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.

They: played by my therapist
Act I Family They said let them go But they were mine to hold Since birth I carried their weight There wasn't an ounce I couldn't take
By Amber Allehoff2 years ago in Poets
Making It in the Storm
mine, A wind-like road, Rode like a storm... Wind churning churning. Love to attach my kite, A kite in a fold. Wouldn't let me No matter learning how To hold. I wish I Wish to stop the storm Making kite out of me. A very, very, very Bold storm, and Enlightening. Thank you for reading! Which part of the poem resonates with you? Share your thoughts. Please leave a comment. Copyright 2025 K.A. Smith
By K.A. Smith2 years ago in Poets
Echoes of Existence
"Echoes of Existence" In the whispering winds, I hear your voice A gentle breeze that rustles, a heartfelt choice To breathe, to live, to thrive in this grand design
By Taiwo Esther2 years ago in Poets
Randomness Extraordinaire
I've been called... a humor whore who loves party lore and the keeper of grudges I'm bad at keeping score I'm patient poor
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
A Lament for the Forgotten
"A Lament for the Forgotten" In the depths of despair, where shadows reign A silent scream echoes, a soul in pain A life reduced to nothing, but a mere existence
By Taiwo Esther2 years ago in Poets
The Weeping Willow By The Weeping Wall
The Weeping Willow By The Weeping Wall The weeping willow wept by the weeping wall, I have no regrets, I’ve witnessed it all.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
Just A Kiss Ignited A Flame
Just A Kiss ignited A Flame I never really thought that it would come to this, All this emotion from just one kiss. My heart took a leap; all these feelings came,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
The Power of a Smile
Life is nothing more than a journey—so smile at others. Smile at yourself, and look at the world with joy. Face life with a smile, and embrace the ups and downs with laughter.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Poets
Back to Caladan
I’m headed back to Caladan My personal Neverland None of this was planned But by the stroke of my hand I’m going to the land I belong
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Narcissus
Come outside and open your eyes You’ll know spring is here, Not because of the blue skies But because of the flowers in her hair
By Mother Combs (Sharon)2 years ago in Poets
I was healed as I walked my dog
I was healed as I walked my dog In the quiet hush of early morning’s hold, I walked my dog through trees of gold. The woods, a secret, solemn choir,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets
Stupid? No Sorry Not Me
Stupid? No Sorry Not Me You don’t get to call me stupid— your words are shadows without shape, a voice I no longer turn to hear.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 2 years ago in Poets