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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.

Body Positivity
We live in a society where having the ideal body is necessary to succeed. Nevertheless, what if we could develop love? Our bodies, just how they are now?
By Jazmin Fernandez4 years ago in Poets
I put My Feelings in my Pouch...👝
Let me stop you right there, I'm not soft or insecure... Etymology... I remember when I beseeched for your consideration...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)4 years ago in Poets
The Pen
In a small town with a close-knit crowd, Stood Judge Thompson, respected and proud. Presiding over a murder trial so dire,
By Althaf 4 years ago in Poets
YOU
You are a wonder, a mystery to behold A unique soul, with stories untold Your heart beats to a rhythm all its own A spirit that shines, with a light brightly shown
By Fiza Khan4 years ago in Poets
Infinite Possibilities
A world without end, A sea of endless creativity, A journey that never bends. A canvas waiting to be painted, A page waiting to be written,
By VocalVibes4 years ago in Poets
I ASK MY SELF
Do I carry the weight of the world, On my shoulders, like a burden unfurled? Is it my responsibility to help them heal, To make their pain disappear, to make them feel?
By Hammd Ahtisham4 years ago in Poets
One
All I know is all I know — just quasi-growth within rigid parameters. But an unseen show in constant flow, underlying and subtle,
By Jacob Sherman4 years ago in Poets
"A Gift of Love"
Love is a gift A blessing that life brings A feeling that warms the heart And inspires beautiful things A thing so special,
By Musfirah Kashif4 years ago in Poets
And In my real inner being
In my real inner being everything is just naturally good great mind great thoughts calmness and peace joy the contemplation is always in there and analyzes after some of the others unwanted waves but still I can tell healing daily from abuse is the only way
By Antea Lumina Kala Matylda 4 years ago in Poets
The Promise of Tomorrow
Today may be difficult. Better than this tomorrow It can be cruel. But day after tomorrow The sun will rise for us. Therefore
By Tauroi4 years ago in Poets
Love at First Sight
My heart skipped a beat, my breath caught in my throat, As I laid my eyes on you, I felt a sudden jolt. I couldn't believe what I was feeling inside, But there was no denying, it was love at first sight.
By Fiza Khan4 years ago in Poets
"Cleaning"
I hold the duster in my hand, conducting it like a wand as I make the dust disappear from every surface. Pushing the button, the loud hum of the vacuum fills my ears as I move it along the brown carpet, hearing the dirt being sucked up occasionally.
By Amethyst Champagne4 years ago in Poets