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For all I’d wish is to find a place to shelter my tears

Tears should not come out

when I’m travelling on the bus

Tears should not come out

When I’m eating at McDonald’s

Tears should also not come out

When I’m at home

Tears should not be allowed to live

When it does not have a good reason to exist

For all I’d wish is to seek a place to cry

Where crying is not considered as crazy

Where crying is not considered as weak

Where crying is not considered a sin

All I’d wish to seek is a place that everybody should need

Where peace already exists before I really try to seek

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Author Bio: Michelle Yau Ming Suet was born in Hong Kong. Growing up, she was fascinated with music, languages, and interpersonal relationship, and these interests led to some early exposure to reading related to philosophy and human development. Her favourite writers include Alain de Botton, Eileen Chang and Lee Pik-wah. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Translation at CUHK and later finished a master's degree in Inter-Cultural Studies. She now moved on to study social work at CUHK. Her educational background has allowed her to understand individual behaviour in light of environmental contexts such as language, family, and culture. Michelle has been working as a freelance slasher who provides translating, editing, copywriting, as well as flute and English tutoring services.