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.
"Blossoms of Love: A Poem Celebrating the Delicate Beauty of Cherries"
In orchards dressed in robes of white, Amidst the sun's soft golden light, There blooms a fruit so pure and fair,
ARJ GamingytPublished 4 days ago in PoetsJohn Wick’s First Date He’ll Never Forget!
John Wick, the renowned hitman known for his flawless taste, is going crazy inside his opulent house. Closets are raided, drawers are wrenched out, and every nook and cranny of the room is hurriedly examined.
Ewa PatokaPublished 4 days ago in PoetsIn my eyes I carry my father’s rage and my mother’s sorrow
Khamoshi ki aahat me sukoon ki talaash hai, Kuch lamho ke saaye me apne gam bhulane na jane kyu aas hai, Duniya ke dastoor ka kuch alag hi hisaab hai,
Hridya SharmaPublished 4 days ago in PoetsCrystal Diviner
crystal clear vessel diviner of our being full/empty promises * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: This is for Matthew Fromm's intriguing little challenge "Write a poem about a mundane object in the 5-7-5 format."
Paul StewartPublished 4 days ago in PoetsTHE RAREST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
In 1979, the English astronomer Fred Hoyle famously remarked that outer space would only be an hour's drive away if our cars could travel straight upwards. While technically true, the vastness of space makes it incredibly remote. For instance, it would take 400 billion hours for a car to reach the next star over. This remoteness limits our ability to study interstellar objects up close, but occasionally, the universe sends visitors our way.
Ohis-Elakhe saintPublished 5 days ago in PoetsNAZIS IN AMERICA
In May of 1945, amidst the collapse of the Third Reich, high-ranking Nazi engineer Wernher von Braun reached out to the US government, aware of his strategic value due to his role in developing long-range ballistic missiles. Von Braun's proactive approach highlighted the beginning of Operation Paperclip, a covert initiative aimed at recruiting German scientists to the US before they fell into Soviet hands. Over the course of 17 years, Operation Paperclip facilitated the relocation of over 1,500 German scientists to America, disregarding their Nazi affiliations and potential war crimes.
Ohis-Elakhe saintPublished 5 days ago in PoetsChoosing Me
I have always been the princess locked away in the tower, guarded by a fire breathing dragon, and waiting for my hero to come rescue me,
Angel AdagioPublished 5 days ago in PoetsScientist just archived anti gravity
For years, discussions have revolved around futuristic concepts like flying cars, floating furniture, and even floating buildings. However, the notion of anti-gravity isn't confined to science fiction; it's a real and captivating concept in physics currently under exploration. Anti-gravity entails a force that counteracts gravity itself, potentially enabling objects to levitate and move against gravitational pull, offering exciting possibilities for space travel and technological innovation.
Ohis-Elakhe saintPublished 5 days ago in PoetsThe Rascally Radcliffs!
Oh, gather 'round folks, let me spin you a tale, Of a family so wild, they make a monkey's tail. First up, we have the husband, a real ladies' man, He's got a chick on his arm wherever he can. Sneaking out at night, he's quite the charmer, But his wife's no fool, she knows all the drama.
Chuks Gad NwaigwePublished 5 days ago in PoetsProvidential Waters
At Guadalcanal we were sunken at sea And this is the tale of what happened to me These rubberized belts from my very own town
Earl W. PearlPublished 5 days ago in PoetsEclipse
Entwined in the eerie twilight Cold coming in as it begins Light’s shadow begins to sink in In it, we stare up in the wonder of midday’s night
Atomic HistorianPublished 6 days ago in PoetsCritics
Eventually, Critics Lose Interest, Pontificating Slander Elsewhere.
Ward NorcuttPublished 6 days ago in Poets