Free Verse

The Shape of Absence
Sometimes I imagine the ordinary. Being born into a supportive, loving family. Working in places that value integrity, consistency, and care, not just in theory, but in practice. Friendships rooted in mutual attunement, reciprocity, and understanding. The ability to confide in others and feel held, not managed.
By Alicia Melnick about 18 hours ago in Poets
Day One of PaDiF
It is that time and you don't have to rhyme Poem a Day in February or PaDiF, as January is over for another year Please join us for fun, no tear
By Denise E Lindquistabout 20 hours ago in Poets
The Day Snow Leopard Died
The Day Snow Leopard Died She lay in the drift, breath gone quiet. No blood, no struggle, just still. Her eyes held the slope
By Marie381Uk about 21 hours ago in Poets
Dust
Dust heavy on the shelves, my heart all the same, though I’d really want, there’s no one else to blame for the fate I carry
By Cristal S.about 22 hours ago in Poets
hard-boiled. Content Warning.
a leap taken diving right into it mixed up in the middle falling through soft mist simmering on the edge of hard-boiled and devilish
By ⸘jason alan‽a day ago in Poets
Facing a New Day. Top Story - June 2024.
As days turn to months turn to years, you find things once unimaginable no longer so absurd. . From running 5Ks to barely able to walk.
By Stephen A. Roddewiga day ago in Poets
All You Can
You never thought you’d be alone This far down the line But I know what’s been on your mind You’re afraid it’s all been wasted time - The Eagles
By Stephen A. Roddewiga day ago in Poets
Valentine’s Day Poem Mark 3.0
Author's Starting Note As we approach another Valentine's Day, I am reminded once again of how I would commemorate the holiday in years past: through poetry.
By Stephen A. Roddewiga day ago in Poets
Free-Spirited
Mysterious snake making only the softest rustle as it slithers away moving with caution yet it never looks back And then another sound
By Jasmine Aguilara day ago in Poets
A Moron’s Guide to Freezing your Balls Off
So… You wanna feel cold to the bone? Well you’ve come to the right place! This brief instructional will teach anyone At ANY skill level
By Sam Spinellia day ago in Poets
Better Days at Blue Bird Liquor
I. A Better Day at Bluebird Liquor where every morning we congregate outside the Bluebird liquor, waiting for the man
By Dean Traylora day ago in Poets
When the Rain Falls
I. After the rain, will the streets be clear? Or will the waters, deep and dark, sweep everything away? II. If the road’s clear,
By Dean Traylora day ago in Poets