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Poets Media isolates the most poignant, powerful, and exquisitely composed verses and quotes in the universal poetry canon.
Convincing my favorite book to change its name
Triabilsing with the terror of the unknown, Gasping at the bane of my existence, my soul set on a quest to discover a new home
Hridya SharmaPublished 20 days ago in PoetsStumbling
Looking at how many days it’s been Since I was last here I’ve lost pace again But it’s for a better reason this time than last year
Atomic HistorianPublished 21 days ago in PoetsWhispers in Flickering Light
The lens, a witness, cold and bright, Capturing truth in flickering light. Not fiction's stage, but life laid bare, A tapestry woven, thread by thread, with care.
Unbreakable
You thought your model was unbreakable But little did you know How much one person endure in one year Once in a lifetime events
Atomic HistorianPublished 23 days ago in Poetspure love
In the quiet of dawn, where stars still linger, Two souls entwined, hearts beating in sync, Love blooms like a fragile blossom, tender and true,
John Biz24Published 23 days ago in Poetsthrough lust you fast
I don't care about the flowers but I care about their journey to me down a conveyor belt at the grocery store after you clocked out of work, gingerly scanned by a cashier with long unkempt hair concealing their name tag, carried up your icy steps, petals protected by a plastic casing that rustles against your beard, set in plain sight on your coffee table surrounded by acrylic paints and empty Modelo's.
The Pit
Nervous ticks are in, The answer, Sometimes, following them with, Your minds' eye, Using an escort to drive, Away the pitfalls of society,
Tambourine ManPublished 23 days ago in PoetsTo be with you/without you
To be here Absorb the energy around Which has mostly turned negative With time So I'm going to change the narrative And make it about what I want
Love is Enough
"Love is Enough" is a poem written by William Morris, a renowned British poet, craftsman, and socialist activist of the 19th century. It was first published in 1873 as part of a collection of poems under the same title. The poem reflects Morris's belief in the power of love to overcome adversity and bring fulfillment to life.
Azmat UllahPublished 24 days ago in PoetsThe magic and beauty of spring
In the realm of angst, where shadows abide, I shall speak of spring, a season to confide. For even in nature's grandest display,
John Biz24Published 25 days ago in PoetsWork Time
It’s all becoming clearer It’s all smoke and mirrors As everything draws nearer We pretend to do the right thing But life’s queerer than it seems
Atomic HistorianPublished 27 days ago in PoetsWilderness
They think I’m always on the hunt Always on the prowl But usually I’m just sitting here Thinking Pondering in this wilderness I call my brain
Atomic HistorianPublished 27 days ago in Poets