art

Poetry and art go hand in hand; in fact, a poem is just art in the written form.

Mirror
I’m not unclean, but I ain’t pure either. Smeared my lipstick and broke the mirror. I’ve been too low not to know the soil
By Carmen Fletcher7 years ago in Poets
Self Portrait
A dark brown container Reeks of birch and rot. A rustic setting for an atelier, The artist dwells within Composing pieces of societal disapproval,
By Nick Speros7 years ago in Poets
Art
In the beginning there’s always two, no matter your origin And the universe in all of her beauty takes years to handcraft you into what you are and what you’ll become
By Allyson Woody7 years ago in Poets
White Sky
A flicker of candle flame, from the ledges of the porcelain, milky white, reflection-less window pane. The drop of water on a nearby leaf
By Wendy Wachtel7 years ago in Poets
Lost at Sea
Lost at Sea again, search for clarity. Frozen in my web of fear and insecurities. Buried in the deep, broken at the core. Time to heal this weathered soul and climb back out that hole.
By Jon Hart7 years ago in Poets
The Lone Runner
her feet against the inky rubber track: slap twap, slap twap—, bum knee! her braid, driving the cadence home between her shoulder blades: swip tip, swip tip.
By Alana Boyles7 years ago in Poets
Decode
Here I sit beneath the twilight sky. Watching, waiting for the sun to say goodnight. Let the world around me darken to velvet black. Where I can see the silvery moon smiling back.
By Misty Gewin7 years ago in Poets
Self Discovery
As she walks ahead, she's stuck in a loop She hasn’t figured out the root The core where all of it stems So many layers, she lost count of them
By Amanda Iadinardi7 years ago in Poets
Halloween Travelers
Welcome traveler's you've come far. Just to claim your candy bars- So open now this pumpkin bag and reach inside, you never know just what you'll find.
By Misty Gewin7 years ago in Poets
Mz X's Legacy
I met a Woman, who told me her story. I met a Warrior who banded with me. I met a Goddess who revealed her Humanity. And I affirmed what is the true meaning of being Human.
By Jean Paul Limage7 years ago in Poets
Framed
As I sit here, I gaze upon this beautiful woman. She reminds me of all the other beautiful woman I have loved before. That I have loved
By Chloe M.7 years ago in Poets
Poets in Motion: National Poetry Month Contest
Because we have so many talented, dedicated poets in Vocal's network, we decided that we had to do something special to celebrate National Poetry Month! We've announced a community-wide contest, and we want you to be a part of it.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Poets