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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.

Adult Love
Love that gives freedom to each other... But must trust each other enough Love that requires time for each other... But sometimes, when you are busy, you must understand
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
The Eagle's Test
How Does a Mother Eagle Choose a Mate for Her Child? An eagle mother doesn't Just choose a mate, she tests him out. Clinging to a branch, she flies up and circles overhead.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
Farewell....
Farewell.... The moon, bound throughout the world, lingers throughout the dreams The sun has torn apart, the heart has become a wish
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
The Four Eggs Lesson
A wife exposed her husband's plan to marry another woman. In response, she dyed four eggs, One each of four different colors, and brought them in for him to eat at dinner.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
A love letter to everything I have survived
Darkness in its deepest sonder, desolation in its truest bareness, all embraced my shattered skin, Enclothed in the tightness of survival, the light that belied in its invisibility propelled me to keep my hope akin.
By Hridya Sharma9 months ago in Poets
Being Born a Woman Is Not a Miracle
Being born a woman Is not a miracle. It is a supreme title. The first definitive explanation of God to the world It was given by a woman.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
The Tiredness of Growing Up
When we were kids, we were tired... Of running around with friends When we grew up, we were tired... Of studying for exams
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
Healing in Silence
In the quiet of the night, When the world feels far away, I search for pieces of my heart, That left me on that day. The echoes of your laughter fade,
By Sen Sab9 months ago in Poets
Honest Adrift
"Honest" was jettisoned into the ocean by a man called "Chalat". Honest attempted to swim to an island. As he emerged onto the shore, Honest curled up on the sand.
By Rohitha Lanka9 months ago in Poets
It is time to Step Out
Here are four items that you need to release in order to find your way back to peace: You hold the false belief that you somehow have bad qualities. Love functions through appreciation without Good versus Bad evaluation. The most universally admired people experience criticisms of their character.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing9 months ago in Poets
Last-Minute Favors for Groomsmen That Still Feel Thoughtful
Wedding planning often feels like a marathon—and sometimes, the small details (like gifts for your groomsmen) are unintentionally left to the last minute. If you’re here, you’re probably looking for favors for groomsmen that still carry meaning, even if you’re working with a tight timeline. The good news? Thoughtful doesn’t have to mean complicated or time-consuming.
By Engraveit Online9 months ago in Poets
Grief of separation
Do you have any medicine for the grief of separation...? Dear Bulb, your sick. Have you heard or not...? The one who came, has he taken the heart or not...?
By WAQAS AHMAD9 months ago in Poets