surreal poetry

Surrealist poetry embodies the essence of poetry itself, drawing upon shocking imagery and lyrical incongruities to comment on the inner-workings of the mind.

Truth Must be Said
remember the day you silenced my speech? the only person heard me well, is no more, Although my talk was like the bat’s screech,
By Em Hoccane5 years ago in Poets
The Prelude
What is it like to be three? It's like being at the carnival everyday. For the first time you are spreading your wings.
By Kacey Lovesick5 years ago in Poets
Final Strains
One last song sounded in the distance on that day where the earth ceased spinning in its routine, each activity grounding to a standstill, awry,
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Poets
Natural
Sighs and screams Pleasure and pain Everything in between The give of my flesh with every blow The flex of my soul, bending to His will
By Sweet Scarlet5 years ago in Poets
The Rain puddle
What life this puddle reflects, is it mine or am I just along for the ride? Have all my steps been my own or have I allowed myself led, have I given over my life to the control of others without my consent, simply by my silence.
By Katie 5 years ago in Poets
One Night
The night I slept with the moon the world was dark and heavy. She crept upon me and lingered with her lips hovering above mine.
By A’Moor_Creative5 years ago in Poets
The Calm Before The Storm
It's not in the Moment that it happens; Yet, always just the moment right before; It's not the rain or crash of thunder; Yet, the calm before the storm;
By al goingambush5 years ago in Poets
i'm scared of what i see
Their words are on my lips, i can't control myself. (help me) i feel Their hands on me with Their fingers are in my blood,
By Jennifer Marie Libertini5 years ago in Poets
Ere Shanty
Doth up yonder yield A mighty blow on the shore The mighty winds unwind As the sail climbs And lovers toss in it we are
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Poets
Quiet Cup of Coffee
My normal morning routine is to wake up earlier than my wife, dogs, and sometimes visiting grandson to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee while I do some free-writing to help get head working and words down on paper. The following poem was written during one of those early morning free writing sessions.
By Meko James 5 years ago in Poets
Listen
She comes to me in dreams With eyes that hold the ocean And a voice that whispers on the wind so faintly... I cannot hear.
By Gabrielle McCain5 years ago in Poets
More than one
was certain of the surety naturally knew real purity automatically mojo of an entity the mother of daemon angels loves them all equally
By susan marie loehe5 years ago in Poets