Poetry

Is Mary Oliver's Wild Geese really the best poem to hand a poetry newcomer?

Started by NightOwl83

Replies: 5
Views: 108

Sep 17, 2026, 01:16 PM
by Plateau45

Something about a place I used to know

Started by StuckOnDestiny

Replies: 8
Views: 107

Sep 16, 2026, 04:22 PM
by SchrodingersCat55

How long do electric car batteries really last before needing replacement?

Started by Marcus

Replies: 25
Views: 126

Sep 16, 2026, 06:44 AM
by RogueAI56

Write a two line poem about waiting for something, then explain what you were actually waiting for

Started by Katie71

Replies: 7
Views: 131

Sep 15, 2026, 04:58 PM
by KevinOwens

Something I have been working on for a while

Started by DotEXE

Replies: 32
Views: 241

Sep 14, 2026, 08:48 AM
by WarMachine62

Write a poem thats just a list of things you noticed on an ordinary walk today

Started by FirstBen12

Replies: 7
Views: 107

Sep 13, 2026, 08:01 AM
by Weary Inlet

Simple Poem

Started by JustMartin

Replies: 21
Views: 191

Sep 11, 2026, 10:42 PM
by MickFoley00

Wrote this about the city at night

Started by StuckOnDestiny

Replies: 37
Views: 338

Sep 09, 2026, 03:17 PM
by Joanne_24

Poetry That Feels "Too Personal"

Started by QuantumKnight

Replies: 32
Views: 172

Sep 09, 2026, 08:20 AM
by ReacherOtter

Post a poem in exactly six lines, no more, no less

Started by Rachel

Replies: 10
Views: 97

Sep 05, 2026, 05:52 PM
by TaxSeason37

What is love?

Started by QuantumDay

Replies: 35
Views: 298

Sep 04, 2026, 05:04 PM
by Anthony87

New prompt: write a poem in the voice of an object, 16 lines or fewer

Started by Finley

Replies: 11
Views: 137

Aug 26, 2026, 09:15 PM
by Odd Maverick

Which poets specific technique do you steal from constantly without meaning to

Started by JustMartin

Replies: 7
Views: 146

Aug 26, 2026, 04:38 PM
by FairDos47

Poetry Inspired by Science - What Works and What Does Not

Started by ScarletWrench

Replies: 7
Views: 82

Aug 19, 2026, 10:53 AM
by Enterprise

Share a single line from a poem that's stuck with you for years

Started by ZenithCanopy

Replies: 0
Views: 61

Aug 11, 2026, 07:03 PM
by ZenithCanopy

The stuck line surgery: bring the line that will not behave and let the board operate

Started by GoalPoacher42

Replies: 11
Views: 119

Jul 25, 2026, 06:07 PM
by DeepInlet

2026 Poetry in the park

Started by Tia88

Replies: 0
Views: 37

Jul 25, 2026, 12:32 PM
by Tia88

The poem you carry in your head: what is it, and how did it get in there?

Started by Rachel

Replies: 10
Views: 102

Jul 23, 2026, 02:34 PM
by FinnBalor99

I miss the see rolling in. The noise crashing.

Started by Forge89

Replies: 7
Views: 95

Jul 23, 2026, 12:01 PM
by NoMercyMatthew89

What Is the Difference Between Metre and Rhythm in Poetry and Does It Matter for Modern Poets

Started by DigitalNomad76

Replies: 7
Views: 92

Jul 23, 2026, 06:53 AM
by Dom_8

Poetry Challenge: Write a Poem That Contains Exactly One Lie

Started by Zoe

Replies: 7
Views: 132

Jul 22, 2026, 03:09 PM
by Rob72

A poem about the last light before a storm breaks

Started by 2026

Replies: 6
Views: 100

Jul 20, 2026, 01:00 PM
by Oscar_86

How Do You Write a Good Poem When You Have Never Written Poetry Before

Started by MickFoley

Replies: 7
Views: 80

Jul 18, 2026, 02:17 PM
by SystemWarden64

Post a poem you wrote in under ten minutes

Started by DataProphet

Replies: 8
Views: 145

Jul 18, 2026, 07:18 AM
by DeepInlet

Poetry About Grief and Loss - What Has Stayed With You

Started by Taker00

Replies: 8
Views: 123

Jul 14, 2026, 04:57 PM
by DeadChat

Discover Concrete Poetry: The Art Form Where Words Become Pictures

Started by BrightRunner

Replies: 7
Views: 71

Jul 14, 2026, 10:53 AM
by ScarletDaemon

Poetry That Actually Hit You: What Lines Do You Still Carry?

Started by Inland Renegade

Replies: 7
Views: 100

Jul 13, 2026, 08:28 PM
by EventHorizon55

June light: post your short poems on the longest evenings

Started by TheRock

Replies: 10
Views: 125

Jul 13, 2026, 10:24 AM
by ElPresidente

Share a poem that changed something for you: your desert island verse

Started by BankHolidayBlues87

Replies: 8
Views: 125

Jul 12, 2026, 02:30 PM
by Ridge

The Phenomenon of AI-Generated Poetry: Is It Art, Tool or Something Entirely New?

