em> late night texts</em> i miss, when we <em>fight.</em>
Those<em> "morningg" </em>texts, i <em>crave </em>to see.
Everytime i sleep <em>uncomfortably.</em>

I miss you <em>day and night</em>,
Even after we <em>fight.</em>
Even after <em>i call it off,</em>
I <em>wished</em> to see <em>you</em> smile, <em>all along.
</em>
I miss the way you'd <em>see me yap,</em>
<em>Yap in texts at 3 am</em>.
I miss the time we <em>used</em> to call,
Used to call for<em> fun and all.</em>
I miss <em>every</em> piece of<em> you,</em>
Even the <em>one</em> that <em>might</em> hate me, <em>too.</em>
I miss when i was called<em> "miss amazing".</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BqTV!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b37183a-9f56-40e2-9f50-268bf52b7ec5_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BqTV!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b37183a-9f56-40e2-9f50-268bf52b7ec5_736x981.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BqTV!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b37183a-9f56-40e2-9f50-268bf52b7ec5_736x981.jpeg 848w, 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It's like it's <em>holding me captive.</em>
I miss the time you <em>comforted</em> me.
I miss your every day texts,<em> easily.</em>
I know you'd text me at 10, <em>someday..</em>
<em>I wish,</em> how <em>silly of me</em> to <em>think </em>that way..

My <em>"I love you"</em> comes with <em>"I trust you"</em> too.
I know you'll text me <em>sometime at noon.</em>
<em>I wish,</em> wish on <em>matchsticks and breeze.</em>
The <em>cold breeze</em> that <em>hurts</em> my teeth.

<em>I wish, you still love me</em>,
<em>Love me too,</em>
<em>Love me more than anyone ever could.</em>
I miss those <em>brown eyes,</em> <em>more than i should.</em>
I miss that <em>smile, dearly too.
</em>
<em>I miss those times,
You remember them too.
But more than them,
I miss you.

Love, Sylphiette;
Feel free to message me for collaborations!</em></pre></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/i-miss-you?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/i-miss-you?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/i-miss-you/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/i-miss-you/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@Addywal&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;To: My man {Check his page out!}&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@Addywal"><span>To: My man {Check his page out!}</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9zu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66ffa660-4e0d-4f64-a320-b0d35af3b9fd_544x594.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall and The Rain's Call Ft. Layyyy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sylphiette; And Layyyy!! (Collaboration post).]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/fall-and-the-rains-call-ft-layyyy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/fall-and-the-rains-call-ft-layyyy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:40:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JOe0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09812d9e-bda5-48f5-bbaa-c04133ff9a01_736x981.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">The trees, they <em>sway in the breeze,</em>
The leaves <em>swaying back and forth,</em>
Those trees <em>never</em> seize.
But they're <em>always at peace.</em>
<em>"Where are my keys?"</em> A thought i often have.
Show me things, show me kisses,
I wanna be <em>fall's mistress.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YalZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e436aeb-9b34-467a-9f0d-f76cb262ba12_564x564.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YalZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e436aeb-9b34-467a-9f0d-f76cb262ba12_564x564.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YalZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e436aeb-9b34-467a-9f0d-f76cb262ba12_564x564.jpeg 848w, 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Through winds <em>blowing past summer.</em>
With a<em> flick</em>, they <em>fly high</em>
And <em>fall down </em>with a<em> sigh.</em>

Fall, such a <em>beautiful season,</em>
<em>Never needs a reason.</em>
<em>Never a reason to shine,</em> <em>never a reason to look fine.</em>
Oh, the <em>moon </em>shining above those trees.
<em>All mine</em>
<em>Or i want it to be.</em>

But i know it'll <em>never </em>be<em> fully mine.</em>
We<em> share</em> fall and during these falls,
We <em>act </em>like it's the<em> only one call.</em>

<em>Every tree</em> that i <em>walk past by,</em>
The wind <em>crosses my eye.</em>
In a <em>contrast of red and yellow</em>
Like <em>clouds</em> above in the sky.
The <em>leaves fallen to the ground, </em>
<em>A sight i always adorn.</em>

<em>I wanna dance.</em>
I wanna <em>dance in those leaves.</em>
I wanna<em> dance so i'll never be deceived.</em>
I wanna <em>dance in the fall's rain. </em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wrUE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4b3b4d61-3ee2-42e4-a111-9e13e3341708_675x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wrUE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4b3b4d61-3ee2-42e4-a111-9e13e3341708_675x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wrUE!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4b3b4d61-3ee2-42e4-a111-9e13e3341708_675x1200.jpeg 848w, 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<em>Showers seem to appear.</em>
Drops of water <em>mixed </em>with tears,
<em>Landing</em> on the leaves beneath trees
Like, <em>back in mid september.</em>

Oh,<em> the rain has nothing to gain.</em>
For it is <em>beautiful</em> in and out.
Those trees taking in <em>every drop</em> of that <em>precious rain.</em>
<em>It's a shame.</em>
A shame i'm the <em>only one </em>who sees this <em>beautiful fall.</em>
<em>It's a calling? </em>That's why the leaves are <em>always falling? </em>

Wet leaves and winds <em>so clear,</em>
Cold but warmth<em> feels near.</em>
Moon <em>glowing</em> past mid night,
With showers here and stars <em>shining bright.</em>
<em>Mid october and leaves still fall,</em>
<em>Changing colours</em> beneath <em>starfall.</em>
<em>Reading books </em>under the tree,
Whilst <em>watching</em> leaves fall beneath.

The leaves <em>stick on the floor,</em> 
The rain<em> pinning </em>them down.
Oh, i wanna <em>frown.</em>
Because when i was in this fall, 
I<em> wanted</em> to have a <em>full-on brawl.</em>
That<em> sweet cool breeze </em>pulling me in each and every way.
That <em>breeze </em>will <em>never</em> stay at bay.</pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JOe0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09812d9e-bda5-48f5-bbaa-c04133ff9a01_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JOe0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09812d9e-bda5-48f5-bbaa-c04133ff9a01_736x981.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JOe0!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09812d9e-bda5-48f5-bbaa-c04133ff9a01_736x981.jpeg 848w, 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Laying on ground like <em>silent dreams.</em>
<em>Dancing in the rain,</em> 
<em>Admiring</em> leaves that begin falling.
<em>Holding </em>my breathe till it starts calling.
<em>Calling my name, past mid night</em>
Reminding me, the <em>glow of moonlight.</em>

Kay, i know i'm<em> ranting, </em>
But this <em>breeze </em>has got me on <em>my knees.</em>
It's <em>all so damning.</em>
That rain <em>hitting my face,</em> oh
<em>Have i caught a case?</em>

