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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 council of beasts
a council of consciousness resides within and out . your eye twitch the goosebumps from joy and sadness .
By Erin Lucas3 years ago in Poets
half-feral
my own half-feral minion- be still, child, be still. my totally wild paradise, full moon sky dive- be still, child, be still.
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
Shadow Slayer
Suppose you are waiting on retirement from your job to live your GOD life. I pray you, at this time, rethink that agenda. Tomorrow is not promised. Day nor hour is known of our departure from this Earthly dimension.
By Denelsia Walker3 years ago in Poets
Day Five Of A Poem A Day In February
It is day five today! Only twenty-three more days to go. The countdown has begun! I don't think about it until I am out there writing alone. Then it occurs to me that maybe others won't join in. Then it happens, another writer, that is better than I am.
By Denise E Lindquist3 years ago in Poets
Chasing the Bleus
Brie likes her bubbles Stilton prefers his Pinot Gouda - whiskey, neat.
By Joel Lippert3 years ago in Poets
Chains of Solitude
Behind bars and locked away, In a place where freedom's sway, Is but a distant memory, A life of monotony. The iron gates, a heavy weight,
By Jagatheesh M3 years ago in Poets
HOW TO CHOOSE A PLACE FOR THE PARTY
If you're going to sit in a close family circle then it all comes down to your preferences on the price and quality of service, as well as preferences on the design and interior.
By Susan Scava3 years ago in Poets
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In the world of language, I was made, A model built to assist and aid, Answers to questions, big or small, A virtual friend to answer them all.
By Poems 3 years ago in Poets
"Just Believe"
Believe in yourself, and all that you can do, In your dreams and aspirations, that are all a part of you. Don't let fear or doubt, cloud your mind,
By RIKAS MOHAMED3 years ago in Poets
"The Journey to Success"
The road to success is long and winding, With challenges and obstacles, constantly reminding. But don't give up, don't let them defeat you,
By RIKAS MOHAMED3 years ago in Poets
TWENTY THREE
Twenty-three, a prime number so bold, With a unique rhythm, that never gets old. A number that stands, in its own special way,
By Poems 3 years ago in Poets
Truth. Runner-Up in the Uncommon Challenge.
We scramble for the foundations. Someplace to lay our weary heads. Exhausted by the day to day play of uninterrupted chaos,
By Stéphane Dreyfus3 years ago in Poets