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.

Sunshine Lessons
Sunshine Lessons The classroom hums, the day is bright. Chalk scratches slow, but hearts are fast. The windows open, wind slips in.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
The Laughing Donkey
The Laughing Donkey The donkey grins, his teeth shine white. The field is still, the air holds back. His mouth is wide, his voice erupts.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Why can’t you give me the respect I’m entitled to?!
I tried to whisper the warning… Child-sized hands tugging at grown sleeves, my voice a lantern with too little oil. “She is not who she seems,”
By Cadmaabout a year ago in Poets
Curse of a Healthcare Worker
Hello, I’m here to help. Memorize my name? It’s not important It’ll never be important, I’m here to help. I see you on your worst days
By Cadmaabout a year ago in Poets
Happy as Robin Williams
I’m as happy as Robin Williams I smile like he do through and through But deep down the phrase bothers you A jester’s smile that goes on for miles
By Cadmaabout a year ago in Poets
Sailing To Find you
Sailing To Find you In a sea of crimson, vibrant and bold, Sails a ship, with tales untold. Beneath the northern star, as grand as the moon,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Goodbye to Him, Goodbye to Me
You waited for him, shedding so many tears. If he truly cared, he wouldn't have let you endure all of that before he came back. He clearly hasn't considered how much you've been through. If he had, he wouldn't have acted so carelessly.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
The Well of Shattered Eyes
The Well of Shattered Eyes A circle cut, into the earth. Its walls are smooth, its depth is blind. No water shines, no stone is clean.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Our Shared Hidden Pain
Behind the smile And beneath the skin * Lies the ever-looming fears We keep hidden deep within * Our hours drag on slowly
By Timothy A Rowlandabout a year ago in Poets
Good Morning Mr Sunshine Haiku
Good Morning Mr Sunshine Haiku The sun chills with us A nice morning cup of tea Out side with nature.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
The Ember Rose
The Ember Rose A bloom of fire and night, Gold trembling on its stem. Each petal burned with memory, A secret born of them.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Under the Swirling Sky
Under the Swirling Sky She stood where silence dreamed, Among the roses’ red breath. The stars turned slow above her, Each one whispering of fate.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets