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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.

balance.
when the whole world is runnin’ wild I am sittin’ on the balcony of my mind takin’ a chill pill to calm down all my nerves
By Moon Desert4 years ago in Poets
Strive to be a light chaser, at least you have worked hard, no regrets
People always say you are the master of the world. But do not know that the length of time has been there since the day the new heaven and earth, the universe was born. Every person is addicted to the manipulation of time; for every person, life is only in the fight against time.
By Vernon K Wolfe4 years ago in Poets
A triolet-trying types of poems
Rules of a triolet: take the first line and repeat it in the 4th & 7th lines;take the 2nd line and repeat it in the last line(8th), the 3rd rhymes with the 1st, the 5th rhymes with the 1st, 6th rhymes with 2nd
By Jay,when I write4 years ago in Poets
Do your best and ask for what you want
Sometimes it seems that the heavens that set the rules of heaven is always, a symbol of injustice Scattering some seeds into the fertile land
By Peggy K Frank4 years ago in Poets
Silence, is a kindness
Growing up is not learning to express, but knowing how to swallow. Sometimes a light-hearted comment hurts more than violence.
By Timothy J Carrier4 years ago in Poets
Sun Bathing
Sitting out in the sun the warmth on my skin. So deep it puts me to sleep. At the beach the waves crashing against the rocks.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)4 years ago in Poets
Comfort is a lie
I would like to be comfortable, To get through life without much struggle, I would like to think that my entire life has not been a lie,
By Just Daniel4 years ago in Poets
Pathfinder
Live it up Only for you. Be selfless Be gentle In the presence of others. Be selfish when it comes to your happiness.
By Jordan McCoy 4 years ago in Poets
Life
In my twenties 　　I am on the road to working 　　I know many, many people travel with me 　　I want to know 　　What is the difference between us and those who are young and successful?
By Bobby4 years ago in Poets
Night Mares
Roll, steeds— Carry me when I bleed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Roiling the fury through the night, Blind me
By Brent Tharp4 years ago in Poets
Finding Brompton
Tick, tock; He sensed it, always next to him. Tick, tock, whir, click; Straining—as he did, but for him. Tick, tock, whir, click, plunge, whoosh;
By Brent Tharp4 years ago in Poets
Chuck
abdominal muscles clench and release a warning of warmed saliva fills your mouth a rancid metallic taste hits your tonsils
By Bren4 years ago in Poets