Haiku

Deep, Blue Ocean
Deep, vast, blue ocean Home of whales and dolphins— Dare not taint with pollution. Note: As the naturalist David Attenborough recently said, “Ocean health is necessary for the well-being of life on this planet.”
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
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submitting poemsto challenges cannot beuntil this is fixed I am not sure what happened, right after posting my last story yesterday, my ability to comment was disabled. I'm not sure if it is related to my suddenly joining several unofficial challenges in a row? I emailed Vocal help desk, no help yet. Has anyone else had their commenting shut down for sharing stories thusly?
By K.B. Silver about a year ago in Poets
Stillness in Motion
River hums below— mist climbs slow through amber trees, dawn forgets to rush.
By Printique Studiosabout a year ago in Poets
Read oneself, please oneself and surpass oneself
Finally, at the age of over thirty, in an instant, I didn't care about anyone's opinions and learned how to love myself. I also knew exactly what I wanted. It was so amazing. In just that split second, I understood. I love myself so much.
By Lunaabout a year ago in Poets
Veggie Snack
Old moldy carrot Well, dust bunnies eat too Just drop it right there
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets
Death Humbles
The man did not fail to announce, when traveling to tourist places, but exited the world in silence. Note: Death humbles us. Can we practice to not be narcissistic, and act humble while we are still alive too?
By Seema Patelabout a year ago in Poets
5/5/25
The sun hides As the moon looks at me with adoring eyes My heart betrays me with its lies But my brain keeps me wise to my demise
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Trauma
Trauma is the spice of life It’s what makes the mundane enjoyable No matter how horrible It’s better being here than there
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
When they left, a part of you did too now go find it
When you love someone deeply, they don’t just become part of your life — they become part of your self-image. So when they’re gone, you don’t just lose them.
By ERabout a year ago in Poets
Catterina
She waits for a Prince, but the gargoyles know more than he ever will. * * * * Poem inspired by my darling, Catterina
By Natasha Collazoabout a year ago in Poets
The First Kiss of a New Dawn
In the quiet hum of the breaking day, Where shadows linger, yet fade away, I felt the touch of something new, A spark, a light—so pure, so true.
By Masood Zahidabout a year ago in Poets
Falling Forward in the Dark
I stumbled first, then lost my way, Each step a bruise, each breath a sway. The darkness wrapped its cold embrace, A never-ending, shadowed race.
By Masood Zahidabout a year ago in Poets