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 Inevitable
"Don't forget", she said. Looking at me with those beauiful brown pools, pleading, urging me to get it right for once. "I won't", I reply, with all the surety of an obnoxious orangutan. "I won't forget...I promise" That...that was a mistake. Right there.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Poets
Beyond the Veil
Beyond the veil of our mundane world, Lies a realm where fantasies unfurl, Where mythical creatures roam with glee, And heroes embark on quests to be free.
By xAvokiee3 years ago in Poets
A Mother's Dance
Dirty dishes, dirty clothes, even the kids are dirty...... Ice cream with chocolate all over the kitchen counters and floors.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Poets
Ink of the Cosmos, Poetry of the Stars"
In the ink of the cosmos, a poet's dreams unfurl, Where the stars become stanzas, and galaxies twirl. With celestial quills, they write verses of old,
By AHSAN3 years ago in Poets
The hidden beauty of June
June is a month that is eagerly awaited by many people around the world. It is a month that marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of winter in the Southern Hemisphere. June is a month that is filled with warmth, sunshine, and a sense of renewal. In this essay, we will explore the many reasons why June is such a special month.
By Rasaq Fatimah3 years ago in Poets
Dead Man Walking
Dead man walking, down the halls he goes A solemn march towards his final throes His time has come, his fate is sealed The end of life, now revealed
By 𝕽𝖔𝖞𝖆𝖑 𝕿𝖎𝖌𝖊𝖗 3 years ago in Poets
Dance of the Writer's Block
Daydreams ran amuck in my head, each clamoring about how they'd make a better story than the one I am working on. If I don't start writing something I'll go completely, utterly insane
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Poets
Different Faces of Love
They said, “To be human is to favor peace, to maintain order, to spread love and to live together with others in harmony.” We learn wonderful life lessons from love. They leave you for a reason to educate you that there is value in saying goodbye and a cause for you to go on. People come and go, and everything happens for a reason. Yes, it is true that Love might be a large thing for young ones like us, but in my opinion, Love is the most crucial one.
By sheri3 years ago in Poets
What do you mean you don't know?
Do you want to know? I want to know. Seldom do people actually know what they say they do. Thoroughly lie, they might just do.
By David Brogan3 years ago in Poets
The Righteous Part of Hell
The sermon was about those folks, we’ve all known one or two Self-righteous people in our midst, all churches have a few They see themselves the godliest, but most of it’s untrue
By Earl W. Pearl3 years ago in Poets
"Whispers of Lace: An Ode to Lingerie"
In the realm of delicate whispers and lace, Where secrets bloom with elegance and grace, There lies a poet's muse, enchanting and rare,
By Cindyfavy 3 years ago in Poets
A Dick Dodgers SFPI Pre-note. Content Warning.
NOTE: I realize this is NOT poetry. I kept trying to find a community wherein this could be posted without being listed as “too short.” If you’re here solely for poetry, this ain’t it.
By Andrew C McDonald3 years ago in Poets