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Top Stories
Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
The Goldilocks Paradox
To mock free will is to mock love! It can be made no clearer: Turn away!—away!—from the mirror And look inside—beyond—above!
C. Rommial ButlerPublished about 15 hours ago in PoetsSecond Glance
Butterflies can’t compare To the ocean– . A gravity deeper than the sea Pulled in toward the earth . When you look at me
Dinowars: Triceratop Strikes Back
Eh, what’s up long neck. If this rap battle was a car crash then you just entered the wrong wreck. You wanna fight? Well come and get it boy. You can’t handle the Triceratop ya tall skinny boy.
Joe PattersonPublished a day ago in PoetsMaster's Piece
_____________ you draw me into you erasing parts you say don't work reworking pieces you say don't fit __ you paint
Christy MunsonPublished 10 days ago in PoetsThe Edge of Extinction
Sitting on the edge of extinction, knowing that I am just a humble speck in the asteroid of humanity, I can't help but wonder
Cathy holmesPublished 3 days ago in PoetsChéri
Doe eyes small nose lips red perfect would be said, What a pleasant beauty, must've been blessed. Dancing fireflies couldn't compete, the fire burnt
Where the fault lies
An acrostic piece for my poem-a-day challenge that has become more of a poem-mostly-every-day thing. It is what it is, lol!
Heather HublerPublished 3 days ago in PoetsA Breath Of Fresh Air
Why do they call it "falling in love" when it is something much more romantic than that? I didn't fall into your arms, let go of my defenses, spill my vulnerabilities out from my heart and let you catch the pieces.
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.
I am
I am beautiful , cheerful too. I am an enigma, an open book too. I am a flowing river of desires, also the edge of dedication.
shobhana kadamPublished 5 minutes ago in PoetsThe Silent Weep
In a presentation's calm, where mumbles stop, A material hangs together as one. Brushstrokes hit the dance floor with bothered ease.
Rony SutradarPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsThe Crumpled Letter
Love's spark ignited, our hearts entwined, A fiery dance in your eyes I'd find. You slipped into my soul, a whispered vow,
The Enigmatic Echoes of Egypt
In the land of the Nile, where the pyramids rise, A tapestry of wonders, beneath desert skies. Whispering sands of a bygone age,
Samson E. GiftedPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsLife 💔2
In the quiet moments before the dawn, When the world is still, and the night withdrawn, Life whispers secrets to those who hear, In a language ancient, pure, and clear.
Hassan ArewaPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsPainting on life's canvas
As an artist picked up his brushes to create, We picked up our brushes to paint on the canvas of our lives. With each bold stroke, we begin to create,
Alecia HarriottPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsMemory Lane: After Hours
this road, memory lane– visiting hours are closed i can't stay too long this road isn't as safe in the night a hot wind blows a burning song, lyrics i cannot fight
Josh MorganPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsThe Devil and God are Raging Inside Me
Because everything in life is about deconstructing what you know and building something better. And whether we like to admit it, everything has it’s two sides.
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