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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.

"Breaking the Mold"
To break the mold is not to conform, To be distinctive, to be transformed, To step faraway from the status quo, And blaze a path in which none may match.
By Ahmed khizer3 years ago in Poets
Sensory Garden for Dogs
A sensory garden is an outdoor space designed to stimulate the senses and provide an engaging and enriching experience. For dogs, a sensory garden can offer numerous benefits, from mental stimulation to physical exercise. In this article, we'll explore how to create a sensory garden for your canine companion, including plant selection, water features, and other interactive elements that will engage your dog's senses.
By HuggerPups3 years ago in Poets
The Echoes of Grandeur and Love
This poem is about the desires and love of a girl for her dream lover. It includes a collection of vivid and poetic descriptions of various elements, including a castle, gestures, architecture, a creature, a moment of ecstasy, and more. The language is rich and evocative, creating a sense of grandeur and beauty throughout. The poem touches on themes of love, unity, and endurance, suggesting that these ideas are all interconnected and essential to the human experience. Overall, the poem is a celebration of life's many wonders and the power of language to capture and express them. Let's get into the poetic world.
By Mahalakshmi 3 years ago in Poets
"Glimmering Stars"
In the vastness of the night sky, The stars twinkle bright and high, Their glimmering light, a sight to behold,
By Misi3 years ago in Poets
"AI, The Funny Little Thing"
Oh, let me tell you 'bout AI, It's a funny little thing, oh my! It can learn and it can think, But sometimes it's just on the brink.
By Haryor show3 years ago in Poets
The glasses
Disappointment struck me like a bolt of lightning, As I stood there with my new glasses, squinting, Unsure of what to make of this new change,
By Leeann3 years ago in Poets
passing ships
We were two ships that passed each other by, On the vast and endless sea, Our destinies diverging, In a momentary harmony.
By Ema 3 years ago in Poets
LOST IN TIME
Lost in Time A time traveler I was, Adventuring through the ages, My machine brought me far and wide, To pages in history's pages.
By Ema 3 years ago in Poets
Enlightenment for Sale
What is this supposed 'pristine cognition?' A poised and lean, emission- free mentality? Projections mar reality, you say?
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets
Dear, Art Teacher
Dear Miss Art Teacher, I pen this note to you in fear, For in our class, this talent of mine, Only clumsy strokes and unsteady line.
By Lucas Diercouff3 years ago in Poets
Epistle to the Game
The game is cold They say. It spares no one. To be accepted into the fold. One must hold a ton. The weight has to be foresight
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Poets
The Unlikely Hero
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled among rolling green hills, there lived a cowardly young man named Tim. He was always the first to run away from any danger, and the villagers had long given up on him ever being of any use.
By Precious Henry3 years ago in Poets