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Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Low Whistles
The wind has a low whistle, coming from the north east. It’s the end of April. The wind shouldn’t be coming from the north east.
Diana PennPublished 2 days ago in PoetsTry These
How carefully some choose the right footwear Occasion, mood, height, weight, color and style Collapse the search parameters; they care
D. J. ReddallPublished about 10 hours ago in PoetsTurning
“I don’t know what I would do without you,” turns to “I don’t know what to do with you,” turns to “I don’t know,”
Sam Eliza GreenPublished a day ago in PoetsI Should Have Asked For Better
Here is Bab's unofficial challenge piece: *** I kept asking for December because it's the only time I remembered the season matched my state of mind
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 2 days ago in PoetsThe Meeting Place
The sky is a brilliant topaz blue; not a cloud in sight. There is a gentle breeze warmed by the overhead sun. A faint tinkling sound, like delicate glass windchimes is carried on the breeze.
J. Delaney-HowePublished 4 days ago in PoetsTrapped With A Neurodivergent Mind
I did not ask to be this way, to live with the reminder that I am always going to be different. It's like a prison and I'm doing my life sentence.
Angel AdagioPublished 3 days ago in PoetsTo the Stars
Evanescence has two faces—but none can be seen. Cast your spells. Do. I won't intervene. Loosen your grip. Lose your head. Let it go.
"PERILOUS CLIMB"
PERIOLOUS CLIMB STRUGGLING TO GET BACK TO THE TOP Expressions of struggling and climbing to the top again a perilous journey of being human.
Vicki Lawana TrusselliPublished 7 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.
A Quest for Better
I should have asked for better, Instead of settling for less, I should have sought out the treasure, And not settled for second best.
Ian SankanPublished 7 minutes ago in PoetsIncomplete
ever felt incomplete crying out for that missing piece lost to the vast universe, hidden within its umbra? I have peace eludes me
Our Shadows
epidemic of the worst kind; humanity's negligence can we not see the shadows we cast on the world? looking down but never actually receiving
Don't blame me, stop blaming me
I am not aware of this spoile A pulpity of killing and a light that is not intended to be hidden. If the richness in the sky, it was exposed during the detailed veil, so I came, and she had dressed to sleep, and she said, “O God, help.”please
el hariti adilPublished 36 minutes ago in PoetsSeven Hours
Even now, I cannot possibly have more to write, right? "Last call, wrap it up!" and yet I continue typing away frivolously.
Lizzy RosePublished 44 minutes ago in PoetsSlipping into Umbra
Blinded by a hidden light Deafened by a deluge of thought How can one without substance Find themselves eclipsed? And yet I slip
Randy Wayne Jellison-KnockPublished about an hour ago in PoetsCaged And Fearful
My roar can be heard from across the field; hauntingly loud, As I let my displeasure soar through the skies, Grumbles and rumbles reverb from my throat,
Colleen MillsteedPublished about an hour ago in PoetsI Don't Know
I simply don't know ask me in December, where the answers await
Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about an hour ago in Poets
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