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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.

Before Reality Hit
I have butterflies in my stomach, And these thoughts that are in my head, About a future and a life, But one where I’m not dead.
By Riyaz Shree4 years ago in Poets
Choices Vs. Feelings
Again, here we are— the gut speaking against the heart like foes on the same team, with opposite agendas. “I love you” spreads across every room,
By Marcus Hill4 years ago in Poets
"Enter the contest to reveal the best recall"
Enter the contest to reveal the best recall, Send us your child, it’s required for them all, They may enter as young as decade’s half,
By Mankumari Bhandari4 years ago in Poets
Guiness Book: Be Damned!
Dan: DAMN! This is the last time I try for this record. Guinness Book, be damned! Gin: Come on, you love this! Admit it. Dan: I did, but after 3 tries and every time finding myself almost cooked into the pizza... I am tired, cranky and sore!
By Whimsical Wanderer 4 years ago in Poets
Out of sight
You are out of my sight I cannot see you I cannot find you Here and there Whenever I see Wherever I see I don't find you anywhere
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in Poets
Alone but happy
I am alone here Yes, I am alone But trust me I am happy I am happy with everything And whatever I have Yes, I am really very happy
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in Poets
My children
I love my children They are two in number And I love them a lot One is a boy And the other one is a girl They are simply adorable
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in Poets
The power of love
The power of love The power of friendship I didn't know it Until I met you Until I saw you You are such a beautiful soul
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in Poets
This lovely moment
This moment is so lovely With some dinner Candle light dinner In your company In your presence I feel good I feel complete
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in Poets
The end of this love
I am sorry to say But this is the end Of this love Of this affection Of this attachment I don't find any way To reach you
By Kiran Yasmin4 years ago in Poets
Have You Written A Cinquain Before? Or Do You Use Other Poetry Formats?
Last month, I wrote one or more poems/rhymes a day. I tried different formats and invited others to try them too. Some were more popular than others.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Poets
Speeling Mitsakes ( A Vocal Poem)
Spelling Mistakes When I type, especially on my phone, spelling mistakes are made. While I know some are due to my fat fingers, others I am not too sure about. Autocorrect and Grammarly often often mess things up but most of the time they actually fix things so they're a good tool to have on this
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Poets