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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.

MORNING CUP COFFEE
The man was everyday wake up in the morning and daily drink first one cup coffee . the coffee is start to the wonderful day
By Bas Basvinth2 years ago in Poets
A Dog's Day
I fret I’m cold, tired, and wet I’m shaking, thinking of the vet Will she take me today? Why do they always take me away?
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
How to float
I know your kind has hovered here before - A pilot filmed you tricking twixt two blues. But did you smell it? Taste it? Spot its hues?
By Suze Kay2 years ago in Poets
From A Human To An Alien
This mess of thoughts A collective noun to describe What constitutes my mind A chaotic collection Of introspective Thoughts clamouring
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Poets
Mistress Macramé
My friend Cherri has been producing and sharing some wonderful pieces of Macramé, I said I would write a poem for her, so this is it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
Jealousy
The way you are looking her you had never looked me like that before The way your lips curve when she puts her hair behind her ear
By Bijina Neupane2 years ago in Poets
Come to the Carnival with Me!
(So, I decided to ask my family what they would introduce to an alien first [because if I'm honest, an alient, no matter how friendly and unscary they are, would make me cry and run home in terror] and my fiancé said... "Hm. Something that is cultural, but something that displays joy and jubilance when people come together. Something like Rio's Carnival or a Japanese Festival! So here is my entry based off of my man's response.)
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Poets
From Sunrise to Sunset: The Endless Grace of the Earth
Majestic elephants, lurking tigers, The Secret Life of Ants and Spiders, A symphony of life in every tree, A present of nature, for all to see.
By Success2 years ago in Poets
Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon roll Synonym troll You’re a bit of a sticky wicket Oops, I just wrote bot Instead of bit Hope you don’t get caught
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Short & Sweet
Perception is a weapon that keeps us separated For all that we’re underrated You have no idea what I’ve been through Neither do I know the same about you
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
The Essence of Life
As the sun sets low, I'd show them the stars, The constellations that direct us from afar, To ponder the universe, its large expanse,
By Success2 years ago in Poets
Neela Shalabhame Lyrics from Charminar
Paripalaya Raghunatha Paripalaya Raghunatha Harinama Smaranambulu Virulaura Raghunatha Paripalaya Raghunatha Paripalaya Raghunatha
By GOKUL2 years ago in Poets