Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
i'm walking sideways like a crab more shuffle than step a whole lot of buttle in my scuttle i'm reaching inwards
By Bren2 years ago in Poets
Can you paint a submarine pink? Sailors would hate it, I think. Like sardines in a boat. I'd rather swim than float.
By Babs Iverson2 years ago in Poets
I watched my father, put his truths in the closet to hide. A vertical coffin for his pride. He fought for the freedom of his country,
By Josey Pickering2 years ago in Poets
what does this string do, he smugly asked, as he tugged it even harder her smile broadened, though her eyes were dark and sad
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
My kin and I are cornrowed together, maps braided into aching scalps like sweet freedom passed from shaky, determined hands urging
By R.C. Taylor2 years ago in Poets
another year of isolation negotiating my worth, my value, begging you not to disregard me “invest in me, I’m worth it, please see”
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Poets
You do you, my darling But.. Shhhhh. No buts. Just do you. What if I am mean? Asking that question tells me you are not.
By Caroline Jane2 years ago in Poets
"I want to tell you something," I stammer. "I'm in love with someone. Someone so amazing and kind and wonderful to me. His name is Dan."
By F Cade Swanson2 years ago in Poets
All I can see is a blank white space. Am I alone? What is this place? . Do I hear a voice? Is anyone there?
By J. Otis Haas2 years ago in Poets
I think I know one. The Bible says they’re here on earth walking amongst us —- How would we even Know if there was an angel
By Colleen Walters2 years ago in Poets
Will you ever tell me why? Why? What do you mean—‘why’? Why you did it—you owe me that. Mom, I love you… Why’d you say that?
By J. Nicholas Merchen2 years ago in Poets
I hope you always feel beautiful when you look in the mirror. It would be a lie to say I do. Then, your mirror must be broken, like your grandfather's clock is right only twice a day.
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Poets
