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Top Stories
Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
cherry
the cherry trees weep in pink. the concrete cracks in jagged edges. tears dissolve the barren spaces like acid.
fate
mother i am piece of you, cloth trying to dye itself another color caged bird trying to break free black swan or white
R.C. TaylorPublished 2 days ago in PoetsFraternal Twins
Extraordinarily rare and breathtaking Concealing each other and combining as one Lunar and solar, the twins we have come to admire
Lizzy GabrickPublished 2 days ago in PoetsRound Up
Sometimes I wonder what evidence it will take. Sometimes, between dodging rounds of flying bullets, Or fleeing the toxic spew of chemicals, or even crawling
Silver Serpent BooksPublished 4 days ago in PoetsFor Fanny Obadia
Fruits abound in her garden and on her body Opposite an ocean and memories aroused Rested for four decades, they again embody
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 2 days ago in PoetsSomething
There's always something. Even when there's nothing. Especially when there's nothing. But it gets drowned out by all the noise
Dominic Casey-LeePublished 5 days ago in PoetsStealing the Spotlight
Every chance I get to shine bright, I can Count on you to ruin my best moment Lurking like a shadowy villain, you Invade my space and darken my limelight
Heather HagyPublished 2 days ago in PoetsSenseless
Every surface of your room, Covered in darkness Like a black satin sheet. Intimacy and anonymity Paradoxically take over my
Kiersten WeldonPublished 3 days ago in Poets
Collections
Themed story collections curated by the Vocal moderators.
Only the Classics
The roots from which poetry as we know it has flourished. Taking you back to the classical era, one stanza at a time.
Life as a Poet Knows It
Industry tips for new poets. Welcome to the Poets family.
America in Verse
One Nation, United by Poetry. Exploring the United States of America through word.
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Poets.
"Aroma of Affection"
From the profundities of the heart emerges a call, Love's waves contact the earth, In each second, simply another shade,
Kamran AlamPublished 6 minutes ago in PoetsCase of the missing sonnet
The case of the missing sonnet unfolds; in three parts, here before you now revealed. . One: the sonneteer vehemently upholds
smile in the dark
a smile in the dark sending a chill through through my soul stars burning black as night a sliver of serenity comes as silver light
Peaceful Passing Planets
Everything turned to night Creating a planetarium plight Lightning and thunder not there In the afternoon delight passing affair
Marc OBrienPublished about an hour ago in PoetsLessons Learned
A teacher who taught at a neighborhood school Had dreamt up a project believing it’s cool She gave to her children an interesting task
Earl W. PearlPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsBecause I Didn’t Know What To Do
Because I didn’t know what to do with them I placed her words in a box. Sometimes, I take them out and look at them Turning them round and round in my hands and my mind
Natalie WilkinsonPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsTo the Stars
Evanescence has two faces—but none can be seen. Cast your spells. Do. I won't intervene. Loosen your grip. Lose your head. Let it go.
Why did you not "Ask Me In December"?
We first met in lush July's warm embrace, When the sun climbs high above the clouds A golden chariot in the azure sky, as
Novel AllenPublished about 3 hours ago in Poets
Creators We’re Loving
The creative faces behind your favorite stories.
Jen Parkhill “JP”
32 published stories
Simon Curtis
43 published stories
Natalie Wilkinson
88 published stories
D.K. Shepard
35 published stories
S. A. Crawford
166 published stories
Hannah Moore
164 published stories
Merrie Sanders
46 published stories
Tony Martello
19 published stories
Lilly Cooper
80 published stories
Celia in Underland
185 published stories
Judey Kalchik
338 published stories
Violet P. Davies
75 published stories