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

Fraying
You say 'forever' but it doesn't sound like it used to We hold on to a fraying thread I'm terrified of it snapping, yet hoping it will
By Poppy about a year ago in Poets
A Sacred Pilgrimage To Santa’s Village
Usually One in my insanity, From now on, Cautiously, there are Two. On the highway, In the sunlight, your eyes flashed doe-brown and our smiles were infectious and unstoppable…
By Anna Cunninghamabout a year ago in Poets
Stand
Stand up in the face of the insurmountable, The looming mountains blocking your destined path, Bending, breaking, and meandering,
By Conor Matthewsabout a year ago in Poets
As She Takes, She Gives
The earth exhales, Sharpening her blade on the wind. She arrives quietly, like a mourner, Drawing white breath over blades of grass
By E.K. Danielsabout a year ago in Poets
Frozen Halcyon
in the time before, in dormancy, I recall it all— the past, my soon-to-be present— lying in wait, anticipating the date of my rebirth
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
Frigolabile
Frigolabile: susceptible to the cold My Connection: Even though this word is typically applied in the medical field, it resonated with me in two ways. First (and most obvious), I get really cold in the winter and have a strong inclination toward hibernation mode. Second, in terms of emotional regulation, I'm more of a thermometer than a thermostat. The mood of others can affect me quite strongly, especially if it's one of sadness or anger.
By D.K. Shepardabout a year ago in Poets
Frost Moon. Runner-Up in Frosted Verse Challenge.
By the time the Frost Moon lights the Northern Bay, the gemstone leaves have dropped toward Earth, and their branches—
By Gina C.about a year ago in Poets
Stop Daydreaming About You
If I could stop daydreaming about you my life would be different I don’t know what it is Oh yes I do, it’s more of a me thing than a you
By L.I.Eabout a year ago in Poets
blowing in the wind
i’ll plant you a forest so green and so strong i’ll plant you a forest and i’ll sing you this song . i’ll plant you a forest
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨about a year ago in Poets
Happy Turkey Day!
Gobble, gobble, gobble, The turkey sits in the middle of the table, In its rightful place. Side dishes surround the turkey,
By Amethyst Champagneabout a year ago in Poets
‘Twas the Night Before iMas™
‘Twas the night before iMas™, and all through the house Echoed the clicking of my iMouse™. Nonfungible stockings had been minted with care,
By J. Otis Haasabout a year ago in Poets
h a l l o w e d. Runner-Up in Frosted Verse Challenge.
zephyr hums through the shadowed night exhaling silvery spindled threads rung ‘round leaf and bough adorning tattered
By Kristen Balyeatabout a year ago in Poets