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Top Stories
Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Making Time
If Time had wandered weary in And sat him down to drink, And whispered in his weary voice "I have no time to think", I'd take my father's face to mine
Hannah MoorePublished 4 days ago in PoetsMirages
I’d always placed you on a pedestal. Incredible you were--your castle glimmered in the sky. I was always stagnant as I watched you there:
new world
there is no escape from cement-bourne memories habits forced deep into genetics until they blend forwards with the self a cage familiar yet no less daunting
Turning Pages of Life
Life’s like a book — some parts are good, others not so much. Still, keep turning the pages; you might find the best chapter next. If someone hurts you, choose to forgive or just let it be, but never change who you are for them.
Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 5 days ago in PoetsInfidelity
engulfed in her, seaweed hair buffed secular friction between her unibrow. Etched with intoxicating finesse. Camel molars winced crooked in her mouth as she relaxed her tongue,
Natasha CollazoPublished 9 days ago in PoetsWriting is my Addiction
Writing is my addiction. I don’t see it as an affliction even though it continues in repetition. I have to write everyday. Life holds no real sense of glory unless I’m in my writing closet crafting a story.
Joe PattersonPublished 7 days ago in PoetsThe Moon is Chaos
Even now, I think about your vulnerable waxing, clinging to us with a bold strobe-light, spotlight, nestling your tragedies
Mackenzie DavisPublished 8 days ago in PoetsAsk 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 10 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.
Remote Retreat
Office attire, Stuck in a chair, pretending to work.. Yearning for my couch..
Yasemin Yiğit KuruPublished 27 minutes ago in PoetsMountain Memories
Mountain Memories It wasn’t so much the words that were said, Or the warmth of the sun falling upon my head. It wasn’t so much the food fatback that was cookin’,
Dan R FowlerPublished about an hour ago in PoetsThe Moon Softly Glows
The moon softly glows, Peace whispers in the night air, Watchful protector rests.
Printique StudiosPublished about an hour ago in PoetsBridge of Hearts
I'm sure that you'll agree with me when I say that it's not easy to step into another person's shoes and that we wish that someone would step into ours. '
Michelle LiewPublished about an hour ago in Poetsthe gravity of it all
it weighs heavy on me these planets and stars the orbitting galaxy clusters all under control of one force the gravity of it all
⸘jason alan‽Published about 2 hours ago in PoetsResilience
In the shadowed depths where darkness thrives, I rise, a phoenix from ash, in resilient strides. Beneath the weight of trials, I stand tall,
Peter YinusaPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsLove you forever
Like a raging fire straddling the soul, emphatic and pure Her love seemed endless. Restless. Relentless. As she looked in his eyes and thought about all the times he’d brought her flowers, pulses of anger and rage flashed in the forefront of her mind.
Fire
In the heart of the night, where shadows dance, A primal force awakens, in fiery trance. With crackling whispers and glowing hue,
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