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

Patience
Smooth, growing belly… From a dream, to seed, to life… I’m waiting for you…
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in Poets
How to Make a Paulitical Poem!
When Poppy requests work, Poppy gets what she wants. So, Poppy, here is my first entry into your incredibly fun prompt challenge:
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
A Conundrum
This poem has been written as part of Sahil Patel's Lifeline's poetry prompts on Medium. Thank you, Sahil for the invite. Today's prompt is: Compose a poem that reflects the complexities of modern life. Explore the challenges, joys, or the paradoxes of our digital age, the interconnected world, or the pursuit of balance in a fast-paced society. Let your words express the essence of today's world and its impact on the human experience.
By Colleen Millsteed 2 years ago in Poets
DEPRESSED. Content Warning.
Deep in a state of despair Emotional eating, urges to binge creeping up Pressing thoughts to use a blade Repressed feelings consuming me
By Rene Peters2 years ago in Poets
The Smooth Criminal
Amidst silence and expectant awe, the audience waits As he stands, poised, basking in the foreglow of adoration The smoothest criminal of them all....floating on air
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Poets
Live like a Labrador
1. Believe each moment is fresh, new, exciting! People you meet, are friendly and inviting. 2. Savour myriads of wafting scents…
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶2 years ago in Poets
Identity
Who am I? thoughts swirling forever in my mind never finding answers in this grind for who I am and who I’m meant to be
By Mo Darasi2 years ago in Poets
Recharting
1. Gather the pictures like blackberries in a basket. Take a match to the corners. See yourself in the flames. 2. Wash the toxin from your skin. Replace with moisturiser and sunlight.
By Poppy 2 years ago in Poets
f r e e f a l l. Content Warning.
S t o r i e s buried, decaying in cranial folds—festering rotted memories chiseling away at cavernous voids. Coils of pain
By Kristen Balyeat2 years ago in Poets
Bath Time
Last night I took a Bath with a Sunflower 🌻 💦 Preparing to Sprout Tomorrow… I Clinched at the Strengths of the Embryo…
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago in Poets
Golden Hour
As the fading darkness of the night succumbs To the light of a new day, a moment comes When the kiss of morning sun imparts a glow
By Dana Crandell2 years ago in Poets
Caffeinated Kiss
When morning yawns and rubs midnight’s eyes, when daylight smiles through brightening skies, I rise with the promise of a caffeinated kiss,
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets