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.

Hair's Embrace: A Lover's Veil. Content Warning.
In shadows draped, her hair cascades, A veil that hides the moon's soft gaze, Yet in its depths, a mystery lies, A lover's heart, where passion flies.
By Shan Zain2 years ago in Poets
"Whispers of the Soul"
In a small town where tales were spun, Lived Hazel, a girl who loved the sun. At the school where laughter rang clear, Stood George, a boy, shy but sincere.
By Shan Zain2 years ago in Poets
A Way Out
Evil Cannot Live In the presence of Peace. When the Soul is Eclipsed by love
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
The Darkness is a Cycle
Eh? Again? Already—soon to come—right now? …Like last time. Cimmerian we all become for a moment or several. Like a being in aphotic waters, hearing mum-mum-mumblings of shadows.
By K. Kocheryan2 years ago in Poets
Sick
Elisa Lam is the black water vanished behind the rafters Peeking like a laughing ghoul with a lit up elevator No, I am the black water Sick, so utterly sick
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Poets
If She Had Wings. Content Warning.
If she had wings This girl would fly: Flex those great heavy things Dense with muscle and bone Just launch herself right out the window
By Jean McKinney2 years ago in Poets
When We Were Gods
I am God. And I am falling. I do not look at the earth rising up to meet me, but at the rift in the sky leaving me behind.
By Clerone Benting2 years ago in Poets
The Pages Of Time
This is just an idea inspired by interests that I have in common with my Muse, and presented as a villanelle. As I was writing this it became clear that the most common religions today have no Goddesses, which says a lot I think.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
Face in the sky
Enigmas like this happen once every twenty years. Celestial forces at work perhaps, creating beauty, catastrophes, and monumental sights.
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Poets
Love and Rebellion: Decoding the Hidden Meanings in Shakespeare's Sonnets.
Love and Rebellion: Decoding the Hidden Meanings in Shakespeare's Sonnets William Shakespeare's sonnets are considered some of the greatest love poems ever written. Filled with soaring metaphors, beautiful imagery, and timeless declarations of affection, they have captivated readers for centuries. But beneath the surface of these romantic verses, many scholars believe there lies a deeper current: a current of rebellion against societal norms and unspoken desires.
By Sharon Dani2 years ago in Poets
The Thespian
The Thespian Some have lectured me, some have taught, Some have whispered, the knowledge I’ve sought. But few have touched me down to my soul,
By Dan R Fowler2 years ago in Poets
Imagination
I am trying, I am trying so hard, To make sense Of the intangible sweetness That surrounds me In my dreams. When I am awake, I don’t remember what was dreamt to me,
By Ute Luppertz ✨ 2 years ago in Poets