Most recently published stories in Poets.
the time leading up to my departure was always dreary we made sure we were touching at all times but we didn’t say much
By summer7 years ago in Poets
She thrived for the highest level of perfection, in everything she did. She walked and talked and acted just like she thought she should,
By Andriea Munkelt7 years ago in Poets
All that weird shit I talk about apples is dead Now I'm seeing more than red Jaded by a poisoned gilded apple I'm sick and turning green
By Duanyell Williams7 years ago in Poets
Red The blush that tinges my cheeks when I am with you; the electric feeling of ecstasy when you touch me; the fire that spreads within me when you so much as flash your pearly smile my way;
By Kerrigan Herret7 years ago in Poets
people see me but they don't see me they see a wall that I've painted to fool everyone hard as steel but can break in an instant
By sadvintage thoughts7 years ago in Poets
I am a fantasy monger Hoarding in my hippocampus All the dreams I lean upon To get me through the day Speaking of which
By Natalie Schaffer7 years ago in Poets
Irony, like telling someone you love them, only to break their heart. Or the taste of blood in my mouth. My mind races
By Kyle Granger7 years ago in Poets
Varying shapes and colors/ some unassuming, others an obvious sight to the blind eye. (A splash of white powder across the bathroom tile; a rainbow of capisules strewn across the dining room table)
By Jasmine Fortier7 years ago in Poets
The greatest advice that’s ever been given to me was that masks will eventually smother the wearer as if I weren’t already drowning in a sea
It starts as a tickle An old familiar feeling That creeps up my spine Across my tongue And in through my eyes. It settles in my mind
By Rauce The-sauce7 years ago in Poets
I keep thinking about being 13 And walking to the drugstore with a friend In November At 8:00 in the evening Our sweaters and laughter in our chests kept us warm
By Jinx Farrah7 years ago in Poets
Your name tastes like Cigarettes. It used to taste like adventure and laughter and a smile. Your name tastes like