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Top Stories
Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Ask Me In December
Ask me in December If I love you And I will close my eyes and smile I will take my time before I speak I will breathe you in like a candle of pine
angela hepworthPublished 4 days ago in PoetsLow Whistles
The wind has a low whistle, coming from the north east. It’s the end of April. The wind shouldn’t be coming from the north east.
Diana PennPublished 2 days ago in PoetsTry These
How carefully some choose the right footwear Occasion, mood, height, weight, color and style Collapse the search parameters; they care
D. J. ReddallPublished about 21 hours ago in PoetsTurning
“I don’t know what I would do without you,” turns to “I don’t know what to do with you,” turns to “I don’t know,”
Sam Eliza GreenPublished 2 days ago in PoetsI Should Have Asked For Better
Here is Bab's unofficial challenge piece: *** I kept asking for December because it's the only time I remembered the season matched my state of mind
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 3 days ago in PoetsThe Meeting Place
The sky is a brilliant topaz blue; not a cloud in sight. There is a gentle breeze warmed by the overhead sun. A faint tinkling sound, like delicate glass windchimes is carried on the breeze.
J. Delaney-HowePublished 4 days ago in PoetsTrapped With A Neurodivergent Mind
I did not ask to be this way, to live with the reminder that I am always going to be different. It's like a prison and I'm doing my life sentence.
Angel AdagioPublished 4 days ago in PoetsTo the Stars
Evanescence has two faces—but none can be seen. Cast your spells. Do. I won't intervene. Loosen your grip. Lose your head. Let it go.
Collections
Themed story collections curated by the Vocal moderators.
Only the Classics
The roots from which poetry as we know it has flourished. Taking you back to the classical era, one stanza at a time.
Life as a Poet Knows It
Industry tips for new poets. Welcome to the Poets family.
America in Verse
One Nation, United by Poetry. Exploring the United States of America through word.
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Poets.
Toy house
In a curious little house made for a youngster's pleasure, With walls painted brilliant and windows wide, There lies a universe of marvel, unadulterated and valid,
The Clay Pot
In the core of a calm town fair, Stood a potter's modest home, where With calloused hands and delicate consideration, He formed his fantasies in earth's delicate gaze.
Breakfast
i’m not gonna tell you pretty lies, i’ve neither the time nor the inclination someone else can regale you with gussied up tales of right and wrong
Would You Ever Gonna Miss Me
Would you ever going to miss me when I am finally gone to the promised paradise yonder the clouds and yon like the grass misses the rain
Jowie EspirituPublished 29 minutes ago in PoetsVelvet Darkness
The Spirits Kiss me Awake, When it is Silent and the Skies are Dark. I can Taste the Nectar, The Inspiration Unicorns gather, the Fragrance of Amethyst and Ferns
Ute Luppertz ✨Published 30 minutes ago in PoetsI walk haphazardly
I walk haphazardly -----------By Aranna Hasan Delwar. I walk haphazardly Today no one comes to say goodbye, Less and less when that
Aranna Hasan DelwarPublished 31 minutes ago in PoetsIf I Were Money
If I were money, I would be sad, Wondering if I were lost, Wondering if I were had, People always guessing, If they had anymore,
Kristen UlrichPublished about an hour ago in PoetsA bond of illusion
A bond of illusion _____By Aranna Hasan Delwar. The day you became a bird wanting to fly I made a lot of calls that day.
Aranna Hasan DelwarPublished about 2 hours ago in Poets
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