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Top Stories
Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Hello
If I had a cent for every open challenge, I would have no sense.
Cathy holmesPublished 3 days ago in PoetsDrizzling heart
They never knew my name Until the drizzling hearts spoke up Solo sole seldom survives May nights own lights Not until they lose their identity
The Statistic
I can’t move today. Why is this cycle so vicious? Every potentially meaningful moment is promptly thrown away. Will I be a statistic?
BrettNotGregPublished 2 days ago in PoetsI'm Fire!
It’s not about bad hair but bad air. I breathe fire you breathe rain. Dousing water on my dreams sending my hopes into steam!
Cynthia FieldsPublished 4 days ago in PoetsI Hate When People Ask About You
I hate when people ask about you As if your pain is mine to share. You’re tougher than I’ll ever be, But the heartache is yours to bare.
Darby S. FisherPublished 6 days ago in PoetsWounded Soul
I moan all day I moan all night Just like cats after a fight ---- My claws are strong My claws run deep They tend to hurt most in my sleep
G. A. BoteroPublished 5 days ago in PoetsMay The Fourth Be With You
Introduction This is just a silly villanelle for today May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. The music is the "Star Wars Theme" by Big Daddy who you can read more about here:
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 days ago in Poetsdreaming
~ Dad set your paintings ablaze on a Thursday, piled in a heap of rubble and ruin, his gruff tenor thick with tears as he struck the match. I was furious. With him, with you, with
Heather HublerPublished 4 days ago in Poets
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.
Memorable
When lightening cracks and everything shudders I always think I am the white in between existing for precisely one flashing moment
Love is indispensable to living.
Love is indispensable to living. _____By Aranna Hasan Delwar. Nothing but love can keep me alive, Without love, death will come to claim me,
Aranna Hasan DelwarPublished 31 minutes ago in PoetsWhere I'm From
I’m from flower soup And conversations with Tulips. I’m from teddy bears and reading to mourning doves in the flower basket.
Holly NacePublished about an hour ago in PoetsGrateful Gear
When life is a ride You are a vehicle Gratitude is the gear Attitude is real You, my dear The same words have nameless meanings
They Could Live On
If You don't take the stories that You find Residing within Your mind And use ink on the page to let them lie When Your time comes, Your stories will go with You
Thavien YliasterPublished about an hour ago in PoetsHeart-Shaped and Baby Pink
My fingers grazed across his face And how the world changed color All that was bold and hardened Was now soft as baby pink
The Creator
The God is the creator, God is the listener. And the source of all creation. God is the founder, God is the saver.
Hurt
Life hurts Love hurts Known hurts Death hurts Together hurts Leaving you hurts Being with you hurts Being without you hurts
Farhat NaseemPublished about 2 hours ago in Poets
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The creative faces behind your favorite stories.
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