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

Mirror
Smoke and mirrors Are all that hide my fears You want in But little do you know I’ve given you more of an inside look Than most have ever taken
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
You-3
You make my life wonderful Sometimes we hurt each other When we stumble and fall But without you I wouldn’t have it all
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Something, Somewhere
Watching you from afar Breaks me Watching you struggle with your sisyphean task Give me your time, is all I ask Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Heart and Soul
You swipe and scroll all you want But that’s not what you’ll ever want Find someone that wants you for your heart That wants to connect
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Rise to the Challenge
In the quiet dawn where dreams ignite, A spirit forged in determined light. With sleeves rolled up and eyes ablaze, In the arena of effort, where greatness plays.
By Nnhh2 years ago in Poets
CHOICES
Don't bite off more than you can chew. Too much can stop you from having a blast. Taking on too much will make you blue.
By Babs Iverson2 years ago in Poets
Ay, Luxembourg...
It was the year 1989. We disembarked from our charter plane and couldn't believe how cold it was. The customs in the Luxembourg airport gave us 45 minutes to get out of their hair and out of their country. They couldn't believe we had no visa, money, or ticket out.
By Rene Volpi 2 years ago in Poets
Father
Ghosts in my head Of a relationship we never had Raised by my dad But you I never set eyes on Long forgotten A dream
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Downtown
Space to grow, Space to feed, Space to lift, Behind what was thought of yesterday, We will not remember tomorrow, It has not happened yet,
By Tambourine Man2 years ago in Poets
Soul
The profanity of creating duality in humanity A nonexistent existence Forcing torturous courses Mapped haphazardly Wrapping and trapping us in painful happenstance
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
A Spiritual Tapestry in the Digital Age
In the sparkle of screens that light the evening, A computerized domain, a spiritualist flight. Through wires and waves, a spirit's journey,
By GOWTHAM2 years ago in Poets
Dancing in Twilight's Dream
Dancing in twilight's dream Light as smooth as cream We talk most everyday I love when I see you walking my way My heart thumpa thump thumps
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets