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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.

Learning How To Die
The more I move forward, the closer I get to the end. My goals get fewer as I achieve them. And as I thought, I was working hard so that I can live---
By Joy Aranzo2 years ago in Poets
about the art of writing II
rejected by the whole world avoided on purpose ‘are you a writer?’ they always ask ‘yes I am’ ‘I will never read you then’
By Moon Desert2 years ago in Poets
MOTIVATIONAL POEM. Content Warning.
What you have dreamt about Is a wish that is in your mind Don’t just kill it and turn yourself into a blind If you have seen it then you can get it
By Wayne 2 years ago in Poets
True Love
Your love shines Through your eyes and smile, Through your sweet little gestures. Your love shines Always at the right time To put a smile on my face. Your love shines Making my heart beat wildly And in a hurry to meet her mate. Your love shines, Never stopping for a second, Giving its all and growing stronger every day.
By Edara Otuk2 years ago in Poets
Kintsugi 2
I’m sorry I took you for granted I never planned it I didn’t mean to break you I just wanted to take you As I always had
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
In a hundred words, what more can I say?
In twilight's embrace, the world does fade, As stars above in the heavens cascade. A hundred dreams in the night's embrace,
By Johnson Isabella2 years ago in Poets
Human power
In the heart of every soul, a spark does gleam, The mighty force of human power, a boundless stream. With strength and courage, we rise above,
By ANFAS2 years ago in Poets
Silence
Please don't speak, Even if you know the truth. Silence is beautiful, In stillness, we find our path. In quiet moments, pure and true,
By Nitesh Raiwar2 years ago in Poets
Kintsugi
An unexpected interaction Something I never expected to happen Finding my personal kintsugi Who knew it was in the cards
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
How I lost weight without visiting the gym.
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By Emmanuel Antwi2 years ago in Poets
Misery loves company
I have already heard that misery loves company I guess that is true This days I want someone to wallow with I can’t help wanting to drag you down to my level
By Aubrey james2 years ago in Poets
the red tenement
the devil left no forwarding address just a wake of broken promises and a strong stench of shame . I stood outside the red bricked house
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Poets