fact or fiction

Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about what makes a good poem and the poetry rules that were made to be broken.

How To Confuse A Man
How To Confuse A Man Speak plainly and do not explain yourself twice, Let your silence finish what words begin. Confidence unsettles a practiced listener,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
One Button
One Button One button sleeps beneath a lid of calm, A stillness taught to look like self control. It waits while rooms agree on polished words,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
Voices Beneath The Silence
Voices Beneath The Silence Silence is never empty anymore, It has texture and weight. It presses inward like language, Waiting to translate.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
To Theo
What a feat to find someone who doesn’t hide in letters and yellow air. I crouched under time and pity, I found you only by reflection. Not the face
By Squeeze D' Avocado10 months ago in Poets
strong and irreversible. Content Warning.
architecture between the mob and liminal control was the lie and the cross someone said it was good once upon a time the intention looked like the best
By ⸘jason alan‽10 months ago in Poets
He Talks Back With His Eyes
He Talks Back With His Eyes He sits as though the chair was placed for him alone, balanced, certain, one paw lifted in mid thought,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
The Second Act: Mastering Your Energy in Your 40s and 50s
If you are a woman over 40, you might often find yourself wondering why you feel "constantly drained." It’s a common experience, but it doesn't have to be your permanent reality. By understanding your energy drains and rebuilding your personal system, you can make your 40s and 50s the most vibrant decades of your life.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
A PSA For Future Generations
I can’t explain why But we told ourselves a big lie We told ourselves we had defeated fascism But there was a schism In the streets we shouted their defeat
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
~Instructions For A Feeling!~
"WARNING DON'T READ THE FOLLOWING, TO AVOID FEELINGS AND LOVE AT ALL COST!" Denial of those emotions, The things that make you feel...
By Jennifer Cooley10 months ago in Poets
The Quiet Face Of Night
The Quiet Face Of Night She closes her eyes, and the sky learns how to breathe. Silver settles gently across her resting skin.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
Pink Elephants Are
Pink Elephants Are Pink elephants are not mistakes of the mind, They do not arrive through weakness or wine. They walk in when truth grows too heavy to hold,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
he wanted me. Top Story - January 2026. Content Warning.
he wanted me to need him instead of being real and confident. he wanted me to question everything instead of be deliberate and make my dreams come true.
By ⸘jason alan‽10 months ago in Poets