fact or fiction

Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about what makes a good poem and the poetry rules that were made to be broken.

The Planets in the Palm
The Planets in the Palm They rise like smoke from open hands, these ringed worlds of shining light. The stars burn bright
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Poets
The Phantom in the Attic
The Phantom in the Attic I climbed the stairs slowly, the boards groaning under my weight, and the attic breathed quietly,
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Poets
He Knows If You've Been Good Or Bad
His face changes, just slightly as you crawl onto his lap Tell me, "have you been naughty" as he begins to laugh And you smile up and lie
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 months ago in Poets
You'd Better Watch Out
*** RMS tried to warn you but you didn't take heed That Santa's story was skewed and he's sooner see you bleed So, every year he returns
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 months ago in Poets
My Therapist Encouraged This Song
I spend my days, a basket case, and anxious When there's a million other things I'd rather do Being an empath, pleaser, couldn't be more thankless
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 months ago in Poets
Zero-Sugar Socializing
A while ago, a friend I wasn't very close to invited me to dinner. I immediately pictured the scene: a table full of people, casually chatting over food, discussing travel, restaurants, and recent gossip—lots of laughter, but not necessarily deep engagement.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
The Stranger in the Mirror
The Stranger in the Mirror My reflection waited, eyes sharp and focused, watching me move with perfect precision. It blinked once early,
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Poets
The Pen That Drew Monsters
The Pen That Drew Monsters The pen moved on its own, sketching creatures that should not exist, pressing nightmares into paper.
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Poets
Ridiculous Gibberish
Dancing on a razor blade Skating on thin ice Wishing that you had it made Another look, makes twice A second chance at romance
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 months ago in Poets
Mystifying Everlasting Love. Content Warning.
Have you ever meet anyone mightier, Have you regret loving him, He wants to give you everlasting unconditional love. Do you really know true love,
By Deshone Hall2 months ago in Poets
Two Sisters
Introduction This is a sonnet about the Moon and her Sister enjoying their company in the night sky, inspired by this beautiful image I found in Debbie's Magical Brew on Facebook here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA2 months ago in Poets
The Poem That Knew Death
The Poem That Knew Death I wrote a line, and the shadows bent toward it, pressing cold against my hands, folding darkness into syllables.
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Poets