Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Poets.
New Life
Light floods into the mind of the baby, just born. He blinks his eyes in the blinding, white light. How new everything is; the air against his wet skin, the gloved hands wrapped tightly around him, his mother's bare breast, heaving with tears of relief, beneath his cheek.
By Selena Carson8 years ago in Poets
Love Storm
His eyes are like the storm rolling in. When I catch their gaze it's so fierce I have to look away, It's like they see right through me, Those eyes turn my soul transparent. All my flaws, insecurities, fears, scars, and dreams all come to light. He has seen my scars; and he did not run. I tried to fight this feeling I don't understand, that I never felt.
By Charlee Ann Mckay8 years ago in Poets
Growing Self-esteem Through Poetry
I'm 21 and I've lived with insecurities my whole life. I'm not going to lie, I still have some. Having a nice body, clear skin, and cute clothes was the most important thing in my life for the longest time. I mean, it is always good to take care of yourself, but we should do it for the right reasons, right? A year ago, I wouldn't go out without make up and let people see me looking "gross." I had breakouts and, even though my boyfriend is the sweetest person and calls me beautiful always, it did not matter to me because I was not able to call myself beautiful. I would spend two hours getting ready, then I would say "well, that is all I can do." I think it is really sad when all you see in yourself are flaws, and you feel like you are not enough. But I was tired of it.
By Fernanda Santisteban8 years ago in Poets
