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Inspirational poetry is just the thing to lift your spirits or rejuvenate your creativity.
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A Special Type of Hell
The challenge is to write a villanelle One that makes sense and reads correct For me, this is a special type of hell * With rules in poetry, I don't do well
Paul StewartPublished 5 months ago in Poets Let Healing Bloom
In shadows deep where sorrow sighs, A soul in struggle, where hope denies. Battles waged within, a silent war, Depression's grip, a heavy core.
Raymond InosantoPublished 5 months ago in PoetsJagged Scars
The jagged scars that cross my soul, from truth or falsehood ne’er to feel, of what, pray tell, have they foretold? *
Cathy holmesPublished 5 months ago in PoetsWhen Darkness Falls
When darkness falls and your sins you recall the paralysis can leave you feeling captive and it's hard to find joy in anything at all
Paul StewartPublished 5 months ago in PoetsFreedom
“Freedom” Flying the flag of your country because it stands for it’s peoples Remembering those who gave their life was a sacrifice for what was right
Corey W HarlandPublished 5 months ago in PoetsWhen Being Becomes
When being becomes The river undeterred By the depths it plumbs... <> Do you hear the drums And the unspoken word When being becomes?
C. Rommial ButlerPublished 5 months ago in PoetsDrawn
Unbeknown to me, I have experienced a sensory shift. I am now drawn to ‘the night sounds.’ As I walk from my unit beckoned by the nameless, I expect silence; long after the all-too-brief, ferocious tempest of the earlier electrical storm.
Pauline FountainPublished 5 months ago in PoetsDeciding
Everyday I pose to myself, what shall I do? Most days it’s already decided. Go to work. Living that safe life of routine.
Petals gently fall
Petals gently fall, Cherry blossoms' ballet grace, Nature's symphony, Hues twirl with fragrant whispers, Hope and love waltz in embrace.
Printique StudiosPublished 5 months ago in PoetsThe Most Precious Thing
Once more this is inspired by conversations with my Muse. I do find Villanelle's very easy to write and I have written a guide on how to do it, which many are finding useful and is included at the end of this one.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 5 months ago in Poetsstory of the wise parrot
It happened a long time ago. A parrot lives with its two children in a dense forest. His life continued happily. One day, a hunter walking through the forest saw a beautiful baby parrot. .
STORY CREATORPublished 5 months ago in PoetsLittle Visitors
There’s a cardinal at the window, she’s tapping on the pane I wonder if it’s mama Come to chat with me, today There’s a chance it could be daddy
Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 5 months ago in Poets