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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.

To Anna
In quiet corners of the day, Where light and shadow softly play, Your name drifts in, like whispered rain— A tender thought I can't contain.
By Rakibul Islam10 months ago in Poets
Bitter Greens
Bitter greens Slithering unseen Through my dreams A strenuous subcutaneous existence Complaisance in a crime of the mind
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
The Paradox of Timing: Does "Too Late" Ever Truly Exist?
If you lack inherent talent, you may find yourself repeating patterns. What seems too late may actually be perfectly timed.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
Eternal Goodbye: A Love That Never Fades
Lena and Kieran were soulmates, bound by a love so deep it felt like the universe had crafted them from the same star. From the moment their eyes met, they knew—no one else would ever understand them the way they understood each other. Their love was a wildfire, consuming and beautiful, but fate had other plans.
By Kaushal Kumar 10 months ago in Poets
On the Flip Side of the Mirror
A surge of sense.s Silences seconds— Close your eyes And the air thickens With a cocktail of scents That trigger every last nerve ending Like an old symphony Your body almost remembers.
By Rakibul Islam10 months ago in Poets
The True Cost of Living "Expensively"
Live a more 'expensive' life. Live more 'expensively.' This doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money, buy famous brands, or live in a luxury house. Rather, it means knowing how to treat yourself well.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
The Perfect Partner
Do you also feel this way about your partner? He is a respectful man 😎 Someone who always thinks about my self-esteem💐
By Rohitha Lanka10 months ago in Poets
This is How I Fight. Content Warning.
This is how I fight... Words flowing with might... This is how I take a stand... With a pen in my hand... This is how I resist...
By Luna Verity10 months ago in Poets
stood. Content Warning.
the dialogue is impatient. i can feel his agitation and i hear between his empty verbiage everything he won't say. ninety percent,
By ⸘jason alan‽10 months ago in Poets
4/5/2025
Herbicides glide on snide remarks As snakes slither in the dark Venom spit from the mouths of the unfit and witless As we witness our destruction
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
“No Parking Zone — Car Will Be Thrown! 🚗💨”
“No Parking Zone — Car Will Be Thrown! 🚗💨” They nailed a sign for all to view: 🚫 NO PARKING – Penalty: $100 too! 💸 But cars kept coming, row by row,
By PRABAL TR PRO10 months ago in Poets
Is Life a Countdown?
Life is a process of subtraction. You never know which will come first: tomorrow, or an accident? We often think we have a long time ahead, but we forget that the world is unpredictable. Therefore, cherishing the present and prioritizing your health and safety are more important than anything else.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets