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.

Sorting Things Out
I didn't even know they had noticed me, but I guess they did. They called me in-- on Monday morning. There were two of them.
By Wm Kucera 4 years ago in Poets
Bitter Kiss
Dear, Bitterness... From the taste of your kiss How’d a Love so Strong… Veer around to a Bitter Kiss… Moments of silence and levity,
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)4 years ago in Poets
The Warmth On My Lips
Silver fingertips gliding, gently grasping Silky water, clanking Smoke, billowing from the stove top with forgotten dinner leftovers
By Stephanie Bojanek 4 years ago in Poets
Sweet Comforts
Pat... Pat... Pat... Pat... I stir from my sleep and turn towards the edge of the bed instinctively. Pat. Pat. Pat. Pat. As he gets closer, the sound gets louder. I’m now fully awake. He realizes our bedroom door is open.
By RJ Lyons4 years ago in Poets
Dragon in a Cave
Warm and soft, Safe and secure, Surrounded by my Treasures. Each little thing Such comfort it brings These instruments of my pleasures.
By Natalie Gray4 years ago in Poets
The Park
Joyous children playing the field is wild with running kids happiness and growth. Freshly cut grass my fingers lace through it
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Poets
Infatuation
I dreamed a dream you smiled a shiny smile your hair harassed and hurried the wind withered and wilted your glare glanced and glided
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Poets
anti-comfort.
I left comfort outside the door and all I’ve got there are pains all over my body I take pleasure in sufferin’ * from head to toe
By Sun Bee4 years ago in Poets
Suns Got My Back
i've got the sun on my back and its warming my bones stewing any marrow i might have in me in them my spine is in the sun
By Bren4 years ago in Poets
If We Agree We Are In This Together, Do We Also Agree It's Not A Competition
When you bring it into question, keep these words in mind and close to home. Don't ask me for answers that only confirm your biases, looking to be victimized. If what i tell you's gonna make you crazy, or runaway, and don't let it be an excuse to shirk or shrink OUR relations. I can't stop the shame you feel, and i refuse to own what isn't mine to take.
By ⸘jason alan‽4 years ago in Poets
Apology Letter
I will not apologise for my reaction to my circumstances I could've known better, used better discretion But I've never been able to take charge in this house,
By Chick Orlando4 years ago in Poets
"normal love, normal life"
Touching you was new I felt new Different Normal Like my insecurities Could be washed away And the way your Cock slipped out
By Veronica 4 years ago in Poets