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

Messed Up Little Brain
Dear messed up little brain Why do you like to make it rain? What have I done to you? To deserve this? Was it worth this?
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
A Blue Box Adventure
In darkest night, When the stars ran out, Amid thin grey mist, Seeped in doubt- A blue box groaned, It's wheezing crack,
By Rachael MacDonald2 years ago in Poets
A Dog's Day
I fret I’m cold, tired, and wet I’m shaking, thinking of the vet Will she take me today? Why do they always take me away?
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Shikwa (the complain)
O Pathos of Love! You are a glossy pearl Beware, you should not appear among strangers The theatre of your display is concealed under the veil
By Natasha Faryal2 years ago in Poets
Masterpiece of His Abuse. Content Warning.
So the bells toll So all will know His time has come His will be done As the moon rises They lift their disguises Dance until the dawn
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Siren Song
I have one cigarette left. Half, really. I thought flicking its ashes into the ground beneath me would be fine, but it’s fire dimmed. I’m trying to save it. I don’t know what to do. I asked God to help me cry, but I cannot cry. My fingers are squeezing the cigarette together and I am seriously contemplating walking a half hour just to buy a new pack. I already said I didn’t want to write about this stupid addiction anymore, but I am unwell and cannot help it.
By daphne gray2 years ago in Poets
Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon roll Synonym troll You’re a bit of a sticky wicket Oops, I just wrote bot Instead of bit Hope you don’t get caught
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
painful tears
I do not fear my tears Rather, I enjoy them As I open up my heart And let my emotions fall What I truly fear is the day
By Cameron2 years ago in Poets
Short & Sweet
Perception is a weapon that keeps us separated For all that we’re underrated You have no idea what I’ve been through Neither do I know the same about you
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
High Alien 👽 💨 . Top Story - September 2023.
Lab, Dab, Puff, puff Pass- Smoke your weed but conserve your last… Buy some pressure, Get that gas😤 🔥⛽ Smoke and choke,
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago in Poets
What Dreams May Come
Life is not a fairytale It’s scary as hell You can never tell What’s around the corner Taught to believe in fantasies
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
"Eternal Flames: The Legend of the Phoenix"
With feathers kissed by solar fire, In its heart, a burning desire, To rise above, to reach higher and higher, In its majestic flight, it won't tire.
By Sarath S2 years ago in Poets