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Poets Media isolates the most poignant, powerful, and exquisitely composed verses and quotes in the universal poetry canon.

Stumbling
Looking at how many days it’s been Since I was last here I’ve lost pace again But it’s for a better reason this time than last year
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Whispers in Flickering Light
The lens, a witness, cold and bright, Capturing truth in flickering light. Not fiction's stage, but life laid bare, A tapestry woven, thread by thread, with care.
By Murali2 years ago in Poets
Unbreakable
You thought your model was unbreakable But little did you know How much one person can endure in one year Once in a lifetime events
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
pure love
In the quiet of dawn, where stars still linger, Two souls entwined, hearts beating in sync, Love blooms like a fragile blossom, tender and true,
By John Biz242 years ago in Poets
through lust you fast
I don't care about the flowers but I care about their journey to me down a conveyor belt at the grocery store after you clocked out of work, gingerly scanned by a cashier with long unkempt hair concealing their name tag, carried up your icy steps, petals protected by a plastic casing that rustles against your beard, set in plain sight on your coffee table surrounded by acrylic paints and empty Modelo's.
By Erin Latham Shea2 years ago in Poets
The Pit
Nervous ticks are in, The answer, Sometimes, following them with, Your minds' eye, Using an escort to drive, Away the pitfalls of society,
By Tambourine Man2 years ago in Poets
To be with you/without you
To be here Absorb the energy around Which has mostly turned negative With time So I'm going to change the narrative And make it about what I want
By Mehar2 years ago in Poets
Love is Enough
"Love is Enough" is a poem written by William Morris, a renowned British poet, craftsman, and socialist activist of the 19th century. It was first published in 1873 as part of a collection of poems under the same title. The poem reflects Morris's belief in the power of love to overcome adversity and bring fulfillment to life.
By Azmat Ullah 2 years ago in Poets
The magic and beauty of spring. Content Warning.
In the realm of angst, where shadows abide, I shall speak of spring, a season to confide. For even in nature's grandest display,
By John Biz242 years ago in Poets
Work Time
It’s all becoming clearer It’s all smoke and mirrors As everything draws nearer We pretend to do the right thing But life’s queerer than it seems
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Wilderness
They think I’m always on the hunt Always on the prowl But usually I’m just sitting here Thinking Pondering in this wilderness I call my brain
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
QUESTIONABLE
QUESTIONABLE Obtuse quotes. Badly built boats. Driverless autos. Stolen lotto. Bogus antiques.
By Babs Iverson2 years ago in Poets