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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.

For The New Year
The golden year you've waited for Arrived and here you are Just following the same routines That haven't worked, so far.
By Dana Crandell10 months ago in Poets
Lasting Love: Beyond Passion
Many people believe that lasting romances or marriages depend solely on love. But reality suggests that love alone is often not enough.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
Starting Again.
When I turned seventeen I thought I knew it all. I danced, I laughed, I knew my truths, I stood up firm and tall. - But when I reached nineteen, I learnt I didn’t know so much,
By Latisha Jean10 months ago in Poets
This is a Public Announcement
Attention! Attention! This is the moment your world stops! That’s right. Take a pause! Stop your mindless scrolling! Stop your monologue of mindless whining…
By Alisha Wilkins ✒️🦋🖋️10 months ago in Poets
I Am the Revelation
I’m not trying to start a revelation. I am the revelation— born in the static between yesterday’s lies and tomorrow’s headlines,
By Aja Truth10 months ago in Poets
Decisions That Make Us
People swear change arrives in January, wrapped in fresh calendars and clean promises, in vision boards pinned with borrowed dreams,
By Hannah Lambert10 months ago in Poets
The Unfolding: Becoming the Resilient Woman at 40
At 40, embrace your role as a resilient middle-aged woman. "I'll enjoy whatever life gives me." Reaching middle age, I finally understand this. Truly insightful women possess a resilient mindset. It’s not about being tough or confrontational, but about seeing things clearly, letting go, and living life at your own pace.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing10 months ago in Poets
how to make a mother's grief. Content Warning.
Yield: at least 1 ruined harvest Difficulty: Impossible to master without... Prep time: Longer than a season, shorter than a myth.
By Isabella Nesheiwat10 months ago in Poets
PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 17-B / TEMPORARY USE OF FACILITY
Attention is hereby given to all residents, visitors, and persons passing through: An open competition will take place. Participation is open to all ages, without exception, waiver, or prior distinction.
By Dagmar Goeschick10 months ago in Poets
How to relax each cell
Believe and feel the change, feel connection with the pure golden light of the Universe, stars, Moon, Planetes Galaxy. Enter your inner space, connect with the chi field of universal unconditional love, and from there you start to feel like all your cells start to relax with pure warm love, and step by step smiling into the whole body being
By Antea Lumina Kala Matylda 10 months ago in Poets
Daily Check-in with My Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)
***How to read: The poetry portion is in bold while I left the steps/instructions italicized and underlined.*** DAILY ANT CHECK (Automatic Negative Thoughts):
By Jesse Lee10 months ago in Poets
Evolution
Looking to redeem your past and get some retribution? Your resolution lies in the journey of self evolution. First off you need to make amends with yesterday.
By Joe Patterson10 months ago in Poets