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Words to Paper, and the Value of Expressing Emotion
In the serene quiet, I sat down; the vivid thought of you obscured by nothing else; And I thought… Let me write words to be immortalized in ink, engendered from the heart, inspired by deep feelings for a loved one.
By Poetry Ghost9 years ago in Poets
We Are All Souls in a Vessel—That Is All
Can't let these thoughtless thoughts Spew through my mind Talk my depression down One pill at a time Can't let my heart
By Sasha Boileau9 years ago in Poets
Common
A life like this Truly influential for me to write this Articulated thought of a musical mind Dictionary defined, deal disseminate
By Geraldine Taylor9 years ago in Poets
Make a Change
As I had opened my eyes that morning I saw the dark clouds make their way into my life. I sat up, looking out the window as the reflexion of them made my eyes shine, reflecting my emotions in the window of my soul.
By Eva Beatrice9 years ago in Poets
The Enchanted Door
Peering through the enchanted door, tell me what you see A garden filled with charming buds, thyme and rosemary Peering through the enchanted door, tell me what you hear
By Geraldine Taylor9 years ago in Poets
Suicide Cycle
If you were to die today my sanity you would take If you were to leave today my heart would feel the quake An earthquake of crumbling disposition
By Sasha Boileau9 years ago in Poets
Poetry Publishing Scams to Avoid. Top Story - July 2017.
I've been a writer by trade for years, and this means that I have seen a million and one publishing scams through my time. The reason why publishing scams are so common is because being a writer is one of the hardest things to break into on a legitimate level.
By Rhonda Taylor9 years ago in Poets
My Muse. Top Story - July 2017.
It was many years ago when we first met, Doing strange things most people wouldn’t get. Estranged, I was, never mattered to you,
By michael9 years ago in Poets
Can You Make A Living Through Poetry?
For many people in love with the written word, nothing sounds quite as appealing as making a living through poetry—or even just making a living writing. After all, who wouldn't want to make money through their passion?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Poets
Tips for New Slam Poets. Top Story - July 2017.
Slam poetry isn't easy, and in most cases, it's insanely intimidating to try out. But, if you are a poet at heart, you can't help yourself from giving it a shot.
By Skunk Uzeki9 years ago in Poets
Blue Lips
Late at night or Maybe it was more Like in the twilight hour. All huddled up in my tent She and I… This one that I... She kept grabbing my
By Neil Heddings9 years ago in Poets
Most Influential Poets of All Time
Poetry is one of the rare genres of writing that seems to strike a nerve in almost everyone. It's fun to make, and it's also fun to read. That being said, there are millions of poets out in the world right now and very few of them actually make it to fame.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Poets