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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.

Wrapped
I’m far more messed up Than I thought Forever bled Of any “normal” thought Against them all I have fought I don’t know what you want
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
The Eye
Hemorrhaging hypocrisy Of one way conversations You’re judging me When all I see is beauty How are you supposed to see me
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Community
It’s the end of the day Take me to the house of cards Take to where the bards play Take me out to the yard Where we can be merry
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Beauty
The sunrise will never know its beauty For it is too far No matter how much we shout The clouds will never know how soft they are
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Drifting
Many of us do not know what we want in the moment until it passes Drowned in life’s vastness So take all of your chances
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
The Christmas Card Apology
Introduction This has been written as a demonstration of how I write a villanelle and the video is included in this article. It is ten minutes and was recorded on my phone so apologies for the quality.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
"Whispers of the Heart"
In the moonlit shadows, whispers begin to intertwine, A symphony of love, our hearts do define. Gentle verses dance upon the breeze's art,
By Waseem835 Tv2 years ago in Poets
Breaking Up With An Abuser. Content Warning.
Breaking up with an abuser. They aren’t excuses, It's empathy. It is. I understand your point of view. I get it. We’re both learning.
By Jamie Ramsay2 years ago in Poets
be found. Content Warning.
allow time to get and be lost undistracted by the way there. and the places i meant to visit, and even the places i didn't.
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Poets
A Snowman Built For Social Media
This is for Mother Comb's, whimsical and delightful 'How to Build a Snowman' Challenge! Thank you! Snow has fallen. Time to assemble
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
How to Build a Snowman
Put on your warmest coat, gloves, knitted hat, and scarf Go outside once dressed Find a large, flat area of snow. Pack the snow into a large ball for the body. Roll the ball around until it is round and smooth. Make a smaller ball for the head. Place the head on top of the body. Add two small buttons for the eyes. Add a carrot for the nose. Add two larger buttons for the mouth. Give your snowman your hat and scarf. Place two sticks for arms on your snowman. Enjoy your snowman! Go inside and warm up with hot cocoa. Never bring your snowman inside or give him hot cocoa.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Poets
Time Witch
Enter the bubble of the time witch Watch as your mind drifts into a ditch Here there are no watches Just swatches of protruding pasts
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets