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Here, there, when, where
The air quickens with energy of things as thunder, lightning strike me split. You talk but say nothing yet it all means insanity.
By WrittenWritRalf6 months ago in Poets
Everything Is Under Control
Everything is under control. The city says it on billboards now, in fonts designed to feel like trust, next to advertisements for calm breathing apps
By Algieba6 months ago in Poets
Don’t Turn Around
I keep hearing footsteps that arrive a second after mine, like the world is slightly delayed and something is catching up.
By Algieba6 months ago in Poets
The Cardinal
🐦🐦🐦 Hello, feathered friend! It's a beautiful day, Did you come to visit me? Thank you so very much! 🐦🐦🐦
By Rain Dayze6 months ago in Poets
The Same World, Again
The wind moves through the high pine needles. The sun hits the wood and smells sweet and warm. A bluejay drops a feather into the damp moss.
By Tim Carmichael6 months ago in Poets
Instructions for Leaving Before You Arrive
First, lose the key. Not the silver one from the kitchen drawer— the smaller key, the one you haven’t been given yet, the one that opens Apartment 4B
By Algieba6 months ago in Poets
Dandelions . Top Story - May 2026.
Bagpipes howl for battle guttural 100 drums pound sound whipping into his armor sending shards back out he stands in his silver against the moon
By Michele Nampalli6 months ago in Poets
Oh My, You Will Never Guess What My Babysitting Experience Was Like...
Out of Order Challenge Prompt: Write a poem that presents moments or thoughts out of sequence. Time doesn’t have to move in a straight line. This challenge invites you to disrupt sequence and reconsider how a poem unfolds. You might shift between past and present, interrupt a scene with something that hasn’t happened yet, or maybe place cause after effect. The sequence may be broken, but it should still feel intentional. Focus on how arrangement shapes meaning and emotional impact.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Poets
Eyes That Never See The Truth
Eyes That Never See The Truth Blindness does not always mean no sight Sometimes eyes work perfectly well Still people wander away from light
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 6 months ago in Poets
Loud Gestures
Moving about Not saying a word Throwing everything out They didn't understand what I was all about Probably had their doubts
By Christopher Beard6 months ago in Poets
When I was a billionaire
Enjoyed a life of endless privilege Sitting on my yacht sipping a beverage Used some benefits for leverage Had some nice cars
By Christopher Beard6 months ago in Poets
The Giant's Eyes
It felt like something wanted to stare Wasn't sure if this was a dare Hopefully it wouldn't escape from it's lair If it did let's hope it would play fair
By Christopher Beard6 months ago in Poets