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

the sacred cove
far away from the rage and judgment of men like a whisper floating upon the silvery winds far away from the grinding cacophony of the city,
By John Cox7 months ago in Poets
Longing Landline
I needn't tell him my thoughts, he already knows despite unsent letters despite unheard conversations despite published poetry, pulsed prolific prose
By Marilyn Glover7 months ago in Poets
A letter to my first true friend
Dear friend, As a young child you played with me. Comedies, adventure, but too young yet for tragedies. We flew planes and fought pirates. I traveled the world because of you. Together always, our love affair strengthened as my vocabulary grew.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY7 months ago in Poets
The Moment the Light Arrives
A leaf stills. The hush arrives in pieces a sigh caught in the wrist of wind a pause where movement almost was No music, only the shape of waiting
By Tim Carmichael7 months ago in Poets
Play Pretend
Glittering fairies danced in morning light, born of dust bunnies snoozing beneath couch cushions by day. We tried to catch them,
By Ellie Hoovs7 months ago in Poets
No, Not a Monster
I was precipitate before a setting sun, wanting and wasted, temerarious in hope, devoted endlessly to the idea that even people come in pairs.
By Shals7 months ago in Poets
Sociopath. Content Warning.
Remember when we watched the titanic i looked in your eyes, saw you were a body full of pain you asked if i was okay "fine, I'm fine.. I'm a sociopath anyway."
By AmynotAdams7 months ago in Poets
You want it Darker...Glitch.... Runner-Up in Somewhere Between Here and There Challenge.
In shades of thoughts which I find an inconvenience I make soliloquies to my asides, lost in the pondering... the grappling
By Novel Allen7 months ago in Poets
Residual Dreaming
The daylight hours misleading in smiles and laughter, Tall walks and hot showers, Crystallised sunsets and falling rain, Varnished toenails and fragrant flowers.
By Colleen Millsteed 7 months ago in Poets
Put Your Head in My Lap
Lie your head in my lap Nestle it close to my belly My arms will keep you safe ‘Til your last moment * * * Stay close to me, my baby,
By Stephanie Hoogstad7 months ago in Poets
Strawberry Lens
I didn’t know I was being taught how to see Until I stopped looking. In the way glasses are meant to correct our vision,
By Emmie Falbo7 months ago in Poets
Like Sunlight on Skin
Lying there in the cold, sterile room. Harsh fluorescent lighting in my eyes. Holding my husband’s hand. Surrounded by doctors and nurses.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Poets