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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.

The Weight of Yesterday
The past is a heavy load, But memories are the feathers, That keep us from sinking in the road.
By Astra3 years ago in Poets
i want it more and more.
eyes.to.show.my.soul- parts unheard, untold; static and still, spoken louder: the truth is best... used.without.limits. i say all the parts; sometimes deliberate, i loudly pronounce the silence.
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
The Lunar New Year ( Chinese New Year 2023 )
The Lunar New Year is here, The Year of the Rabbit is near, With joy and happiness, we cheer, For the Spring Festival is finally here.
By VIDHYASAGAR3 years ago in Poets
Toxic Love with CIGARETTE
The devil and the cigarette, a love so vile, A deadly addiction, that never goes out of style. A soothing sensation, with every inhale,
By VIDHYASAGAR3 years ago in Poets
What Happens When The Truth Comes Out
Truth, in known words can hurt us. Ignorance is sometimes good, but not when lies are to powerful. Truth needs to me known to us.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Poets
"The Journey of True Love: Navigating the Path to a Deep and Meaningful Connection"
True love is one of the most sought-after and elusive experiences in life. It is a feeling of deep affection and connection that goes beyond mere infatuation or physical attraction. True love is characterised by a sense of trust, respect, and selflessness that allows two people to grow and support each other in every aspect of their lives.
By vignesh D3 years ago in Poets
"5 Secrets to Making a Full-Time Income on YouTube"
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By Make Money Online3 years ago in Poets
Listen to the wind
I shouldn’t have had coffee. It’s day three of this tiredness in my chest, it turns into a tree branch, ready to snap in the wind.
By Jamie Ramsay3 years ago in Poets
Still I Rise
You might record me in history With your severe, bent lies, You may trample me in the extremely soil Yet, similar to tidy, I'll rise.
By Seven Sky3 years ago in Poets
Haiku
How to Write a Fire Haiku A haiku is a Japanese poem traditionally consisting of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables respectively. The word "haiku" is derived from the first two syllables of the Japanese phrase 散歩道 (haikai no ku), meaning "highway" or "pathway".
By Shameer3 years ago in Poets
Batchelder The Great
Shawn Batchelder, a vocal member, tipped me in support of a poem I wrote. Without any creations of his own, I have no means to thank him beyond deeming him a patron and penning this poem in his honor. Thank you, Shawn, for your kind generosity. I hope you see this.
By J. S. Wade3 years ago in Poets
Suck
Shaking the cobwebs loose again. If breathing is so "necessary," and "natural," for human bodies, then why is mine so very,
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets