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Poets in Motion

Poets in Motion

We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with our first poetry contest. Submit your most artistic, emotional, or hilarious original poetry inspired by movement—whatever that means to you. Use #VocalNPM to enter.

Shapes
I see... shapes. Moving, coming after me. Closing in, growing closer; I cannot breathe. Death is in motion And these shapes
By Matt Hartpence7 years ago in Poets
Happy
I am living my life one day at a time. I don't know what tomorrow will bring but I know I will find out when I get there. So I'm really not too worried about it.
By Megan Artus7 years ago in Poets
A Piece of Perception
I had no purpose, life had no meaning. I wanted to end this life I’d been leading. Oh God, that perception… I’ve learned you don’t quite know
By Candice Rose7 years ago in Poets
Shame
“You should be fucking careful with talking and raising yourself above Gay Pride.” - Skam S03e05 There is no shame in sex.
By Owiny Lubangakene7 years ago in Poets
Royalty
Yes You have the right to be yourself But why not be great? Why not be pure? Why not make yourself happy? After all, you are living for yourself
By Khepera J7 years ago in Poets
Sorcerer
Wow so you just gon' be poetry? Every word you speak to me is on some Snapple top fact energy? Okay you one of those men You must know your tongue is the texture of a soft pen that leaves Braille love letters on my skin and every kiss is calligraphy
By Candace-Omnira LaFayette7 years ago in Poets
The Tiny Forest
There was no shadow casted as he faced the sun. His smile did not tempt the world to prove he was innocent. He wasn’t nervous. Brave. That was an overstatement.
By Kate keys7 years ago in Poets
Symi Chorós (Drape Dance)
There is a dance held in the sky, Too far beyond to hold, for I, With my own ballerina’s limbs Can’t imitate a Grecian nymph.
By Owiny Lubangakene7 years ago in Poets
Guilt Attacks
You make my heart beat faster For all the wrong reasons I feel like I have PTSD And I have panic attacks They sure are a strong reminder
By Widj-Gaëlle Norvil7 years ago in Poets
So Wait for Me
how to melt butter off of a cooling pan and resist not licking the cream when it scratches down the surface of my arms i’ve always been the pickiest eater, but the last one at the dinner table when the meal is something peachy
By Bianca Loveless7 years ago in Poets
Haze
I know loneliness is a powerful weapon and that separation is like an anxiety kick I wish I had the answers to your pain But being who I am
By Widj-Gaëlle Norvil7 years ago in Poets
To Have Love
I am dancing to the feelings of bliss and harmony, I see the skies painted rosy reds with clouds of violet blues. I have fallen for your candor with a kiss, bidding well on this odyssey.
By Marvin Williams7 years ago in Poets