social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
how to write a haiku
Haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry, has captivated readers around the world with its simplicity, elegance, and ability to evoke vivid imagery and emotions in just a few short lines. While haiku may appear deceptively simple, mastering this ancient art form requires careful attention to structure, language, and imagery. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the essential elements of haiku and provide step-by-step instructions on how to write your own haiku poems.
JOSIAH NWOKOPublished 2 months ago in PoetsPoetry and Identity: Exploring Themes of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Identity in Poetry.
In the kaleidoscope of human experience, poetry serves as a mirror reflecting the multifaceted dimensions of identity – from race and gender to sexuality and beyond. Through the artful interplay of language, imagery, and emotion, poets explore the complexities of identity, shedding light on the diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences that shape our collective narrative. In this exploration of poetry and identity, we delve into the rich tapestry of verse, where the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and identity converge to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the human spirit.
JOSIAH NWOKOPublished 2 months ago in PoetsThe Ultimate Price
Just let this sink in. The people will pay the ultimate price. The rule of law is fundamental to our democracy. So, don’t tell me it is a fact that
Star Love GreyPublished 2 months ago in PoetsWhat Are You Passionate About?
Basics of Pantoum: Any length, composed of four-line stanzas in which each stanza's second and fourth lines serve as the next stanza's first and third lines. The last line of a pantoum is often the same as the first. The basic form of the pantoum is a quatrain with an abab rhyme scheme. Each line contains between eight and twelve syllables. (ab) has no immediate logical or narrative connection with the second pair of lines (ab). The pantoum is sung very slowly according to a fixed rhythm. Adapted from Bing or Goggle
Denise E LindquistPublished 2 months ago in Poetsin///under my skin
i feel you///creep i n///under. my skin where you///end do I begin never sure, is that convenient? were I just b
Paul StewartPublished 2 months ago in PoetsA sweetness maker
Over the decades, he's been there, under the same great tree, in the gorgeous park, at the end of the street, but he wasn't chatting with, cuddling, comforting anyone,
P.A.Vinura JayasankaPublished 2 months ago in PoetsRemain
Bitter melon seeds Water the ground like bullets Planted, as children
If I Fail, He Dies
Palpate the grammar of that sentence, please The arrangement of pronouns and powers The sorting out of a world with disease
D. J. ReddallPublished 2 months ago in PoetsPolitical Free?
They think they have you. Apathy is so tempting... Time to hit them back. He knew... * Thank you for reading!
Kendall DefoePublished 2 months ago in PoetsIn Endless Night
⇟From whom Are we asking too much The question begs another: Is it any wonder? After all we've seen In the depths of deepest stills
The Only Number
Zero is the newest number after googol The distance between them is astronomical One has been more popular since one and only
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 2 months ago in PoetsGreen fingernails, grey skies
Do you see a dead tree? this can’t change nothing will grow again it’s too late words I never want to hear; that we can do this
Joe O’ConnorPublished 2 months ago in Poets