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Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Find My Bones
My bones were strong, secured in scaled skin. Now you find them underneath your frail feet along the ground of Lyme Regis.
Katerina PetrouPublished 5 days ago in PoetsTalking To The Rain
Talking To The Rain As I sit upon a rotting wooden porch listening, I hear the words of falling rain dancing. Across the surface once placid but now rippled,
Dan R FowlerPublished 2 days ago in PoetsBird on a Wire
A colorful bird with a yellow head, white body, and blue wings, perched and sat atop a telephone wire. He felt sad because he was short and stout, and his brother and sister had just hurt his feelings.
DJ RobbinsPublished 3 days ago in PoetsDenouement
I am growing old Just as the rules become clear The game is ending
D. J. ReddallPublished 3 days ago in PoetsThe Cretaceous Terror of Insects*
Oculudentavis will not just glide off the tongue like Tyrannosaurus Rex and velociraptors would never pride themselves on being terror of insects,
Alison McBainPublished 4 days ago in PoetsThe Silent Dinosaur
The toy dinosaur on your bedside table hasn't roared in years; The batteries inside of it died a long time ago. But it was silent long before the batteries lost their juice.
C.R. HughesPublished 4 days ago in PoetsThe Burnout Train
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for April 2024 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here. https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/ The image that this poem was specifically written about can be found here. (April 2024 – Gerrie Paino's “Night Train”) https://i0.wp.com/www.rattle.com/ekphrasis/EC24Apr.jpg?ssl=1
Rae Fairchild (MRB)Published 4 days ago in PoetsShoutout to My Parasocial Elders
Shoutout to My Parasocial Elders, to my Community Healers whom I’ve never met. ⠀ Shoutout to Mimi Zhu who taught me to
R.C. TaylorPublished 7 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.
Awakening Radiance
Golden rays cascade, Whispers of life gently wake, Blossoms stretch to sky.
Printique StudiosPublished 22 minutes ago in PoetsBuyer’s Remorse
…………….. So, what’s the return policy on a bought lesson? ……………….
Jordan Alexis MossPublished 29 minutes ago in PoetsSonnet of the sun
In the canvas of the azure sky, the sun reigns supreme, A blazing orb of golden light, a celestial dream. It dances across the heavens, painting dawn's gentle hue,
THEOPHILUS NAGBERIPublished 44 minutes ago in PoetsBlue
I'll keep your picture in my wallet I'll write you in this tune Where did all these months go? cause suddenly now it's June
Frankie MartinelliPublished about an hour ago in PoetsIt’s Not You
What was I thinking as I repeatedly ran into your sword hoping it would turn into flowers?
Jordan Alexis MossPublished about an hour ago in PoetsUNTITLED 5
Setbacks gives the greatest comebacks Had my charger ‘side my backpacks Had to use It on the low Writing rhymes from bungalow
Haychie_ArtistPublished about an hour ago in PoetsName
All I wanted to do was Love you unconditionally and Motivate you to be the best Unfortunately you resulted in Treating me like the rest
Jordan Alexis MossPublished about an hour ago in Poets- Content Warning
Rajputana
In the moonlit night, when the world slept, The Rajput warrior arose, his honor kept. With the sun on his back, he rode into the fray, Fearless and fierce, ready to seize the day.
Allwyn Roman WaghelaPublished about 2 hours ago in Poets
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