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Most recently published stories in Poets.

Misty Morning Meadow
Misty Morning Meadow Morning bends soft across the field, Sunlight threading through the gentle mist. Dew clings to every blade of grass,
By George’s Girl 2026 about 3 hours ago in Poets
Rainwater
Can the old man Get a case of water bottles? God damn. God damn. He can’t control that faucet in the sky. Sitting on a can in the street,
By Ann Crafterabout 4 hours ago in Poets
Now
Warm face cooled by the soft breeze across my skin. Hairs— bend. Squirrels chatter.
By Mary Catherine Watsonabout 4 hours ago in Poets
Friend
Listening to Jazz Her Friendship Blesses the Tones And makes it sound good
By John Scipioabout 4 hours ago in Poets
This Is "Entitled" - If I Just GO Out !?
If I just GO out, the chicken wouldn't taste SOO great, and mind you - I cannot cook, not even to save "MY" life !? If I just GO out, I'd learn SOO many things from others, and their lives as though it was MINE !? If I just GO out, I'm hoping I could find the perfect candy to sparkle my eyes - the way in which it marvels at the sunrise !?
By 365poetryabout 4 hours ago in Poets
“I'm Ready For My Close -Up Mr. DeMille, Or Should I Say, Rock”
**** I have come to the realization that hesitation serves me like a switchblade to the jugular proving to be fantastically skilled at creating beautifully poetic censorship
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout 4 hours ago in Poets
First Light
Darkness fades to glow Flutters, singing, sounds of life Dawn of day begins
By Cate Anneabout 4 hours ago in Poets
Afternoon Stream
Afternoon Stream Water ripples over smooth, mossed stones, Sunlight falling gold across its path. Green leaves lean low to touch the surface,
By George’s Girl 2026 about 5 hours ago in Poets
Overflow
sometimes I overflow like bubbles down the side of a glass blown in through a straw by an overenthusiastic child sometimes it's beautiful
By Lolly Vieiraabout 5 hours ago in Poets
Sunset
Inevitable. The glowing goodbye, dreaded. But always certain.
By Madison "Maddy" Newtonabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Does the Universe End?
Conceptually, a cycle of existence unfolds, infinite.
By Madison "Maddy" Newtonabout 7 hours ago in Poets
The Moth
a moth on the wall opens both wings holds them there then folds them back shut
By Tim Carmichaelabout 7 hours ago in Poets