That rain... <em>it heals me.</em>
it's <em>showing</em> me how much it can heal.
it's showing me how much<em> i need to feel.</em>
<em>it all feels too real.</em>

At night,<em> i wonder</em>
Wonder <em>when</em> it <em>all</em> began.
<em>Time flies by,</em>
<em>Like leaves, past october.</em>
<em>November begins</em>, remaining leaves fall
Fall <em>until</em> snow comes to<em> knock the door.</em>

But <em>maybe</em> that real is something i<em> need </em>that'll keep me filled.
The <em>streetlights</em> have come <em>on,</em>
Telling me it's<em> time to run.</em>
<em>To run home.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1sKg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffec730a1-b7e7-4452-bc4c-233c74d32881_675x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1sKg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffec730a1-b7e7-4452-bc4c-233c74d32881_675x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1sKg!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffec730a1-b7e7-4452-bc4c-233c74d32881_675x1200.jpeg 848w, 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More <em>glorious</em> it becomes.
When rain comes, it looks <em>more magnificent </em>than ever before.

My hair, <em>flipping in all and every way.</em>
It's been such a <em>hard day</em>.

My feet are <em>sopping</em>,
I <em>don't </em>feel like <em>jogging.</em>
The <em>trees</em> are <em>mocking.</em>
It feels like someone <em>may</em> be stalking.
<em>In those shadows</em>.

Leaves and showers <em>falling by,</em>
<em>On a night, of the October sky.</em>

<em>Black, pitch black</em>.
Is <em>all</em> i see.
<em>Oh,</em> that thought again?<em> Where is my key?</em>
<em>I can hardly see....</em>

<em>Love, Sylphiette; andd Layyyy
(Feel free to message me for collaborations!)</em></pre></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/fall-and-the-rains-call-ft-layyyy/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/fall-and-the-rains-call-ft-layyyy/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/fall-and-the-rains-call-ft-layyyy?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/fall-and-the-rains-call-ft-layyyy?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9zu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66ffa660-4e0d-4f64-a320-b0d35af3b9fd_544x594.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@laysjournals1&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Layyyy's publication!!&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@laysjournals1"><span>Layyyy's publication!!</span></a></p><p><em>It was really nice working with herr, she has a nice soull. I was comfortable throughout the process of writing this post. I&#8217;m really glad i collaborated with her. Her writings are appreciable and i just had a nice time writing this collaborative post with such a sweetheart. Make sure to check her out!</em></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sin.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poemmmmmm~ {100 Subs Special!}]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sin</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:14:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TiAV!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99457290-7987-48d0-81bd-15c3f0ffc3ae_736x607.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I'm sorry for what i did... i hold account for it..
I <em>can't</em> remember things.. i feel like an <em>amnesic</em>.
I <em>deserve </em>what I'll get, be it brutal murder or <em>walls and chains.</em>
I <em>wanted </em>to be your <em>sunshine</em>, ended up being a <em>jinx.</em>

I'll<em> never</em> forgive myself for it, it's <em>eating me alive.</em>
I <em>feel</em> like a <em>sin,</em> <em>waiting </em>to be<em> unalived.</em>
I did things i <em>don't </em>remember, i <em>wish</em> i <em>forget</em> to breathe.
Everytime i see my face, i feel like a <em>sin.</em>
You <em>deserve </em>better, i <em>won't</em> lie.
Everytime i see your face, my heart asks<em> "why".</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TiAV!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99457290-7987-48d0-81bd-15c3f0ffc3ae_736x607.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TiAV!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99457290-7987-48d0-81bd-15c3f0ffc3ae_736x607.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TiAV!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99457290-7987-48d0-81bd-15c3f0ffc3ae_736x607.jpeg 848w, 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Everytime i see a <em>blade, </em>my thighs <em>bleed cuts.</em>
I <em>wish</em> to go back in time too, not to just <em>"try".</em>
A <em>life </em>would be <em>better with you</em>, but i know you'll still <em>suffer a sin so high.</em>

I <em>wish</em> i <em>never</em> just <em>"tried", </em>with <em>packets</em> of poison just for you to <em>stop by.</em>
I <em>wish</em> to have <em>consumed</em> those by, <em>maybe</em> i was <em>foolish </em>to<em> just try.</em>
I <em>hope</em> you find a <em>star</em> that <em>shines bright</em>,
In the <em>midnight sky</em> that<em> let's you sparkle by</em>.

I was <em>once </em>a <em>safe place</em> that turned to a<em> torture room.</em>
I'm <em>sorry</em> this ever happened, i <em>swear</em> i <em>never</em> wanted to be <em>such a doom.</em>
I'll <em>shed seeds</em> every night, <em>waiting</em> for that one day that i'd be punished <em>right.</em>
I<em> never</em> wanted it to happen, now you say <em>"unfortunately"</em> with <em>"i do"</em> every second.
I <em>blame </em>only myself for being such a <em>miserable sin.</em>
I <em>swear</em> i <em>never</em> meant to hurt you, as it would <em>stab</em> me<em> multiple </em>times too.</pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r7xn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0082b10a-30b2-4335-b418-03a9b306b773_423x423.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r7xn!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0082b10a-30b2-4335-b418-03a9b306b773_423x423.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r7xn!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0082b10a-30b2-4335-b418-03a9b306b773_423x423.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">It <em>won't </em>change anything, I say as you <em>silently mutter "trust".</em>
I'm <em>well aware</em> of the<em> sin</em> i am.
I <em>wish</em> it to be <em>much better</em> but it<em> feels worse again.</em>
I <em>know</em> you <em>hate</em> the word now, as I say <em>sorry</em>.
I <em>apologise </em>for <em>the sin you loved, </em>don't ask why.

I'll <em>silently</em> wish upon my brutal end, while I keep <em>praying</em> for your health.
<em>I'm sorry you loved, loved such a sin.

