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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.

The Man Who Lit His Own Eyes
The Man Who Lit His Own Eyes His hair rises like a storm that never found sky, White and furious with unfinished thoughts,
By George’s Girl 2026 about a month ago in Poets
The Mercy of Walking Away
Too often, we love so intensely that we forget we also deserve to be treated well. Repeated concessions are not born from a lack of principles, but rather from the belief that if we just endure a little longer, or give a little more, the relationship will finally improve.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
"Not By Might" - You Can Finish The Rest, But I Ain't Got Time To Be Reading !?
Have you ever been walking, and you see the strangest thing !? The person, who knows you or the other person next to you ! It's a weird feeling, most of us spend time doing it !? It makes us feel important !?
By 365poetryabout a month ago in Poets
I Think Someone Said - You Can Still Find Love Even After Valentines Day - Someone Outside Is Waiting For You To See Them !?
Put this pencil back to its original point !? Make this person the same person as it was before !? The same person who will not be able to write, read or socialize the same way !? The same person who said, I can make you anything as long as you please me !? The way they all see what they can be - the way they all know exactly who you are !? Make me your wonderful importance to life, that doesn't assume their isn't a mark !? I want someone outside to say !? Put this PENCIL, back to its original point !? I want someone to say this pencil made perfect sense!
By 365poetryabout a month ago in Poets
Willa Wonka "Chocolate Factory" Manners Training - It's Weird
I am never interested in what you have to say !? I am negative, and also, I am not interested in what you have to say !? I am negative, I will never have food to eat negative !? I will not have protection - negative !? I will never have a home - negative !? I will never have purpose - negative !? I will never have a life to be uniquely important negative !? My mother said - negative !? My father said - negative !? Would I be poor, poverty - poverty negative !? I am never interested in what you have to say !? I am never interested - I will be poor then I will be negative!?
By 365poetryabout a month ago in Poets
Hold The Sky Without Falling. Honorable Mention in The Unnecessary Line Challenge.
When the engines begin roaring and your stomach climbs into your throat, do not argue with the sky or your body. Ask for a hand.
By Lana V Lynxabout a month ago in Poets
The Softness of Coming Home
I used to think that growing up meant loss, compromise, and merely moving forward. It wasn't until these past few years that I slowly realized that with every passing year, I am becoming someone closer to "myself."
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
I Have No "Credit Left" - This Means I Will Never Have Anything Left - How Can I Work To Make More Credit - What Must "I Do"
Sometimes I imagine, if I just had the best person in life - I wouldn't be "poor" ! I mean, I've really followed the eyes, and it said he or perhaps she is the "LOVE" of my life !
By 365poetryabout a month ago in Poets
how to get down to the cafe
I like to find Different roads to stroll Between the cafes and bars Hotels and apartments Different paths with Different sights
By Roderick Makimabout a month ago in Poets
The Honest Storm
Arguing is a skill you need to learn. Sometimes, you don’t need to rush to be the "calm adult." When it’s time to argue, just have a good argument.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
What makes a poet write.
Ok, let's think about this one for a minute, Hearing words in your mind that make up a rhythm, It may start with words that match together or they may not.
By Terri Rosallabout a month ago in Poets
Raise Your Hand As A Male If You Had A Child - Important Question In Life, Very Important
I have wanted to have a child since I was fifteen years old !? Despite what my mother said, she quite obviously didn't approve of the amount of droplets flowing from the leaf !?
By 365poetryabout a month ago in Poets