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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.

Soulmates in the Stars
Soulmates in the stars, forever shining bright In each other's eyes, a never-ending light Bound by fate, their love will never cease
By Deva4 years ago in Poets
My Forever Love
My love, my heart sings with your name, Each beat a symphony of devotion, With eyes that sparkle like the stars, And a smile that sets my soul in motion.
By The LCP Book4 years ago in Poets
"A Chance Meeting"
Once upon a time, in a bustling city, lived a young woman named Sarah. She had always been focused on her career and had little time for love. She spent her days working hard in her marketing job and her nights curled up with a good book.
By Vocal Trending 4 years ago in Poets
"The Song of the Kuyil Bird"
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of Tamil Nadu, lived a beautiful Kuyil bird. The Kuyil bird was known for its melodious singing and its sweet voice could be heard throughout the village.
By Vocal Trending 4 years ago in Poets
"Love Found in the Forest"
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of a beautiful forest, lived a young girl named Rose. Rose had always been a kind and caring person, but she had never been in love.
By Vocal Trending 4 years ago in Poets
What learning to write poetry taught me
During high school I took an online creative writing class through my local community college. I enjoyed creating stories and thinking up new characters, but then came the poetry section, and I hate it. Before we had even started it, I hated it. I had such trouble with making things that sounded like poems, and even when the professor would say he enjoyed one, it still didn't feel like I was writing poetry. I loved creating stories, but poetry was just too open for me. But then there are some kinds of poems that strict you so much, like a Shakespeare Sonnet, giving you specific syllables for lines. I reluctantly created almost 15 poems, and here are some of those. (skip to the end if you want to hear what I learned from writing poetry)
By Ashlee :)4 years ago in Poets
New Hope. Top Story - January 2023.
Warm and orange glow Worries were set on fire Reduced to ashes ~~~~~ Dandelion wind Ashes floated among them Bones were left behind ~~~~~ The ground swallowed it To burn in the depths of hell Deep Earth's core ~~~~~ Clouds' dams burst open The rain blessed the fertile soil Tiny leaves emerged
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran4 years ago in Poets
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
What's the example action for law 11? Law 11 is "Learn to keep people dependent on you." This law advises to provide valuable resources or information, in order to keep others dependent on you, and therefore in your power.
By RedFate4 years ago in Poets
Treasure Your Worth Without Measure.
Seek to be worth knowing rather than being well known, Since that's the beauty of letting your true essence take the throne.
By Grace Blessing4 years ago in Poets
Salmon Ladder Shuffle
Faster, faster, iconoclast! Sportscaster calling shots drops the shady pastor from the pedestal — a bull's-eye from his plasma blaster.
By Jacob Sherman4 years ago in Poets
Lessons or Therapy
You tell me I’m safe To relax, and let fears go But, trusting is hard…
By Alexis Dean Jr.4 years ago in Poets
craft fear
this is not a test, and it will go down on your permanent record. sirens wail, sounds of alarm encompassing just under half of us
By ⸘jason alan‽4 years ago in Poets