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Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Tea, is it?
Does a drink count as a snack? Yes it does, can't take it back. Here it is, one lump or two? A delicious red-brown builders brew
L.C. SchäferPublished 3 days ago in PoetsHollow Haven
echoes of loss carry on the wind quaking churning seas of pain is breaking the ties that bind, unwind unraveled by a decaying string
Mushroom Mami
I am a mushroom mami I bloom in dark and damp places. Places that most of us avoid. I thrive where things decay Mouring losses where hope once laid
Ashley AntunesPublished 3 days ago in PoetsSugar, Spice & All Things Nice
I can see her so clearly in my memory- My beautiful mama beaming back at me. Standing there at the kitchen stove, I can still smell the cinnamon,
The Strong Scapegoat
This is, unfortunately, a too-familiar scenario. We are often convenient scapegoats for others who are on the receiving end of questions or blame.
Michelle LiewPublished about 23 hours ago in PoetsUnexpected
in the early spring flowers on the dew in the grass we laid snuggled for hours watching the clouds as they passed making shapes out of nothing
Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 3 days ago in PoetsSnapping Beans
I mostly pretend to like the chore at hand, But I can't pretend that the juices aren't irritating the hangnail on my thumb.
Ashley LimaPublished 5 days ago in PoetsA Call to Witness
What if I told you- you are the witness to my life. . Would I be speaking selfishly? . Bringing to life, Humanities resolution
Rachael MacDonaldPublished 3 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.
Compile Your Beliefs
February 4th 2024 11:18am — Compile your beliefs and they will sprout in soil— a glazed despair wrinkled in meditation / sit by the running water / walk home from work and wonder what it is like to be human / torn to bits these desires float but the adjectives do not come naturally anymore / be still by the rear doors / look in the mirrors but do not uphold the person inside / medication cannot hold the hands of derision / shame will bury itself between your ribs / we have known for some time / find solace in ugly things / statuesque ribbon used to tie our wrists together / will they leave bruises? / will they finally ripen in the sun? / will the fruits of ancestors be preserved for my children?
Olivia DodgePublished 39 minutes ago in PoetsME AND MYSELF.
ME AND MYSELF ALONE, CAN FEEL THE HAPPINESS AND SORROW. YOU CAN MAKE ME FEEL.
Whispers of the Seagulls: A Serenade by the Sea
Amidst the azure expanse, seagulls soar, Their wings whisper tales of yore. On the shores where dreams dance in the sand,
Eray NurlandıPublished about an hour ago in PoetsThe Rhythm of Her Call
Feel the kiss of Mother Nature’s cool breeze upon your skin, Feel the warmth of her rays instil within your essence, Feel the silkiness of her tears wash your troubles away,
Colleen MillsteedPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsTale Of A War
In shadows deep, where silence weeps, The echoes of war do softly creep. Beneath the veil of starless nights, Lies a tale of endless fights.
Hassaan KhalidPublished about 2 hours ago in PoetsMy Heart Box
There is a box in my heart with a golden lock. It’s embellished with jewels — rubies and emeralds which glisten in the light.
Ute Luppertz ✨Published about 2 hours ago in Poetsgift-wrapped
When did you last hold your own needle, stitch up your own heart? When was the last time you searched the cabinet for antiseptic, not poison? The last time you peeled back a band-aid wrapper, rather than your own skin?
Remember When
This poem has been written as part of Sahil Patel's Lifeline's poetry prompts on Medium. Today's prompt is: Create a poem about dreams that were forgotten, like memories hiding in the corners of your mind, waiting to be remembered or set free.
Colleen MillsteedPublished about 4 hours ago in Poets
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