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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.

LOVE, UNCONDITIONALLY
Love, oh love, how sweet thy name! The very thought of thee sets hearts aflame. Thou art a force that knows no bounds,
By Vizorian3 years ago in Poets
Advice on how to enhance your enjoyment of reading poetry, Part 1
Regarding my enjoyment of reading poetry, I've always followed Jacques Derrida's advice that il n'y a pas de hors-texte. You're probably thinking, I'm glad you can speak French Giuseppe, but what does this mean in anglais, s'il vous plait? Simple: there is nothing outside the text or [in our case] the poem to consider.
By Giuseppe Bartoli3 years ago in Poets
Shattered
I am broken, shattered like glass. My pieces scattered, lost in the past. I try to pick them up, but they slip through my grasp,
By Nims3 years ago in Poets
fight/float
when the r a p i d s r u s h around you and you're c o n t e n d i n g for your l i f e when the c u r r e n t s
By Kristen Balyeat3 years ago in Poets
My Love, My Everything
My Love, My Everything In your eyes, I see the stars, Your touch, it feels like heaven. My heart beats faster, my breaths grow deeper,
By Fiza Khan3 years ago in Poets
Infinite Mother
In the quiet of the night, I hear the whispers of the stars, As they dance in the sky so bright, Playing melodies on their guitars.
By Promod Kumar S3 years ago in Poets
Reduced to clear
I can neither evoke every house number nor name each street. Memory Lane has become a Zone 1 London borough. Overcrowded like a Victoria Line platform
By Giuseppe Bartoli3 years ago in Poets
Snoresome Nights
Oh, snoring, dear snoring, You rattle and roar, Through the night you keep going, Till morning's light once more. Some people find you annoying,
By Quincy.V3 years ago in Poets
Dear People,
Dear people, I’m typically quiet, you might think I’m with lethargy But today I’m gonna have to speak up with some energy
By Mo Darasi3 years ago in Poets
Trapped in the Abyss
The world is shrouded in gloom, A never-ending cycle of doom, Days bleed into each other, A constant struggle to recover.
By Dhinesh kumar.P3 years ago in Poets
Trapped in the Darkness
In the darkness of my mind, Fear and anxiety, intertwined, Clawing and scratching at my soul, Taking their toll, taking control.
By Dhinesh kumar.P3 years ago in Poets
Vulnerability
Being vulnerable is not easy for many people, as it often involves opening up about our deepest fears, insecurities, and emotions. However, vulnerability can also be a powerful connection, growth, and personal development tool.
By HITANSHI jhamar3 years ago in Poets