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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.

Am I supposed to feel like it that
was I home grown? Am I supposed to feel like that? Like a never ending factory to churn out my mush For you to read? Read my title and you’ll see what I mean. Mush. mistakes.
By Melissa Ingoldsby3 years ago in Poets
Understanding the Varied Styles of Poetry
Sonnet The sonnet, from the Italian sonetto meaning “little song,” is one of the better-known forms of poetry. Made famous by the Italian writer Petrarch, the traditional sonnet consists of fourteen lines divided into two stanzas of eight and six lines each. There is no definitive structure or rhyme scheme of the sonnet, because over time different writers have given it their own poetic spin.
By Cobe Wilson3 years ago in Poets
How do I love you
I want to love you freely I want you to understand it I want you to feel it But you have put many boundaries You have kept me within limits
By Zeeshan Tariq3 years ago in Poets
We are together
Yes, you read it right Yes, you heard it right We are together From now onward We will remain together For such a long, long time
By Zeeshan Tariq3 years ago in Poets
The passion for love
All of your thoughts All of your passions And all the delights Are related to your love for me And it makes me feel good
By Zeeshan Tariq3 years ago in Poets
Life is difficult (Poem)
They say life is difficult They say life is tough I didn't believe it I used to call them wrong Until I faced some problems
By Zeeshan Tariq3 years ago in Poets
A Seamless Box. Top Story - October 2022.
Just vote There’s no knife to your throat Just vote Who cares if you can afford your child’s new coat Just vote We need a new boat
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Poets
At a zoo
At the zoo I saw some white bears Then I moved forward And saw the black bears All of them were huge Very huge in size
By Zeeshan Tariq3 years ago in Poets
The dark night
At about 2 a.m. The last night I suddenly woke up When the doorbell was ringing I was afraid I was frightened I didn't know what to do
By Zeeshan Tariq3 years ago in Poets
I Must Know You
Won’t lie, I was infatuated at first For how could anyone not feel cursed At the vision of you so merely skimmed But soon my care eventually dimmed
By Caeizar3 years ago in Poets
It's about time to be selfish
You have spent enough of your time for others. You have always cared for their opinions, for their well being that you have hurt yourself in the process. You are shattered. You have trust issues.
By ravifcboult3 years ago in Poets
Sand-Witcher
Chicken salad, buttered toast, scrambled eggs and cup noodles, cold cut sandwich, flatbread pizza. Nix your negs, I make the most
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets