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.

California Copacetic
The CV2 2-Day Poem Contest, is an annual event put on by the Winnipeg-based journal, Contemporary Verse 2. A list of 10 words, often made up of archaic ones, is released on the specified Friday in April, precisely at 12am-midnight, from which point you have 48 hours to create a poem containing each word, in the form given by the contest organizers.
By Christina Perry6 years ago in Poets
The Light Source
Of soul and dollar bills, The account finds. And all the time that fills Those active minds. Let slip work to grant more.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Poets
I Rather Be
I rather be alone than to be around someone that don’t listen to me, I rather be alone than beg for your attention, I rather be alone than being with a person who only continues to insult my intelligence,
By Diamond Dreams Movement6 years ago in Poets
This is your first time
This is your first time Your first time on the drink when the lips of many men want to kiss you, an eighteen year old girl.
By Miss Riggie6 years ago in Poets
I didn't know
I was unaware Of what you thought of me. I thought I was the friend who Sat by the sidelines Watching everyone else Have fun.
By smith morgan6 years ago in Poets
Bury Me Where The Cherry Trees Blow
Bury me where the cherry trees blow, Right by the river, banks filled with flower snow Right under our old and gnarly tree.
By Srobona Basu6 years ago in Poets
Fable
the moon bled stars into the dark sky, while a boy called out to the sky in delight: my mother says I have stars in my eyes
By Caroline Stanley6 years ago in Poets
Prescription
Take your time lay next to me unwind let me whisper the sweetest words of excitement in your ear I want to be the shine in your daylight.
By Nadine Pacquette6 years ago in Poets
Poem N°2
Are nights to cry face the grief and let go the fear that has silenced us. Now scream louder, not abandon us and on the street give it all
By Soledad Bravo Briones6 years ago in Poets
Self Confidence
You see in him there Embarrassed from the corner of the eye Gagging on his own vortex A thing he created of rotational deliberacy
By philosophia lux6 years ago in Poets
Reality
My pen never wanted to write this But my mind would ache if I resist So I would write it with all my busting feels Father, yeah, real
By Harydo Neon6 years ago in Poets
The Queen Comes
Pear Trees Phoenix Wings Luminous Moon Royalty In Bloom Blessed, Highly Favored The Queen. A Stage Forever flowering
By UniquePoet6 years ago in Poets