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.
"To know thyself"
Log in "To know thyself" is a famous philosophical maxim that has been attributed to ancient Greek philosophers, notably inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. It is a call for self-awareness, introspection, and understanding one’s true nature. The phrase invites individuals to seek a deep understanding of their own strengths, weaknesses, desires, and values, which is believed to be the key to leading a fulfilled and wise life.
By Azra parveen2 years ago in Poets
a thousand loose stitches
11/3/24 8:48pm I’m always having these dreams where I rear-end people and I think that stems from a trauma I haven’t met yet / I have trouble introducing myself / there are a thousand loose stitches in my grandpa’s sweater I stole about ten years ago / I never told him it was his / I don’t know if I ever will / he knows / I have trouble saying how I feel / it tastes bad in my mouth / it feels wrong on my skin / how it coats my teeth and how that light makes my pupils small / the time changes twice a year and so do I / it’s never been about the taste when your hands won’t let go of mine / I use a graph to find out how I feel / as if it’s something someone else has to teach me / I’m talking in my sleep to make up for the time I’m awake / someone told me men will shop until they die / changing their wives’ trim and replacing her tear-stained windows / I always wonder why they call it window shopping / when it’s more like stealing a pair of shoes and leaving your own in place / sacrificing everyone for your own happiness / sometimes it’s okay to be selfish
By Olivia Dodge2 years ago in Poets
