performance poetry
Performance Poetry is poetry out loud; poems brought from the page to the stage.
My Senses Reel with Spice
I've never written a villanelle before. It might not be something that I rush to do again. However, the smells from my kitchen this afternoon after a Christmas baking marathon were an inspiration as was a perusal of the works of famous Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas and so here, immortalised in stringent poetic form is my sensory experience from preparing to fruition as I created traditional Christmas fayre for this festive period.
Rachel DeemingPublished 5 months ago in PoetsWhispers of Christmas Joy
In the quiet of winter's breath, a story unfurls, Where silver snowflakes dance, and euphoria sees. Underneath a sky enhanced in 12 PM's blue,
Artical MediaPublished 5 months ago in PoetsThe Rains from the Heavens
The rains from the heavens, do not discriminate They cleanse and sanctify all the same and offer a pause to both ruminate and celebrate
Paul StewartPublished 5 months ago in PoetsRays of Hope: A Poem on AIDS
In this present reality where shadows wait close, A test that many face, however, none need dread. Helps, a quiet guest in the evening,
What Better Season?
Merry. Happy. Warm. Enjoy. These are the words employed as greetings during this holiday season The meaning is obvious as we strive to believe in the oblivious belief that everything is ok so we say we’re grateful
Kevin NewtonPublished 5 months ago in PoetsA Poem on AIDS
In the domain where shadows dance, concealed, A quiet enemy, a murmured shout. A ghost is hidden in confusion, Helps, the quiet addition.
The Last Race of Freedom
As the rode across the land Past the windmills and fields of green To the battle front well they ride The enemy was coming
Sarah DanaherPublished 5 months ago in PoetsFather
Ghosts in my head Of a relationship we never had Raised by my dad But you I never set eyes on Long forgotten A dream
Atomic HistorianPublished 5 months ago in PoetsSoul
The profanity of creating duality in humanity A nonexistent existence Forcing torturous courses Mapped haphazardly Wrapping and trapping us in painful happenstance
Atomic HistorianPublished 5 months ago in Poets- Top Story - December 2023
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 When 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 PoetsShould I Ride?
The pregunta is a Spanish poetic form that proposes a question and offers a response. Here are the basic guidelines: Usually a collaborative poem . First stanza presents a question (or series of questions). Second stanza presents an answer while copying the form and structure of the first stanza. Quick note: The first stanza sets the structure for the second half of the poem. Not only does it decide the subject through the question (or questions) it asks, but it also decides the structure and form for the poem. Writers Digest, Robert Lee Brewer
Denise E LindquistPublished 5 months ago in Poets