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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.

What Defines the Best Love?
The best love relationship requires no need to linger every day, nor keep in constant touch. Although we can't meet every day, I know you won't leave, and you know I won't change. That's enough.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing8 months ago in Poets
The Silence Beneath Her Smile
In the heart of a quiet little town, Lived a girl who never wore a frown. Her eyes sparkled like summer skies, But no one knew they masked her cries.
By TrueVocal8 months ago in Poets
Neurodiversity As Superpower
Poem: Neurodiversity As Superpower In a world cast gray by uniform pace, Some minds sprint, others dance in grace. Where silence speaks and chaos sings,
By Jacky Kapadia8 months ago in Poets
Finding Life's Meaning Through Growth
When we feel the beauty of life with our hearts, To experience the true meaning of life, You will find that It turns out that we just need to keep moving forward,
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing8 months ago in Poets
Living for What You Love
You only have one life, so you'd rather live for what you love than waste it on unreasonable people. Sometimes, a person may hate you, criticize you, or even say harsh words to attack you, and the reason may be more mysterious than you think.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing8 months ago in Poets
Midnight's Alchemy - Frost at Midnight
I. The frost performs its secret ministry Unhelped by wind, a silent architect Of feather-filigree and crystal lace On every pane. The owlet’s cry, precise
By Jacky Kapadia8 months ago in Poets
Eid Mubarak: A Tapestry of Joy
Eid Mubarak! The words alone carry a melody that resonates deep within, a call to celebration that transforms ordinary days into moments of profound connection. Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, is a symphony of faith, family, and festivity. For me, this year’s Eid wove a tapestry of memories that I’ll carry in my heart forever, each thread vibrant with love, laughter, and the warmth of togetherness.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Poets
Why Chase Perfection When Peace Awaits?
There are always various imperfections in life. At this time, we need to learn to lower our standards appropriately and not care too much about certain things. Only by giving up self-blame and pickiness can you find your true self and happiness and joy.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing8 months ago in Poets
Apotropaic
An apotropaic prosaic mosaic Founding member of Melancholics Synonymous Happiness taunts us As our ego haunts us A dauntless existence of seeing all and none at once
By Atomic Historian8 months ago in Poets
“If I Said Everything”
If I said everything you’d stop calling me kind. You’d understand that patience is not peace, that silence is not grace but a clenched jaw
By Neli Ivanova8 months ago in Poets
The state of nothing and everything
The beauty of this state cannot be easily described in words – its emptiness, spaciousness, and the state in which you completely disconnect from chaos, synchronizing with yourself and nature.
By Lightness8 months ago in Poets
The Radiant Compass: A Professional Ode To Holistic Beauty & Wellness
POEM ! Forget the gilded frame, the surface shine so fleet, True beauty's not a conquest, but a rhythm, strong and sweet.
By Jacky Kapadia8 months ago in Poets