Love, Sylphiette; 
Thank you so much for being with me thru my substack journey!&lt;3
Feel free to message for collaborations! </em></pre></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sin/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sin/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sin?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sin?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rnyt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F71ea0f95-5a7a-4a67-8354-52267a2f1dc4_701x600.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maybe for once]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poem]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe-for-once</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe-for-once</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:38:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iRjP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2275bb9a-657c-43aa-b551-502832c1d367_736x736.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>If</em> i could.. i'd <em>lay </em>on grass, <em>stare</em> at the <em>sky</em> with <em>stars</em> that <em>shine bright</em>
<em>if</em> i could.. i'd <em>dream</em> of singing infront of <em>thousands </em>of people and be the <em>star</em> that <em>shone countless of times,</em>
And <em>maybe for once</em> i would have people <em>caring</em> for me like <em>no other ever did</em>
And <em>maybe for once</em> i <em>won't</em> have to <em>pretend </em>i'm just <em>some other person</em> standing infront of the mirror <em>again.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iRjP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2275bb9a-657c-43aa-b551-502832c1d367_736x736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iRjP!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2275bb9a-657c-43aa-b551-502832c1d367_736x736.jpeg 424w, 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And <em>maybe for once</em>, just <em>live</em> instead of <em>being rotten alive</em>
<em>If</em> i could, i'd live <em>far away from people</em>
To a place where <em>all</em> i see are <em>bushes and creepers</em>
And <em>maybe for once,</em> <em>live the life i deserve</em>
<em>After all,</em> it's a <em>dream </em>for <em>anti social people
</em>
<em>Maybe for once,</em> i'd <em>want</em> to be a <em>mermaid</em>
<em>Roaming freely</em> in water, <em>under surface </em>
Or <em>maybe for once,</em> i'd <em>want</em> to be a <em>fairy</em> 
<em>soaring</em> the sky, for <em>endless times</em>
And <em>if i could, i'd be myself,</em>
with <em>no one to ask me why.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AWIn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1ff1858-465e-4c7d-9a05-13bd044a8594_735x736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AWIn!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1ff1858-465e-4c7d-9a05-13bd044a8594_735x736.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AWIn!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1ff1858-465e-4c7d-9a05-13bd044a8594_735x736.jpeg 848w, 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<em>Distancing </em>myself from people that <em>know</em> me,
But<em> maybe for once,</em> i <em>wouldn't</em> have the <em>responsibility </em>
Of <em>continuously prioritising</em> other over me.

But <em>maybe for once,</em> they'll <em>know how i feel</em>
<em>instead</em> of <em>apologising, </em>they'd start <em>prioritising</em>
it would <em>feel like a dream,</em> which they'd <em>crush in a day</em>
<em>Pretending</em> it <em>wasn't</em> their fault <em>anyways.</em>

And <em>maybe for once,</em> i'd <em>stop hoping</em>
<em>hoping</em> they'll <em>love</em> me in <em>better ways,</em>
it <em>almost</em> seems <em>impossible,</em> until they make me smile <em>thrice </em>in a day.</pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UuSE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c41eb98-1c42-42a3-a446-85c12c006187_736x737.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UuSE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c41eb98-1c42-42a3-a446-85c12c006187_736x737.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UuSE!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8c41eb98-1c42-42a3-a446-85c12c006187_736x737.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">And <em>maybe for once, </em>all the<em> manifesting </em>would work,
The <em>hours of efforts</em>, would <em>show</em> some <em>love</em>
<em>Wishing on stars for countless of hours,</em>
<em>Praying</em> to god for a<em> million dollars.</em>

And <em>maybe for once,</em> when the <em>time </em>is up
I'll get to <em>spend more hours</em> with the<em> one's i love,</em> 
And <em>maybe for once,</em> i <em>won't </em>be<em> tired </em>as much
Maybe for once, <em>just maybe for once..

Love, Sylphiette;
Feel free to message me for collaborations.</em></pre></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe-for-once/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe-for-once/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gLSg!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd4fc80-1c4e-4321-b3c8-8f8ce74f8c7f_735x952.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gLSg!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd4fc80-1c4e-4321-b3c8-8f8ce74f8c7f_735x952.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gLSg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd4fc80-1c4e-4321-b3c8-8f8ce74f8c7f_735x952.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gLSg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4bd4fc80-1c4e-4321-b3c8-8f8ce74f8c7f_735x952.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest </figcaption></figure></div><p>Jumping to a <em>new year</em> makes me <em>so happy </em>to leave the things that happened to me this year <em>behind.</em></p><p>I <em>want</em> this <em>new year </em>to be <em>better, playful and memorable (in a good way ofc).</em></p><p>I want this year to be <em>healthy to the ones I love and cherish, both mentally and physically. </em></p><p>I <em>need</em> this to be the year <em>I have fun like i used to in the year 2016, I need this year to be a lot better than the years I've had after covid.</em></p><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> I want you to be <em>better.</em> I want you to <em>bring me better </em>and I <em>want you to do me better. Do me good. Do NOT be like the years from 2020-2025. Learn from them and be better. Please.</em></p><p><em>Keep away the toxic people from my life, </em>the people who don't give af even if I say they hurt me. <em>Please take notes from God.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg" width="736" height="1227" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1227,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:53375,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ii8r!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F215a6eb1-8f9a-4bf7-b33f-5d3ee3ea516c_736x1227.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest </figcaption></figure></div><p><em>All i want this year is to be the happy me. I want to be popular, successful, academically smart, emotionally intelligent, happy, untoxic and confident. All in a good way.</em></p><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> <em>bring laughter to my life. Give me more of the happy moments. Give me freedom. Give me friends, good friends. The one you find hard to get. Friends who would give you time without excuses, the one's who'd always be there for you. </em></p><p><em>Dear 2026, don't break my expectations. Don't be mean, don't be like 2020.</em></p><p><em>Dear 2026, be Anti. </em></p><p>Anti AI, Anti corruption, Anti bombs, Anti wars, Anti sadness, Anti bad social media, Anti discrimination, Anti madness.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/efbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:24802,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dxeM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fefbd9975-83db-4562-85da-9622ca844ef5_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest </figcaption></figure></div><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> don't make us say "free Palestine" anymore. Let them be free. Let them celebrate, let them be happy too, let them live. Don't make India have to fight back for people's safety. Don't make nigeria helpless. Free sudan. Make afganistan safe. Make things better. <em>These are the basics.</em></p><p><em>Dear 2026, be the joyful year you're meant to be. Make your own era. Don't make people fight in the name of artists and idols. Be jolly, be glitter. </em></p><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> <em>do good to us women. Don't let us have to fight for safety again. Keep us women safe. Both from physical and mental torture.</em></p><p><em>Dear 2026</em>, let men <em>embrace themselves</em>. Let men know they're safe to cry infront of their mother, their girl and their sister. Let men know they're allowed to be vulnerable. Let men learn to be respectful towards women. Every women. No matter your ex, your enemy or anyone else. <em>Let men know respecting women is leaving them untouched without their consent. Let men know that silence doesn't mean free consent. </em></p><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> let people <em>know</em> they will <em>recieve karma. Karma, be it good or bad.</em> Let people know that they should be a little more sweet each day. <em>Sweet when they should be and also bold when the time comes.</em></p><p><em>On this New Year's Eve.. I wish for happiness. For me and everyone good. I wish the things we had in 2016 be back. </em></p><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> tell people some memes are <em>not </em>funny. Tell people it's better to leave some things be. Tell people to be respectful when there's a need. Tell people they can be both mature and childish in a better way. <em>Tell people that things will be alright. </em></p><p><em>Dear 2026,</em> tell <em>parents to be a little more gentle with their kids. </em>Tell parents it's a different generation. Tell parents to not shame their kids on some things. Tell parents that they can do mistakes too. Tell parents that their kids can sometimes be saying something true. Tell parents it's alright if their daughter's bra strap is showing and also tell parents that it's the men who should be taught not to disrespectly look at women. Tell parents they should teach their son manners first rather than taking their daughter's freedom. <em>Tell parents their conservative mindset doesn't work everywhere.</em> <em>Tell parents when they're wrong.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg" width="736" height="895" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:895,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:66352,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vjsO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5bc7b2-d622-4ed9-ab4b-5fb38420aec7_736x895.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest </figcaption></figure></div><p><em>Dear 2026, be the best version of yourself. 2025 was enough of a trauma. Be the light and don't be the storm.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Dear 2026.. 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<em>Waiting</em> for the <em>darkness to come to end.</em>
<em>Tiny seeds</em> deep in the ground<em> beginning</em> their<em> life of regenerations.</em>

The <em>breeze</em> comes <em>closer</em> and <em>countdown begins, </em>
<em>Waiting</em> for the <em>25th</em> as<em> lights are lit in</em>
<em>Trees</em> are<em> decorated</em> and <em>gifts</em> are <em>wrapped, </em>
<em>Everytime</em> this <em>month</em> as <em>days pass by</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RoEF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60840783-e490-4e7a-93ad-88f93b054c42_721x1280.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RoEF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60840783-e490-4e7a-93ad-88f93b054c42_721x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RoEF!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60840783-e490-4e7a-93ad-88f93b054c42_721x1280.jpeg 848w, 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The <em>tress no longer wearing</em> it's <em>Autumn cloak</em>
The <em>Solstice whispers -</em>
<em>Resembling </em>the<em> rebirth</em> of the<em> new year,</em>
<em>Green, reds and Whites adorn</em> the
<em>Boughs </em>of the <em>yew and oak.</em>

<em>People gather together</em>
With <em>smiles to share, </em>
<em>Memories are made</em>
And there's <em>time to spare,</em>
<em>Homes</em> are <em>decorated</em>
With <em>love and care,</em>
<em>Every gift given with love</em> 
Holds<em> memento </em>and <em>efforts. </em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BU1p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc2e7837-0c8c-41e7-8fb2-44221c9e0ffa_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BU1p!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc2e7837-0c8c-41e7-8fb2-44221c9e0ffa_736x1104.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BU1p!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc2e7837-0c8c-41e7-8fb2-44221c9e0ffa_736x1104.jpeg 848w, 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<em>Yule logs crackle</em> in <em>hearths'</em> fire,
In <em>scotland remembering</em> 
<em>Brighid, </em>
The <em>flame burning,</em> to keep us <em>warm</em> till <em>Imbolc returns</em>. 

<em>Love, Sylphiette;
Collaborator: @followerofrhiannon {Bob Johnson}
Feel free to message me for collaborations! </em></pre></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/the-christmas-blur?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/the-christmas-blur?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/the-christmas-blur/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/the-christmas-blur/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/sylphiette/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;sylphiette&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:6201798,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1QR8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e522942-f1b6-4c4d-8a77-40c61012ba3c_736x736.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year apart but still together!~]]></title><description><![CDATA[For my birthday girl<3 (The icyy to my grizzly<3)]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/a-year-apart-but-still-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/a-year-apart-but-still-together</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:14:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KaaA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa2239e12-857e-4dae-aac7-c472764e9958_569x358.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">From the day we <em>first talked</em>, I knew we'd be <em>friends. </em>
From that <em>very moment, </em>everyday was <em>perfectly swell.</em>

The <em>smile</em> you put on, <em>brightened</em> the day.
<em>Everytime </em>we <em>fought</em>, were the <em>execrable of days.</em>

Not <em>many </em>pictures were clicked but <em>most</em> memories were made.
We sat by <em>each other, </em>with <em>tests</em> to give
<em>Helping</em> each other with <em>maths and tricks.</em>

<em>Cold as ice</em> but <em>more sweeter</em> you got,
With <em>every passing year</em> since we <em>first talked.
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And the memories we made still <em>replay </em>in my head.

The time we spent <em>together </em>is something i'll <em>forever cherish,</em>
<em>No one</em> can take your place <em>till forever and always.</em>

Words are <em>simple sentences</em>, you <em>deserve more </em>than that.
The <em>feeling</em> of having <em>you</em> as a friend is something i'll <em>never forget.</em>

Everyday is as<em> usual </em>as it gets, still there is a<em> feeling </em>of something <em>missing </em>in the end.
It's your <em>presence </em>that i <em>had</em>, everytime when the<em> clock hit 7.</em>

I<em> still miss</em> those fun times, and the times we used to fight.
Those<em> functions</em> we had, and the <em>time</em> we took to <em>convince</em> the rest.

<em>School </em>would have been<em> hell without you,</em>
and the <em>rest</em> of the <em>friends </em>we had
There were <em>memories</em> created and <em>friends </em>made,
<em>Our friendship</em> was the <em>best part </em>from the rest.
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I'm <em>grateful</em> to have <em>someone like you,</em> it's an<em> honour!~</em>

The <em>clock will hit 12,</em> i'll be <em>happier than the rest,</em>
You're like a friend i <em>never </em>had,
<em>Always the ray of sunshine</em>, i <em>hope</em> it <em>never</em> dims
the <em>smile</em> you have, i <em>wish</em> it <em>never</em> wanes.

For, to have a friend like you is a <em>gift i'll forever cherish</em>.
You're the person people <em>apt</em> to write poems for, <em>always. &lt;3
</em>
<em>Love, Sylphiette;
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I sit <em>alone</em> until <em>someone</em> comes and stops too.
</pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wYZM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9dd682da-c403-4bcf-887d-6c938dac3ebc_675x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wYZM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9dd682da-c403-4bcf-887d-6c938dac3ebc_675x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wYZM!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9dd682da-c403-4bcf-887d-6c938dac3ebc_675x1200.jpeg 848w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I <em>tilt</em> my head to see if they <em>choose. </em>
I<em> tilt </em>my head to see if they would choose to <em>talk to me too.</em>

<em>1, 2 and 3..</em> people pass like <em>melancholy.. </em>
<em>Slowly but painfully,</em> i <em>wait</em> to see if they choose to be <em>beside me.
</em>
I sit in a corner, <em>seeing</em> them with <em>another</em>
<em>Laughing and talking</em> like <em>every other</em>
<em>Yet, </em>i sit in a corner <em>watching them like no other.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jE2b!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa67605e6-4e0d-4efb-bbb4-869bc5c58782_576x1024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jE2b!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa67605e6-4e0d-4efb-bbb4-869bc5c58782_576x1024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jE2b!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa67605e6-4e0d-4efb-bbb4-869bc5c58782_576x1024.jpeg 848w, 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I see<em> two</em> people asking if i'm seeing <em>any other.</em>
I <em>deny </em>and they sat by, just to <em>exclude</em> me as they talk by.

