Prose

The Lights Tremble
It’s always the same, every time the world shakes, litotic in it’s desire to show it’s strength fractures appear in the walls,
By Ellie Hoovs12 months ago in Poets
Hues of a Quite Morning
1. In the cradle of dawn's soft embrace, The world awakens at a gentle pace. Hues of amber, gold, and rose, Paint the sky as the darkness goes.
By Matthew.12 months ago in Poets
E. J. Pratt: A Pioneering Voice in Canadian Poetry
Early Life and Influences Born Edwin John Dove Pratt on February 4, 1882, in Newfoundland, Pratt grew up in an environment deeply connected to the sea. His father was a Methodist minister, and his upbringing was marked by strict religious discipline and exposure to Newfoundland’s rugged landscapes. These early experiences shaped much of his poetry, particularly his fascination with nature’s power and the human struggle against it.
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
Sanitized
Beauty, once obvious innately Deemed lacking in utility What good’s a vase used only for visibility? Then shattered prejudicially
By Matthew J. Fromm12 months ago in Poets
The words between us
Peter had always been captivated by Olivia. She wasn’t just another girl in his class—she was the girl. The way her hair swayed when she walked, the way she tucked a strand behind her ear while reading, the way she smiled absentmindedly at the pages of her notebook—every little detail about her was poetry in itself.
By Your aurthor12 months ago in Poets
Gwendolyn Brooks: A Voice for the People
Early Life and Influences Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks was born on June 7, 1917, in Topeka, Kansas, but grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents recognized her talent for writing early on and encouraged her creative pursuits. Growing up in the South Side of Chicago, often referred to as "Bronzeville," Brooks was deeply influenced by the vibrant Black community around her. The challenges and triumphs of urban Black life would later become central themes in her poetry.
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
Edna St. Vincent Millay: The Poet of Passion and Freedom
Early Life and Education Born on February 22, 1892, in Rockland, Maine, Edna grew up in modest circumstances. Her mother, Cora Millay, was a strong, independent woman who divorced Edna's father and raised her three daughters on her own. Cora nurtured Edna’s literary talents, encouraging her to read widely and write poetry.
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
Ink Filled Veins
I was born with a silver pen in my mouth sharpened by an overly dry tongue. They said there was something wrong with my heart
By Ellie Hoovs12 months ago in Poets
mischievous friendship
"back when my man was a lil' baby boi," her words bring joy to read. she sends this picture of taut profiles from when we were allowed to
By kp12 months ago in Poets
Fucking Ants in my Sink. Content Warning.
Before I got here, did all you fuckers get together and have a stupid little fucker meeting and all decide to be stupid little fuckers together?
By Sara Wynn12 months ago in Poets
Claudia Rankine (b. 1963) Poets
While Rankine’s poems often interweave text with imagery and reflection, here’s a sample-style reflection and analysis of her approach and influence. It draws from her thematic focus but isn't a direct poem from her work, as her pieces are layered with context and multimedia that are hard to replicate fully. Below is a poetic interpretation that aligns with her themes, totaling about 1,000 words:
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
She Comes In Colours
Flowered vases Do thee no justice Beauty dwarfed by immutability Naught but segmented vibrancy But what of fear, uncertainty?
By Matthew J. Fromm12 months ago in Poets