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Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

Zombie
After careful consideration, I’ve determined you are: Befuddled and muddled and many shots over par, Crusty exterior with rotting mush underneath,
By Merrie Sanders2 years ago in Poets
Soul Writers We Are
From the furthest reaches of our deep vast souls; We write to keep you static from the addictive endless thumb scrolls. We’ll tell you tales that may cause your heart to race.
By Julia Alfred2 years ago in Poets
Animal
I am an animal. Sophisticated? Maybe. But what does that mean? Sophisticated how? How is that measured? I don't feel it right now,
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Poets
After I Die
After I die, Burning buildings will Crash and crumble. Daughters and sons Entering elementary For freedom, fun, and Games, won’t
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in Poets
A Cloud named Rage.
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By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Poets
When Spring Finds Us
Dear dreamer, we owe no promises to January, whose two-faced gaze still lingers on the closing door of last year while eyeing the current. I imagine December is an old friend from which he never wishes to part. Every story of growth features a sentimental longing, even yours.
By Sam Eliza Green2 years ago in Poets
Sanctuary
An American bald eagle is fishing again this evening. Bold and beautiful, she dives with such grace it brings me clarity of mind and heart. Sorrows fade. Worries lessen.
By PK Colleran2 years ago in Poets
storms
i waited for the day i would learn to hate you instead of pining for your love that never was. i waited for beautiful
By Sara 2 years ago in Poets
Breeze Said
“I am excited to never see you again,” Breeze said to the trees
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Poets
Resolutions
What I intend to do this year on Vocal, Really, Is simply To be Encouraged. * Justify and Understand the Still-present urge
By Abigail Penhallegon2 years ago in Poets
Talk to The Animals. Runner-Up in Abecedarian Challenge.
A murder of crows, a dule of mourning doves come together, Black and white, joined by a Clowder of ear-tipped cats and a pack of stray
By Lacy Loar-Gruenler2 years ago in Poets
Little Messes Everywhere
A tiny voice calling out, berating me, chiding harshly my inaction. Dirty dishes in heaps, encrusted with a grimy film -
By Kari McLeese2 years ago in Poets