I <em>calm</em> myself as everyone speaks,
Talking as i do <em>perceive.</em>
I tell myself, there is <em>no need</em>
to be <em>noticed</em> or to be <em>seen.</em></pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yqDe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faba1d23a-8e5d-4ce1-8705-b7ff9da0af5d_720x1280.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yqDe!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faba1d23a-8e5d-4ce1-8705-b7ff9da0af5d_720x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yqDe!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faba1d23a-8e5d-4ce1-8705-b7ff9da0af5d_720x1280.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I know <em>one flower</em> that<em> blooms</em> at last
At the end, <em>alone</em> as i last saw.
I <em>shift</em> my place, to <em>bloom beside</em>
We <em>too</em> talk with <em>sharing smiles.</em>
I feel<em> happy</em>, <em>not</em> as i was
I <em>feel seen</em> at the end as<em> raw.</em>

Maybe, it <em>wasn't</em> what i <em>thought</em>
I too can <em>bloom apart.</em>
But it's <em>better</em> while with<em> another flower</em>
As it<em> doesn't </em>seem<em> lonely so far..

Love, Sylphiette;
Apologies for grammatical mistakes :]
Feel free to message me for collaborations!</em></pre></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/alone-in-a-field-of-flowers/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/alone-in-a-field-of-flowers/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share Sylphiette;</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/alone-in-a-field-of-flowers?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/alone-in-a-field-of-flowers?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine Blogger Award. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[.....]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sunshine-blogger-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sunshine-blogger-award</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:44:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-38T!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93ebe705-d552-4a1b-a9c9-8e23b11fc1cc_1060x568.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks a bunch for this nomination <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Ashu &#128509;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:381056340,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7a418b20-3895-4bb1-9951-4f98d760432f_449x580.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;74183ca8-d3c0-447c-ab56-629d0f55b159&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span>, really grateful. Love your posts about <em>Her </em>and <em>&#8220;Our Beloved Summer&#8221;. </em>Wish you the best.</p><p>I enjoyed answering the intriguing questions you asked, thanks a lot.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-38T!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93ebe705-d552-4a1b-a9c9-8e23b11fc1cc_1060x568.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-38T!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93ebe705-d552-4a1b-a9c9-8e23b11fc1cc_1060x568.jpeg 424w, 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>What is the Sunshine Blogger Award?</strong></p><p>The Sunshine Blogger Award is an initiative where bloggers nominate and recognize other bloggers who create positive, inspiring, and uplifting content. It&#8217;s a way to spread love, appreciation, and support within the blogging community. </p><p>The Sunshine Blogger Award aims to promote positivity highlighting blogs that spread joy and inspiration. </p><p>Sunshine Bloggers Awards is made to encourage connections and support among bloggers.</p><p>the rules are also simple, they go as following:</p><p><em>Nominate: </em>A blogger nominates you.</p><p><em>Accept:</em> You accept the nomination and agree to participate. </p><p><em>Answer Questions: </em>You answer 11 questions for the nominator.</p><p><em>Nominating Others: </em>You select up to 11 fellow bloggers you nominate.</p><p><em>Link Back: </em>You link back to the blogger who nominated you and say a note of thanks.</p><p><em>Display the Badge: </em>You display the Sunshine Blogger Award on your blog.</p><p><em>Notify Nominees:</em> You comment on the blogs of the bloggers you nominate to let them know. </p><p><strong>Introduction:</strong></p><p>I&#8217;m a law aspirant from India. 16 years old, female. I love writing poetry, love rain, studying about History, listening to songs, eating and cooking.</p><p><strong>-How would you define your blog/ brand?</strong></p><p>My blogs are mostly poems, It&#8217;s a place where I write when I&#8217;m happy, sad, or in any mood. I usually write about love- something people of this generation find hard to believe in. I write for people who have had similar experience like mine, I not only write for myself but for others going through similar situations. I write because It&#8217;s easier to put my thoughts into words and writing rather then saying them.</p><p><strong>-Why did you start writing?</strong></p><p>I never knew about this platform until someone special introduced me, I never really had a passion for writing until I came here. I never knew I could write poetry, I tried writing it here and not only me but the people here loved my art too. I started writing since I got to know It&#8217;s magic, the way writing heals something inside me and when I put it forth people, they seem to love it and I&#8217;m glad my art heals something in people too.</p><p><strong>-What/ who makes you feel empowered and inspired?</strong></p><p>I know I&#8217;ve talked about him a lot but there is more to him than just my writings about him. he&#8217;s a best friend, someone who has helped me through devastating things, he&#8217;s comforting, clever and a lot more. He&#8217;s the person who&#8217;d let no one know about the things he&#8217;s going through and what makes it more inspiring is that he&#8217;s done a lot for people, while dealing with his problems. He&#8217;s strong, sweet and the kind who&#8217;d not let a friend be in the wrong. He&#8217;s the kind of person who empowered me, he&#8217;s the person that inspires me. And I&#8217;m so very grateful for it.</p><p><strong>-What advice would you give to your younger self?</strong></p><p>I&#8217;d tell my 13 year old self to be bold, I&#8217;d tell her to speak up for herself, I&#8217;d tell her to never be with people who never respected her, I&#8217;d tell her to fight for herself and not let anyone take advantage of her. But moreover I&#8217;d thank her for handling things by herself but asking for help when she really needed. I thank her for being strong and making me who I am today.</p><p><strong>-How do you see your blog evolving, and what are your dreams?</strong></p><p>I do see my blog evolving and connecting me to more people here. With 73 people in just in 4 months, I think I&#8217;m yet to have a lot of people joining me while I write here. I dream of starting to earn when I turn 18, I dream to earn through my talents and hobbies. I dream to earn for my writing on Substack. </p><p><strong>-Do you have any advice on how to stop caring what others think?</strong></p><p>I personally believe if there is someone out there judging you for something you didn&#8217;t do wrong or for something that genuinely not under your control, they have no right to judge as they mean nothing to you and if they&#8217;re someone whom you don&#8217;t know then it&#8217;s practical they&#8217;re not aware of what you&#8217;re going through or what your thoughts or experience say. I think it&#8217;s best to remind yourself that it&#8217;s alright and people may never be pleased anyhow.</p><p><strong>-What&#8217;s the most meaningful comment or message you&#8217;ve received from a reader, and why did it stand out to you?</strong></p><p>There have been several times my readers have commented or in general praised my writings but there are a few that stood out the most to me that are when people have genuinely went &#8220;Have you read her poems&#8221; which makes me smile seeing the influence my poems have had on people and their perspective on love and what else can a reader want honestly? </p><p><strong>-Do you have any advice or tips for younger people who want to become writers/ bloggers?</strong></p><p>I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s nice to connect to people first, being a writer also comes with being a reader. It&#8217;s better to keep centuries of distance from ai while writing. And furthermost being a writer means writing about your thought, experience and feelings. It&#8217;s not tough to become a writer or blogger, all it requires is connections and thoughts. And giving time to yourself to write not only for yourself but also for your readers.</p><p><strong>-What has been the biggest lesson you have learned recently?</strong></p><p>The biggest lesson I&#8217;ve recently learned is to be grateful for the people you have in your life and not to make them feel their feelings are being toyed with, everyone has feelings and I as a growing person should learn to respect people and their feelings and not to judge them without clearly knowing things.</p><p><strong>Extra question:</strong></p><p>Write a poem or short post that summarizes what &#8220;Sunshine&#8221; means to you. </p><p><em><strong>Sunshine</strong></em></p><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">A warmth that finds it&#8217;s way through trees, slowly dimming but rising neat.
Sweety shining effortlessly, glowing in storms when they pass with a treat.
Eyes that speak tons lately, finding ways to rise upbeat.
Forever glancing at the moon with a tune, sharing light without a gloom. 

