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

Bills & Books & Birthdays
The bill arrived out of the blue on my birthday, a day of dread. I paid it, yet I'm still in the red. No birthday cake,
By Moon Desert16 days ago in Poets
Library Search
5/9/16 7:40pm procrastinating studying Physics . I want the books to be old And new I want a range so that I am not gasping for the air
By Ariana GonBon15 days ago in Poets
You are my son-shine
I’m raising a son, And his life has just begun. His father did more than just leave, he did more than just run. He left it all to me to raise our newborn son.
By Yalisa Matos14 days ago in Poets
happy birthday
Born in a stable, laid in a manger in the land of His ancestors who were His children. Born into flesh to deliver us, He was there when light was spoken into being in the darkness of the earth.
By Colleen Walters15 days ago in Poets
Nothing Is Forever
When you have to let go, it really seems to sink in the reality of life isn't forever. As I have said many times before; Remember the Past, Create the Future, Love Always, Nothing's Forever. I started reciting this to myself years ago when my love began to pass on from this life.
By Hay Collins14 days ago in Poets
Then, Let It Go
Let it fester for a minute Let it simmer and bleed Let it fill with emotion Let it drain you of your need Let it cry Let it wimper
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden17 days ago in Poets
Self-Heal
This poem is dedicated to all who have been touched by breast cancer- a reminder to take care of yourselves in these chaotic days.
By Natalie Wilkinson19 days ago in Poets
Point of View
Eyes of a stranger, A look and a glance, Replaying the moment, Has me in a trance Face of an Angel, wearing black wings,
By Jennidoll of (jennidoll.inc)18 days ago in Poets
Castle Contract
Come, lean against me, my love Your head against my shoulder, I bend my neck and breathe in your curls. I cannot hold you;
By Ruth Stewart19 days ago in Poets
Beware. Runner-Up in Lantern Light Challenge.
I was alone in the dark no sense of up or down disoriented detached You appeared as a spark of light on the other side
By Christa Leigh3 months ago in Poets
Where My Mind Wanders. Runner-Up in Dancing with Distraction Challenge.
Did you know that the world is stained? It is stained the most wonderful hue Stained deeply and forever with the memory of you
By Lucia B.3 years ago in Poets
Humble Heart. Runner-Up in Tautogram Challenge.
He held her hand Her hand held his heart He held his head high He honored her Hearing her hesitation His heart harbored hurt
By Pamela Walsh-Holte3 years ago in Poets