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Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

Rough and Tumble Darling
Rough and tumble darling Your little eyes are gleaming with burnt out fury, and a suitcase full of worry. Brush those tangles out of your mind woman and kiss the dirt under your fingernails, it only arrives there through some sort of struggle.
By Erika Edberg3 years ago in Poets
Peaches
I overstuffed my mouth Full of brown sugar Picturing you with glowing orange skin Deep toasted brown, Like toasted jasmine rice,
By Melissa Ingoldsby3 years ago in Poets
Writer's Block is History
Willing restless words to flow, despising some or all. Revealing insecurities I thought I’d conquered long ago. I wrestle with the rhymes; the rhythms rise and fall.
By Holly Pheni3 years ago in Poets
Cookie Dough Cocaine
Take the spoon and lick the shadow of cookie dough cocaine, Let memories fall on your taste buds of a child playing sane.
By Meg3 years ago in Poets
Brewing Beauty
A pot of water, on the stove to heat A chestnut brown, with a aroma sweet Beans grinded fine, they're added with care The smell, a warm and inviting air
By James Green3 years ago in Poets
Don't Give Up On What You Feel
Don’t give up on what you feel My love and affection can help you heal When your vulnerability and insecurity screams
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Poets
Please Remember
Introduction Many of our Vocal friends are going through hard times for one reason or another. Please don't forget them, they are still part of our community and they will come back to share their creations with us and we will be so happy to welcome them back with open arms.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
Spiderweb of Lights
In a dream, I think I saw you, in a spiderweb of lights across the sky - and as I swept the pieces of my broken spirit,
By Gina C.3 years ago in Poets
Behind Closed Doors
Sparks were flying Hormones were raging Stolen glances Seductive smiles Flirting tongues Sensual touches Beasts awoke hungrily
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran3 years ago in Poets
The Tissue
I am perfect, clean, unblemished Fresh and folded, ready-to-serve I wait, with my brethren Filled with purpose, For the moment when I can
By Bryan Buffkin3 years ago in Poets
The Second Helping
I don’t lack conviction so much as confidence as to what is the right course. Daily paralyzed by the age-old question,
By Bernadette Johnson3 years ago in Poets
Don't Let me Fall
Laying low in the shadows... I staggered while trying to walk through the Darkness... My Anxiety turned into fear, And I Became someone else...
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets