Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Poets.

My Beautiful Garden
Today I choose you, my constant, my friend Today I choose you, my home, my happy place I will nourish you, I will keep you clean
By The Bombay Artist8 years ago in Poets
I Have Been Her
I have been her. I have been the girl, Creating her own drama. Fueling herself solely On envy and nicotine. I have been the girl
By Seda Nyx8 years ago in Poets
Mission Failed
There was a time When you'd have dropped Everything And anything To help me When my thoughts raced So fast that my lungs did too
By Seda Nyx8 years ago in Poets
What Is Sick?
Was the world this sick when we were young? Did it contract something vile during one of its many turns, or has the illness of hate kept us company from the beginning?
By Autumn Rain8 years ago in Poets
Men Do Cry
Men don't cry, is what we try. But I have a heart, soul, and lot of issues inside. This is not the first time, I cry. But every time, I feel nothing ever will be mine.
By Jayan M8 years ago in Poets
Elizabeth's Heroin Fight
Tonight I will cry for the final time. Tears begin to slowly expel from my heavy eyes. I will eventually cry no longer. I am surrounded by memories of my family.
By Joanna Eloise Writer H8 years ago in Poets
Happy
Am I happy enough for you? Have the soreness of my cheeks Remnants of my pasted-on smile Convinced you of my joy? Am I too happy?
By A. R. Ambrosi8 years ago in Poets
Forever Ago
It seems like forever ago When the trees danced with the wind And the waves crashed with each other, The same way we did.
By Aeryka Frausto8 years ago in Poets
Psychology
It is fascinating what you put in your mind So, please take my advice be kind It is all about your mental state and behavioral state
By Charlene Ellison8 years ago in Poets
'Milk and Honey' Review
Shopping at my local Walmart for some groceries and some household items, I came across a paperback copy of "milk and honey" by Rupi Kaur. Everyone has been raving about how great this book was and all that jazz. I was intrigued by why everyone loved it so much, that I wanted to check it out myself. I am a huge bookworm, and I have been trying not to buy a single book for a while since my "To Be Read" pile is never ending. When I decide to give in, I then end up buying at least two books. Yes, I know it's a problem, but hey I'm not addicted to drugs or alcohol, I'm addicted to reading and buying books. Completely different. Anyways, back to my story...
By Samantha Popp8 years ago in Poets
Oh Brother
Thinking of all the things I could have been pursuing Looking at the time as days go by Trying to hold my head up high just wondering why
By Charlene Ellison8 years ago in Poets
Two Sides Of You
There is a side of you, which makes me feel sheltered, when I'm in your arms, I feel so protected. And I heard once, Like a game of chess...
By Who Am I?8 years ago in Poets