surreal poetry

Surrealist poetry embodies the essence of poetry itself, drawing upon shocking imagery and lyrical incongruities to comment on the inner-workings of the mind.

Betrayal's blade
Betrayal's Blade cuts deep, Like a knife through tender meat. It wounds the soul, leaves scars to keep, And makes the heart skip a beat.
By Trapour4 years ago in Poets
Variable Fun Factor
i fuckin enjoyed it i thought it was the grouse it got me on multiple levels and up and out of the house i fuckin enjoyed it
By Bren4 years ago in Poets
For Better, For (Much, Much) Worse
After waiting years At last, they had found themselves In each others' arms ... Exchanging their vows They had both made promises
By Thavien Yliaster4 years ago in Poets
The Bridge and the Moon
She dreamed of the Brooklyn Bridge at night, Arches like stained-glass windows—a stunning sight. The moonlight kissed the East River below,
By Jennifer M. Ward4 years ago in Poets
Purgatory
You are a visitor. The bodies you travel through are as fluid to you as a river. We all watch you wade through the river, legs striding through water, knees lifting above the surface- it is almost effortless.
By Gypsy4 years ago in Poets
Pasts and Presents.
The past always holds it's own allure, It can be a place of sweet memories, of comfort and warmth, Yet it's important not to romanticize what once was and remember what it now is,
By Tommy Ballard4 years ago in Poets
Solitude's Embrace
This poem is about the experience of feeling lonely and isolated in a world that is often crowded and busy. The speaker describes the emptiness and longing they feel for someone to understand and be with them. Despite their attempts to fill the void with laughter and distractions, the loneliness persists. The speaker expresses their hope for a sign that they are not alone and for a chance to find their place in the world. The poem also touches on the idea of finding joy in the little things and holding onto hope that one day they will find love and companionship to heal their loneliness.
By Zohaib Sunesara4 years ago in Poets
Pandora’s Box
My mind It cycles rapidly Apathy invading every crevice So nothingness is standing in the way of happiness And it's this very sentiment
By Bridge Theory4 years ago in Poets
Do You Want To Know A Secret?
Goodnight, he says. Goodnight, she says back. Music drifts from the other room, under the door, And she sleeps, quickly and effortlessly, as children do.
By Crystal Davis4 years ago in Poets
Escaping
Eyelids like anvils, sinking my eyes deep Darkness growing as time passes by And I can feel my body getting heavier as it
By Bridge Theory4 years ago in Poets
The Nomad
I see a nomad stuck in no man’s land A wayward wanderer on the side of the road And like a deer in headlights He stands there frozen
By Bridge Theory4 years ago in Poets
Everything
I Am MYSTERIOUS Your MYSTERIOUS
By Stephanie J. Bradberry4 years ago in Poets