Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Our love did not vanish suddenly That would have been more merciful It dwindled gradually One vindictive insult One criticism
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Poets
I am as still as the rabbit I see from the corner of my eye, fixed firm under the apple tree, which we planted as a family,
By Rebecca Siemering3 years ago in Poets
america, Land of the Free red white and blue red and white and red so much red smear the flag against the White House see the ruby Stripes give way
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Poets
new freckles peek through my breasts' white flesh blossoming like dandelions on this chemical-free lawn (i fired pest control, too)
By Morgana2 years ago in Poets
summer sun scorches her fair countenance, thoughts melt into mysteries - the answers arrive, cool as the crisp ocean breeze.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
My heart cried instead of me so its broken tears will be concealed. I felt the dampness in hidden chambers, where filtered steel will be revealed.
By Rachel Steinmetz2 years ago in Poets
I know your laugh from across the room My eyes find yours, and blink to say How good it is to see you Your wave beckons me close
By Ethan Town2 years ago in Poets
I wish I could have shown you that girl The one who wasn’t scared of the fall Who knew the path, walked straight and true
By Emily McGuff2 years ago in Poets
Exactly how long does it take to unravel our intertwined souls and chisel myself out of us without breaking my favorite pieces we
By Kelsey Kidder2 years ago in Poets
We never go out for breakfast - lovely. I wonder, what's the occasion? Between us, salt and pepper. Eggs, sausages, and toast.
By Rosie J. Sargent2 years ago in Poets
Tomorrow is looking brighter for the never ending fighter. Get hyper. Hit the switches and flick a lighter. Everything you are owed is coming to you. Miracles and blessings are running to you.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Poets
Please forgive me for all of the times I chose not to see you for you.
By Natasha Collazo2 years ago in Poets