Setting while leaving a spark on water, Rising and sharing it's light altogether.
Sparkling in may and fading till december.
Like a light at the end of tribulation. </pre></div><p> I would love to nominate: </p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Addywal&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:387137395,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8a08b4a1-ae87-4c2c-9a4f-81477196ce59_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;301bf79f-b561-44ed-a1ba-28e13b24bb02&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - My man, fav writer and a cutiee. Love love love his writings.</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Jaime&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:335432166,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/40fdee2e-154c-4809-85d7-284332362c48_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;4167a388-b7e2-42e7-9b42-eab4e94fddc2&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - Sweetest soul, love her notess soo muchhh.</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;rore&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:231869783,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/79456e8c-c42b-4183-83b9-cbd376248a36_1080x1080.webp&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;154651bf-bb74-4928-a9d5-f82b1ae7eb42&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - So fricking sweetttt. She has the pretty- est pink soul, i love her.</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Blair iris&#129419;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:407776156,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/382eb957-2e16-473b-83b0-7395d1b05651_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;c223a69a-770d-42fb-baba-4bdc04f2fa7f&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - Our Sweet Barbie &lt;33 </p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Harshys&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:398552382,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/345b83bc-ca73-4b7a-b4af-f3b96f692fce_1176x1114.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;b2ffa4ac-676a-4fd1-8f13-3f04ab858485&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - A cutiee and fun person to be with!&lt;33</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Aymen&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:302563705,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4b7100f1-3f57-4e73-beea-0dac3353d49f_720x746.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;b8964ca5-1551-4281-94c8-7af6e0b2cd00&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - Loveee her notess and her vibeesss &lt;33</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;tanu&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:329636046,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/badc7780-cbc7-4ec7-94ad-0afb61e1556d_720x720.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;fc86a071-0866-43fc-82fe-c39289e45de9&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - I love herr, She deserves the world &lt;3</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;rishika&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:320905871,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e07e5551-f134-4203-91db-ef17802d2deb_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;564afdf9-1ab2-407d-8d50-904d88eeb8a5&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - Lovee her notess andd postss, she&#8217;s the girl people fall in love with &lt;3</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Kahani&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:382123763,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5212151d-1632-4cf7-bef0-6cc7a73940c8_4608x3456.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;0c89d6b9-cbe7-4714-b3fc-253a4ef8e96f&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - Lovee her notess, she&#8217;s a fun girl &lt;3</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&#9734;&#8902; &#1608;&#1585;&#1583;&#1577; &#8902;&#9734;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:318787521,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b8db239f-c635-444b-8e79-78a275fcb72d_344x344.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;7abe224f-b548-40af-bd53-68eb79fc3de0&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - How can i forget the OG celestars? i love her &lt;33</p><p><span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;parker&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:345339310,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/05db456e-3168-4e34-9752-23aeffa20c65_320x320.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;7388e319-d79d-4c7d-ad6f-18a7683d59bc&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> - Lovee her postss, she seems like a cool person to be withh.</p><p>-Introduce yourself</p><ul><li><p>How would you define your blog/ brand?</p></li><li><p>Why did you start writing?</p></li><li><p>What/ who makes you feel empowered and inspired?</p></li><li><p>What advice would you give to your younger self?</p></li><li><p>How do you see your blog evolving, what are your dreams?</p></li><li><p>Do you have any advice on how to stop caring what others think?</p></li><li><p>What&#8217;s the most meaningful comment or message you&#8217;ve received from a reader, and why did it stand out to you?</p></li><li><p>Do you have any advice or tips for younger people that want to become a writer/ blogger?</p></li><li><p>What has been the biggest lesson you have learned recently?</p></li><li><p>Extra Question: write a poem or short post that summarizes what &#8220;sunshine&#8221; means to you.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><em>Love, Sylphiette; </em></p><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sunshine-blogger-award/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sunshine-blogger-award/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sunshine-blogger-award?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/sunshine-blogger-award?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maybe.]]></title><description><![CDATA[poem, again?]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SW39!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0857c67f-9508-46e7-a14b-3b1a721e1a1d_736x721.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">Maybe you won't understand it, maybe I won't either.
Maybe you'll say you do, <em>deep down</em> I won't agree with you. 

I've <em>crossed</em> rivers and mountains, would say the <em>same</em> for you.
Maybe we've <em>cried at the same time for different grounds</em> too.
We've worked things out, like we<em> always do</em>. yet I still <em>blame</em> you for the things I'm not supposed to.

I feel scared,<em> I still do.</em> But it feels <em>pathetic</em>, you know it too.
We have our <em>differences</em> but they feel <em>toxic </em>too.
I've cried at nights thinking I <em>wasn't enough for you</em>.
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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">pinterest</figcaption></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">We both tried our best but<em> failed to notice the other's stress.</em>
We both have <em>imperfections</em> but we still give it our rest.
<em>I'm sorry I can't hold it in, maybe I'll also crash out at 12 am.</em>
I think the <em>fault isn't us</em> yet we somehow blame each other upfront.

