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

Brewing Beauty
A pot of water, on the stove to heat A chestnut brown, with a aroma sweet Beans grinded fine, they're added with care The smell, a warm and inviting air
By James Green3 years ago in Poets
Don't Give Up On What You Feel
Don’t give up on what you feel My love and affection can help you heal When your vulnerability and insecurity screams
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Poets
Please Remember
Introduction Many of our Vocal friends are going through hard times for one reason or another. Please don't forget them, they are still part of our community and they will come back to share their creations with us and we will be so happy to welcome them back with open arms.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
Spiderweb of Lights
In a dream, I think I saw you, in a spiderweb of lights across the sky - and as I swept the pieces of my broken spirit,
By Gina C.3 years ago in Poets
Behind Closed Doors
Sparks were flying Hormones were raging Stolen glances Seductive smiles Flirting tongues Sensual touches Beasts awoke hungrily
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran3 years ago in Poets
The Tissue
I am perfect, clean, unblemished Fresh and folded, ready-to-serve I wait, with my brethren Filled with purpose, For the moment when I can
By Bryan Buffkin3 years ago in Poets
The Second Helping
I don’t lack conviction so much as confidence as to what is the right course. Daily paralyzed by the age-old question,
By Bernadette Johnson3 years ago in Poets
Don't Let me Fall
Laying low in the shadows... I staggered while trying to walk through the Darkness... My Anxiety turned into fear, And I Became someone else...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
Heaven's Curtain. First Place in Blue Haiku Challenge. Second Place in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Haiku Poetry.
Heaven's drape drawn closed Through twinkling windows, you're there Swinging on the moon
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Poets
You Used to Like Kissing Me. Second Place in Blue Haiku Challenge.
Blue Converse hanging from telephone wires. We used them as mistletoe.
By Chloë J.3 years ago in Poets
Underneath the House
Tempestuous storms, black clouds in my mind Through gravitas dreams, borderline snares, I dart. Ticks and tocks of moon man’s clock watches time.
By J. S. Wade3 years ago in Poets
templated words
round and round seated on the gramophone thin lines under the needle a slim vision into endless symphony on worn vinyl and oak tree
By venice3 years ago in Poets