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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.

"Nothing Is For Nothing" - Nope, This Is Not My Topic, Also, Why Did I Just Spend The Whole Entire Day Trying To Understand People's Brain?
Valentine's is coming up - who shall I commit my words to!? Valentine's is coming up - I hate this day, I truly hate the way....
By 365poetry4 days ago in Poets
Journey on the Stairs. Top Story - February 2026.
He went one step D O W N Shed away his ego ~~~⏬~~~ Second step D O W N Anger loosened its grip
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran5 days ago in Poets
Returning You to the Crowd
There is a kind of love called "Returning You to the Sea of People." I used to think that when two people separated, it was because they no longer loved each other, or because someone had committed a mistake so heinous it brought the relationship to an end.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing5 days ago in Poets
Letter to the Lonely . Top Story - January 2026.
Attention This is a message to those who are ALONE: Studies indicate that social isolation poses a legitimate risk to YOUR physical and mental health
By Sam Spinelli5 days ago in Poets
MOTHER NATURE-PLEASE DO NOT DEFILE
THIS IS A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MOTHER NATURE DO NOT DEFILE MY DRIVEWAY WITH SNOW DO NOT DEFILE MY YARD WITH SNOW DO NOT DEFILE MY FLOWER GARDENS WITH SNOW OR ICE
By Gregory Payton5 days ago in Poets
Make Up a Holiday
Since the winter chill has set in, I have a quick, fun suggestion: Instead of waiting around for warmth and spring showers,
By Madison "Maddy" Newton5 days ago in Poets
Social Batteries Not Included
You can be in all the group chats Always first to reply Make everyone aware How much you care and How much you try and
By Emma Weir5 days ago in Poets
A Guide for Humankind
To be read to new humans upon arrival to earth; To be referred to when a human gets a little lost! First, there will be a day when you learn how to walk
By Brittney Moore5 days ago in Poets
I Don't Care - Living Is A Must, I Don't Care How!
I did a surgery yesterday, it seems that having the right person is a little bit more complicated than I had hoped! Truth-be-told, most of us don't really know how to speak on the topic!
By 365poetry5 days ago in Poets
Charming
My father is a liar. When you meet him at the sore, sweet manners he will deplore. The charm painted on thick. I warn you of his ire.
By Laura Lann5 days ago in Poets
How to Glaciate
If you find yourself fallen Sweaty with delirium Slowing as your vital energy's depleted When your face burns black from
By K.B. Silver 5 days ago in Poets
Stop The FOMO
ATTENTION, ATTENTION: Do You suffer From FOMO? (fear of missing out) IN THE MIDST OF IT ALL, ARE YOU MISSING OUT? **** Statistics say you are...
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden5 days ago in Poets