Maybe that's how things are supposed to be, I won't let you down.
we've come so far, it's too late to back down.
It's <em>so cute</em> when we say the<em> same thing at the same time,</em> I wonder how that happens until you say<em> "we're soulmates".</em>

We'll be mad at each other, <em>maybe for minutes or maybe for hours</em>, but we'll <em>always </em>try to work it out like <em>Lil bunnies and hop together from the start.</em>

I feel happy when you're around, I <em>hope</em> you feel the same.
I <em>wish</em> I could<em> light up your world like fireworks on a Monday morning.</em>
I want you to be happy, I want you to care.
Even after an argument, I want you to be here.
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I hope it <em>never dies like a candle in the air of mid December.</em>
<em>I want to see you happy.. Maybe not once, not twice but for my whole life.

Love, Sylphiette; {Apologies for grammatical mistakes, i'm just a cute lil poet.}
- Feel free to message me for collabs!~</em></pre></div><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:387189557,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;Sylphiette;&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/maybe?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OsCw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5dc9120b-e5b7-468f-a01d-f5cea2320cb5_736x1308.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><hr></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">He's an angel, i&#8217;m a fool                                                                                                               He&#8217;s so perfect, i&#8217;m of no use                                                                                                     He looks at me like i&#8217;m his warmth                                                                                          On a rainy day or in a storm.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">Catching glances while he&#8217;s on his phone                                                                                Silently wishing i was with him all along                                                                                 He said he loves me, i asked why                                                                                               He said poems aren&#8217;t to be explained by.                       </pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OsCw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5dc9120b-e5b7-468f-a01d-f5cea2320cb5_736x1308.jpeg" 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If we weren&#8217;t meant to be, i&#8217;d be heartbroken.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I'll write letters for you every month,                                                                                    Until I have a ring to manifest                                                                                                I'll show love to you in every possible way                                                                            As I know you truly deserve it.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I won't hide my feelings for you,                                                                                            I'll say them out loud                                                                                                                Be it in actions or in words                                                                                                     I'll tell you I'm all yours.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I love your voice, it's music to my ears                                                                              Even when you say you talk gibberish                                                                                      I fear, it's now my favourite language to hear.</pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I can't take my eyes off you, maybe that's how peace looks.                                 Everytime I hear you cry, my eyes start to flood nevertheless.         </pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">God has sent an angel on earth,                                                                                               Cupid didn't let us both untouched                                                                                       He shot his arrows on both of us                                                                                               We held it like we won a ton.</pre></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg" width="1079" height="224" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:224,&quot;width&quot;:1079,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:44001,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Sl25!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0517f95-df8a-40ce-b4ef-477d46ba06e7_1079x224.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text">I keep thinking I'm not enough,                                                                                        Maybe you're tired to keep proving me wrong                                                                        But I won't fight it, afterall..                                                                                                       You're perfect and I'm just like a line without a hook.</pre></div><div><hr></div><p><em>-Love, Sylphiette;</em></p><p><em>(Apologies for grammatical mistakes.. I'm just a poet~)</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sylphiette.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildflower ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is for the girls who have felt lonesome and hopeless.]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/wildflower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/wildflower</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:57:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This is for the girls who have felt lonesome and hopeless.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg" width="736" height="915" 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hF2v!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F246aecf2-782f-4036-bedb-be09199adb17_736x915.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Pinterest </em></figcaption></figure></div><p><em>She loves. She hurts. She bleeds. And she learns.</em></p><p>She doesn't have many friends, just two people she can call back. <em>She's insecure</em>, she's the girl who thinks of all the ways someone she truly loves can hurt her by, at 3 am. Not because she doesn't trust them, it's because <em>she doesn't trust herself</em>. She tries her best to be better for someone, she tries so much to make people around her feel loved. <em>But all she does is try.</em></p><p>She <em>dreams</em> of a man that will love her the way she loves someone, she dreams of a friend that will be by her side till forever. <em>She never recieves the love she craves. </em></p><p>She's the girl that has been told she is loved, she's the girl who has been told she should be grateful for it. <em>She is grateful to be loved but does anyone ever feel how much she's done for thee?</em></p><p><em>She loves and loves until her heart gives out. She loves until she hates herself</em>. <em>She looks in the mirror, insecure. She checks her weight like never before. She tries to be better for people. She questions if she even deserves the love she gets. She loses diet, she loses sleep, she loses emotions until mid eve. </em></p><p><em>She&#8217;s scared of when her dreams form to nightmares, she struggles with the invisible roots holding her back, she does everything in her dreams to get out of them. She eats less reminding herself she doesn't deserve food, she sleeps less reminding herself she's not worth the rest, she cries at night remembering the times she's been hurt.</em></p><p><em>There are so many things she wishes to tell someone, someone that will love her forever, someone that will be with her and comfort her.</em> She wishes she were dead, she wishes to get rid of this pain but she knows it's never ending. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eRJ8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5bacd2b7-b336-4f71-b2d3-2aed46a7a8e3_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eRJ8!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5bacd2b7-b336-4f71-b2d3-2aed46a7a8e3_736x981.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eRJ8!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5bacd2b7-b336-4f71-b2d3-2aed46a7a8e3_736x981.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eRJ8!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5bacd2b7-b336-4f71-b2d3-2aed46a7a8e3_736x981.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eRJ8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5bacd2b7-b336-4f71-b2d3-2aed46a7a8e3_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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I do too. </em>i won't say it's just a matter of time as it keeps stabbing you. I'm here to stay, I'll be with you. I'll be there to protect you as I couldn't be there for me. We'll be strangers on internet but I'll be there for you. When you're feeling alone, I'll be there to accompany you. I know you've been hurt, some of which you never deserved. <em>I'm here to tell you that it's not too late to live for yourself and give yourself the love you deserve.</em></p><p><em>-Love, Sylphiette;</em></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be a Mother when she needs a friend.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is for the daughters whose first best-friend wasn't their mother.]