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.

Over A Century
Heard in the news the other day About a grand lady whose life came to an end She was over a century in age Oh, the look that bestowed my face, could send anyone to an early grave
By Alyx Lennon4 years ago in Poets
Asphalt Bones
I met a man along the side, Of a crumbling road to nowhere, Leaning against some old forgotten sign. He had a weary sun-worn countenance,
By Ellany Daine4 years ago in Poets
Black Birds
I have a gift I call it a quilt But it’s not a quilt, it’s a poem instead Please watch my words come together to serve as my thread
By Jeffrey Sparks4 years ago in Poets
The Passing Of An Ancient
Howl of the wind, Rush of the snow, It all deepens the dragons’ fires below. Gath’red in the volcanoes Singing to the molten flames,
By Anastasia4 years ago in Poets
SOMETIMES WE CLOSE OUR EYES
A whisper said, "Sometimes it is not what you did... but rather what you did not say." Among the palest shadows, in the lea of certainty,
By Jackie Lawrence4 years ago in Poets
1 800-Suicid€
Feel as if I need to begin with this very much needed full disclosure. That way there can be absolutely no confusion. Not once in my lifetime have I thought bout making it game over. This is meant to try to peer into that type of mindframe to help towards a solution.
By Arthur William4 years ago in Poets
The name of happiness forever -- true feelings
Lean against your back and listen to the sound of the sea The setting sun and the sea are too clear This is where I found you
By Thu Hà Khương4 years ago in Poets
In Your Image
In Your Image “I am who I am because you are who you are. My heart is big because Yours is even greater. My mind thinks the way it does because you designed my life so that I do. I’m slow to anger because Your wrath is unmerciful. Time and time again I’m forgiving because Your affection knows no bounds. I choose love over hate any day because Your love is untainted. My soul transcends the flesh because You’re omnipresence. I go out my way to seek deep connections because You’re omniscient. Yes, in Your many names but ultimately The Most High.”
By Mavryk Daniel4 years ago in Poets
White Paint
It's August and the leaves have fallen The leaves are as dark, bland, and lifeless as the sky. The weather has gone cold but it feels warm against my chocolate brown complexion.
By Nazthekid4 years ago in Poets
Not Here Nor There. Top Story - June 2022.
The day broke And so did she What once held promise Now proves impossible With tired hands and tired eyes She moves while standing still
By A_Skeleton_Speaks4 years ago in Poets
The Kennel
Let the dog nod the grass, and tunnel for lost things he’d coddle Let the dog sniff the ferns, and snuff a shrinking age And when the walk ends, this dog must remain in the cage
By Octovo Libra 4 years ago in Poets
Today, Today
Today is the day I sleep, today, today, and not another day When the sun rises I will sleep I will succumb to the sirens sweep
By Octovo Libra 4 years ago in Poets