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.

THE LEMON CURD RECIPE
The Lemon Curd Recipe The years began to blur away, Like photographs left in the sun, Names and faces drifted softly, One by one by one.
By H J Myers5 months ago in Poets
Double Vision. Top Story - June 2026.
Those eyes see me for what I am Furies' empty sockets' intent Seizing me, come what may Circling their prey, circumvent .
By Gerard DiLeo5 months ago in Poets
Stormy Sunshine Clouds at the Bay 2014
Stormy Sunshine Clouds at the Bay 2014 Another Decade of Another Life I was standing at the Phillips station in Rockport, waiting on Gloria to finish her shift, the two of us sharing breakfast snacks like we always did. Nothing fancy just the kind of small ritual that becomes the heartbeat of a friendship. The bay stretched out behind the palms, pretending to be calm.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 5 months ago in Poets
The Basilica of Forgetting
Once upon a midnight dreary I wandered lone as a midnight dreary Shall I become weak and weary On a summer's day When the rain pours and the petrichor tastes like peace and poignancy
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Poets
The Deep Pulls at Me
It's quite possible I'm in crisis On high alert internally Non combustible but The precipice lies Beneath my heavy body.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Poets
SCREAM
Overwhelmed Underappreciated Mistaken Neglected Abused Living Through The Realizations Of Our Power Sometimes I Want To Scream...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)5 months ago in Poets
Rearward . Winner in Don’t Turn Around Challenge.
🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 Incongruous rage eludes me, “lover boy” it snared you like quicksand, I quavered you’re quelled and qua
By Edward Swafford5 months ago in Poets
-PAIN-
My scars aren’t a straight story. Perhaps jagged around the edges. Four fluorescent moons staring into the darkness of me. Seems as if it’s just beginning.
By ROMEO5 months ago in Poets
Human vs. System
Today I had an appointment with a nurse. I hadn't met her before, and I didn't even see her during our phone call. Someone lost my appointment request form,
By Sun Bee5 months ago in Poets
You Survived More Than You Remember
You survived the nights nobody saw, The battles hidden behind every flaw, The moments you smiled while carrying pain, And still found strength to rise again.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun5 months ago in Poets
The Naming of What Remains
As June was in full bloom The bridge between spring And summer Offers brighter skies And warmer climes We two sat Companions
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Poets
Summer's Bride
Here she comes, dressed in white Blushing, she’s a beautiful sight Eyes in the shade of Alexandrite She rules the day without a fight
By Mother Combs5 months ago in Poets