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-mother-when-she-needs-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-mother-when-she-needs-a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:49:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This is for the daughters whose first best-friend wasn't their mother.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg" width="484" height="484" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:484,&quot;width&quot;:484,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:50298,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GZ-4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61f00e40-04e3-49ad-99ea-b8c5438e4a2c_484x484.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Pinterest </em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Are you a mother? Or someone your daughter feels <em>comfortable</em> with?</p><p>Are you a daughter? Do you feel the love your mother has for you? Do you feel comfortable sharing your day with her? </p><p>Our mothers grew up in a <em>different generation</em>. Don't blame them for having the views that <em>differ</em> from yours. Love her, cherish her, adore her, care for her. <em>till the end.</em></p><p>But, <em>for once</em> has any of our mother thought their daughter <em>needed</em> a friend? A friend she could <em>freely</em> talk to? A friend that would never judge you? A friend that would never doubt you? A friend that would <em>guide</em> you? A friend that would <em>love</em> you for <em>you? </em></p><p><em>You ask her what she would do if you had a boyfriend, the first thing she would do is blame you for loving</em> <em>someone "at this age". To be precise a "boy". She'll rage at you with questions saying you betrayed her. Tell her you have a "male bsf" she'll burst with questions and start answering them herself. Continuously asking"from where?", "Who?", "why?".</em></p><p>In a <em>brown household</em> you'll <em>realise</em> having <em>connections</em> with a "boy" feels <em>illegal.</em> Why? It's because our mother are <em>overprotective </em>and why won't they be? In a generation where boys <em>can't be trusted</em> because of <em>uprising cases of abuse with girl victims, </em>why won't she worry?</p><p><em>Imagine</em>, coming from your school after being <em>mentally/ physically (not sexually in my case</em>) <em>bullied</em> by <em>teachers</em> just to <em>realise</em> she won't <em>raise her voice for us now? </em>Just because she thinks teachers know what they're doing? <em>Unbelievable.</em></p><p><em>Imagine for once, being alone in your room, crying because she doesn't understand you. </em></p><p>In my case, i have <em>some particular hobbies</em> such as making edits, making collages on Pinterest, Doodling, writing. And I would <em>love to post</em> them on YouTube, pinterest, and even substack. But I <em>fear</em> each day that she'll come at me for <em>"wasting my time"</em> and as <em>half of the brown parents, </em>she <em>despises </em>social media, especially when she's asked to if I can <em>"share"</em> my hobbies on platforms like these. Will it do me any harm? Prolly not. Will she still deny it? <em>Yes. </em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg" width="736" height="1027" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:1027,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:73756,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uh1W!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa96ac4ef-81fa-4802-8458-b6c04323db90_736x1027.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Pinterest </em></figcaption></figure></div><p>So, <em>for any mother reading this</em>- <em>I want you to know</em> that <em>your daughter isn't a bird to be kept in a cage, let her soar in the forests</em>. <em>Let her make her decisions when it's the right time, while guiding her. Let her make her own story, let her be the one to shape her life. </em></p><blockquote><p><em>Guide her and protect her but don't take her happiness.</em></p></blockquote><p><em>She wants you as a friend, a guiding light. Be the sun for your daughter when she's in a storm. Be the rain for your daughter and let her grow into a wonderful flower.</em></p><blockquote><p><em>Don't take her happiness as a fee for your views. Let her live a life worth living. </em> </p></blockquote><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg" width="736" height="865" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:865,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:88179,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zNa!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18cf013b-d021-4db5-be1a-ee178013f2d0_736x865.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Pinterest </em></figcaption></figure></div><blockquote><p><em>Love your mother. Love your daughter. Love yourself. Don't let time teach you their worth.</em></p></blockquote><p></p><p><em>-With love, Sylphiette; </em></p><p><em>(Apologies for grammatical mistakes, if any).</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What falling in Love in fall feels like.]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Poem)..]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/what-falling-in-love-in-fall-feels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/what-falling-in-love-in-fall-feels</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:26:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>(Poem)</em>..</p><p>After the <em>gloominess</em> of August, the start of September, i grew <em>impatient</em> for Christmas and December.</p><p>September <em>faded away</em> like smoke, October came in like stones, but the <em>eyes</em> I used to see, felt <em>different</em> suddenly.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!porC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbb5a198-495f-448a-a39b-0ef2df8cc52f_671x646.jpeg" width="671" height="646" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div><p>The <em>hint</em> of blackish brown, <em>added</em> a bit of <em>sparkle</em> on.. your eyes felt like <em>stars</em> that <em>shone</em>, <em>bright</em> like <em>fire aborn.</em></p><p>I <em>fell like the autumn leaves,</em> with <em>months</em> of waiting and <em>broken</em> dreams.. you came in my life like an <em>ordinary</em> bloke, <em>held me</em> like I was a <em>lump of gold.</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UCs4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc27f06b9-88b1-4150-92c4-aedfeeb30c2b_736x736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Pinterest</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>with those eyes that i <em>cherish</em> and the smile I <em>adore</em>, we've passed october like <em>round brilliant cuts.</em></p><p>Now it's November, I feel the <em>cold</em> blow.. <em>without</em> you to warm me up, I feel like a <em>distinct part of whole.</em></p><p>It will soon be December, <em>i won't question any further.. </em>when I fell like an <em>autumn leaf, </em>you caught and sheltered me. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><em>Pinterest </em></figcaption></figure></div><p>It will be mid December, you'll still be by my side. The <em>promise</em> you made is <em>frozen in time,</em> I know you won't break it even after the <em>end of life.</em></p><p>You'll still be with me after the end of this year. it will be January and you'll still <em>care</em>.</p><p><em>I fell like an autumn leaf</em> that you <em>deeply adored</em>, I'll be by your side till <em>sun rises from north.</em></p><p>It will be <em>late January</em>.. candles will be <em>lit,</em> Celebrating your birth, with <em>ripping</em> gifts.</p><p><em>I will be happy like no other.. like an autumn leaf in October.</em></p><p><em>-Sylphiette;</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashes of turmoil and agony.]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Poem, i guess..)]]></description><link>https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/ashes-of-turmoil-and-agony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sylphiette.substack.com/p/ashes-of-turmoil-and-agony</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sylphiette;]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:28:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!p6VL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1c6d742-ee0b-45b1-a187-ee4765dbce8a_720x720.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>(Poem, i guess..) </em></p><p><em>The most bitter of days and harshest of nights, I've passed through them all with weeps and smiles.</em></p><p><em>the little to no clue of where I belong, but if I let out a cry maybe I'll find my righteous place like never before.</em></p><p><em>For life has become more of surviving with just a hint of living, I've come to make peace with it, at it's home, where I'll find my soul, buried deep beneath hollow cages like birds left to Endure.</em></p><p><em>Roaming to places, searching for somewhere waiting to be named "home", from constant waits to growing restless, never losing all that stored hope.</em></p><p></p><div 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Pinterest ~</figcaption></figure></div><p><em>Now I can write books about a person I call "home", leaving those sharpened blades all alone, I've grown out from turmoils and agony, seeing them turn to ashes like scars and sharpened bleeds.</em></p><p><em>As time goes by, i fail to recall the tragedies in my past, but living in the present with a door still locked, I wait to see what the future has in store for me, glittering and sparkling is all i want to expect, with the key in my hand I'm sure I'll pass all turmoils and agonys, with ashes like I've done in my past.</em></p><p><em>~Sylphiette;</em></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>