inspirational

Inspirational poetry is just the thing to lift your spirits or rejuvenate your creativity.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏
I wonder what it's like to be this cute- and then not even know it. I wonder what's like to be a kitten and be so hungry that you cry out at the sound of people nearby, terrified but hoping to get something to eat. What it's like to hide in the bushes and smell the food from the Wendy's drive through less than 100 ft away.
By Colleen Waltersabout a year ago in Poets
Beacon
In the dark where shadows creep, A light stands tall, its promise deep. Through storm and night, it casts its flame, Guiding the lost who whisper your name.
By Alpha Manabout a year ago in Poets
Old Pep McGee
Old Pep McGee Was rusted Glass cracked LED shinning brightly As the canvas of the tent Shook violently The campers playing poker
By Ashley Houstonabout a year ago in Poets
We Individual Flames
They say there's a fire inside us all, And pondering this may be our flaw. But wouldn't we feel the warmth? Why does it feel so mundane, so
By Sady Bayne about a year ago in Poets
Lantern Light
The guardrails of time have engaged Lantern Light to lead the way. Guiding the ships through the harbor at the dock of the bay. In the right place at the right time, sticking to its own divine course and not be swayed.
By Jacqueline Elaine Hudsonabout a year ago in Poets
Waxing
In the dark, I found myself. In the mist, I lost my light In the sun, I thought I saw the truth, In the moon, I found disguise.
By E.K. Danielsabout a year ago in Poets
Beast Of Burden
I peek into the darkness to try to find the light The means of a correction I'm just trying to survive. The tunnel is long and looming
By Ly Annaabout a year ago in Poets
Toileting in Nature
Toileting in Nature Blooming here on my new loo, the wind hums soft through the trees, a bird sings like it knows my secret,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Juggling Love
Juggling Love You toss affection through the air, a dance of risk and flame. I catch it, drop it, catch again, each throw a different name.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Paper Lanterns
paper lanterns drifting gently in the clouds a fire in its heart and no agenda to acquire paper lanterns like the snowflake being ploughed
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago in Poets
Mary’s Non-optional Lovelight Continuum. Runner-Up in Lantern Light Challenge. Top Story - December 2025.
Only Grandma is unbreakable beacon Silent shine over sadistic somber a global menace naught but light and fire destroys
By The Dani Writerabout a year ago in Poets
i smell snow
i smell snow it's on the horizon where blooms grow out under the sky and the frost clings like a hug that's forgotten and the wind blows
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago in Poets