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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.

A Venetian in Constantinople
The sun split the spire To put out the fire Tick tock, tick tock The the metronome hummed As he combed the tome They thought he was their man from Rome
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
New Writers! When No One Is Reading Your Articles…
You write articles daily. You write articles consistently. Also, you pour your heart and soul into writing these articles.
By SHORTS DIGITAL3 years ago in Poets
What Do You Write (When You Don't Know What to Write?
What do you write When you don't know what to write? What do you write When you don't know How to write What you need to say
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Poets
Love at first sight
In fleeting glances, hearts collide, A moment's spark, so amplified. Eyes lock in rapture, souls unite, Yet love at first sight, a sweet delight?
By GANEWA 3 years ago in Poets
Book of Blood
This is our book of blood We wish it was written in love We wish it was written in ink But it’s written in lives lost To the drink
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
"Ephemeral Echoes: The Ever-Changing World of Trends"
In the realm of cyberspace, a tale to tell, Of fleeting wonders that rise and swell, Where trends are born, then swiftly fly,
By MANOJ K 3 years ago in Poets
Swiftly Gliding. Content Warning.
In the tapestry of life, a tale unfolds, A woman's success, a story to be told. With strength and grace, she charts her course,
By World Writer3 years ago in Poets
Breathe
Stop. Just for a moment, Take a step back and wait. Wait for the rising of the sun. For the twinkling of the stars. The moment you need to heal.
By Alexander McEvoy3 years ago in Poets
A Prisoners Hope
"A Prisoners Hope" A Poem by Eugene Butler III ©️ Eugene Butler III 2023 In the darkest depths, where shadows dwell, Where chains of despair hold hearts in a cell, There lies a flicker, a flame so small, A whisper of hope, within each soul's call.
By Eugene Butler3 years ago in Poets
cheeky. Content Warning.
i have been present with you, so i don't know how i can trust you entirely. and you know i want to, still, and i am filled with hope and love, for all.
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
More on Spammers
Spammers, spammers everywhere! I wish you’d go away - I have no time to play right now, not even for the day! ~ If your goal is for attention,
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Poets
Letters to a Young Poet
There were ten letters; A lifetime of thoughts, beliefs... Rilke's wise lessons. Advice from the master... *
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Poets