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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.

Why Did It End?
Every unsuitable relationship is destined to end sooner or later. He just said it first. Although saying it aloud was cruel, at least he didn’t continue to lie to you.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Poets
Close Distance
Glued to the floor from stubbornness that just won’t fade. Trapped in a box of imaginary danger, terrified to acknowledge
By Marcus Hill5 months ago in Poets
Can You Forgive Others Without Forgiving Yourself?
Some people casually say that "forgiving others is about forgiving yourself," as if the pain you feel is your responsibility. Is an apology enough to forgive? Can a simple "I didn't mean it" truly undo the damage?
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Poets
The Most Beautiful Angle of Love
I began to calmly recall a past. The joy and tears of that time finally helped me understand that life holds further recollections. The profound memories of the past will surely remain somewhere in my life.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Poets
The Right Partner for Life
Life is full of obstacles, and for two people to navigate them together, it takes more than one person simply following the other.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Poets
The Weight of Delay
How easy— simply trust yourself, and succeed. Can’t believe I stumbled this long without taking the hand of fearlessness.
By Marcus Hill5 months ago in Poets
The Middle Of Becoming
I am standing between what I was and what I will be. Not broken— but bending. Not lost— but not home yet either. Everyone talks about endings.
By Marcus Hill5 months ago in Poets
Getting through
what does it do? Only wastes breath, the message muffled, lost before it lands. Still, we try. To speak what we feel
By Marcus Hill5 months ago in Poets
Should We Embrace Regret, or Let It Go?
Every choice we make comes with a certain amount of regret. But instead of dwelling on what might have been, it's better to focus on walking the path you've chosen.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Poets
What Makes Odeta Rose a Unique Poet
In an age where poetry is constantly evolving—stretching across genres, platforms, and mediums—Odeta Rose stands as a truly singular voice. Her poetry isn’t confined by form or fashion. It flows freely, drawn from a deep well of lived experience, visual imagination, and emotional truth.
By odetarose5 months ago in Poets
Are you ready for your better days?
We all have unhappy days before things get better. These days may feel long, or they may be just a passing moment. So be patient and give good luck some time.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 months ago in Poets
Queue is a Ridiculous Word
Queue is a ridiculous word Its one letter followed by four silent others Perhaps that makes sense The one in the front is ordering
By Atomic Historian5 months ago in Poets