Started by QueueJump58

Replies: 7
Views: 145

Jul 12, 2026, 09:10 AM
by MondayMoan51

Poems About Technology - Share Your Favourites Old or New

Started by ReacherLynx

Replies: 7
Views: 126

Jul 10, 2026, 02:27 PM
by Amber99

Technology as Subject - Poems That Actually Engage With How We Live Now

Started by BretHart_99

Replies: 7
Views: 92

Jul 09, 2026, 10:16 AM
by IdlePhoenix

Wrote this about October

Started by Marnie

Replies: 1
Views: 109

Jun 27, 2026, 04:51 PM
by Craig

Short Poem

Started by TheLegendBrett88

Replies: 5
Views: 133

Jun 26, 2026, 05:18 PM
by Nina81

Something about spring arriving

Started by DotEXE

Replies: 3
Views: 60

Jun 26, 2026, 03:48 PM
by RomoneyWalters

The Referee Stops It

Started by Reacher Quarry

Replies: 6
Views: 105

Jun 21, 2026, 06:47 PM
by Lucy_35

The Group Chat

Started by NightHarbour

Replies: 5
Views: 205

Jun 20, 2026, 11:08 AM
by Daresh84

Out of Office poem

Started by WearyCoder

Replies: 5
Views: 120

Jun 19, 2026, 08:52 AM
by HeartbreakKidOscar97

Poem: Pacemaker - tips welcome

Started by Arty Scout

Replies: 6
Views: 199

Jun 19, 2026, 08:47 AM
by EdgeRatedR86

Kick Off O'Clock (my Poem) - share your experience

Started by Storm52

Replies: 5
Views: 74

Jun 15, 2026, 05:55 PM
by Ryan65

Write me a poem about the forum: this community in verse

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 7
Views: 96

Jun 15, 2026, 02:23 AM
by ShawnMichaels

A Poem: Two Stars Review

Started by Hitman99

Replies: 5
Views: 63

Jun 13, 2026, 01:02 PM
by Crossing

The Algorithm Recommends

Started by Ruby92

Replies: 5
Views: 60

Jun 12, 2026, 10:12 AM
by Crossing

Poem: Signal

Started by Frost Gary

Replies: 6
Views: 58

Jun 07, 2026, 01:33 AM
by Panda54

Poem: Supermarket at 11pm - is it worth it

Started by Amber_44

Replies: 5
Views: 55

Jun 03, 2026, 06:09 PM
by Compass

Ocean Vuong at Princeton on failing onto the page and the literary tool of nostalgia - the honest answer

Started by Sequence19

Replies: 10
Views: 113

Jun 02, 2026, 06:43 PM
by Margin

What is the difference between a poem that is difficult because it is deep and one that is difficult because it is bad - asking for a friend

Started by Coder65

Replies: 7
Views: 78

Jun 02, 2026, 01:42 PM
by Mason0

Can AI write a poem that matters and what would mattering even mean in this context - what do you reckon

Started by veritas.io

Replies: 9
Views: 75

Jun 02, 2026, 01:26 PM
by MayanHan

Workshop question, how to break out of the lyric I without sliding into pure documentary - actually worth it

Started by Undertaker00

Replies: 11
Views: 157

Jun 02, 2026, 12:14 AM
by Anvil33

Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize winners published in Poem-a-Day, four poets selected - asking for a friend

Started by NatureBoy86

Replies: 10
Views: 125

Jun 01, 2026, 09:02 PM
by Jess30

On the death of the chapbook, or its quiet renaissance, depending who you ask - in 2026

Started by Matticus

Replies: 11
Views: 124

Jun 01, 2026, 06:43 PM
by Hollow Tiger

Translation as composition, is reading work in two languages side by side a craft practice - has anyone done this

Started by PlanetOftheApes

Replies: 12
Views: 71

Jun 01, 2026, 12:23 PM
by error.404

Griffin Lifetime Recognition goes to Raul Zurita, readings June 3 at Koerner Hall - has anyone done this

Started by Aaron

Replies: 10
Views: 126

May 31, 2026, 06:08 PM
by Sequence19

Small Amazon upgrades that make poetry writing feel more inspiring - right now

Started by Daresh84

Replies: 4
Views: 131

May 31, 2026, 02:04 PM
by CollapseState87

Katha Pollitt in The Nation says AI is incapable of poetry, calls Anthropic offer to license her work for $15,000 - has anyone done this

Started by LuckySentinel

Replies: 11
Views: 97

May 31, 2026, 01:35 PM
by Ava12

Form aware AI poetry generation in 2026, is the bland mush critique still valid - any thoughts

Started by Highland Builder

Replies: 11
Views: 215

May 30, 2026, 09:31 PM
by TommyB_20

Constraint and the page, what experimental poets are doing with white space in 2026 - tips welcome

Started by Cobra

Replies: 12
Views: 96

May 30, 2026, 11:30 AM
by Kieran88

Write a poem about something you thought would always be true that is no longer true in 2026 - help needed

Started by Gareth5

Replies: 8
Views: 146

May 30, 2026, 09:55 AM
by TeddyWhelan

Why do poetry books make good late night reading?

Started by QuantumLeap96

Replies: 7
Views: 89

May 27, 2026, 09:59 PM
by Stuart_67

What is the best poetry book you have ever owned?

Started by QueueDay

Replies: 5
Views: 111

May 27, 2026, 10:51 AM
by Plateau65

What line of poetry has stayed with you the longest?

Started by Nina81

Replies: 5
Views: 64

May 26, 2026, 11:36 AM
by BretHart

Why does my poetry sound forced instead of natural?

Started by GlassyCandle

Replies: 5
Views: 112

May 22, 2026, 04:24 PM
by StarLord67

What is the shortest poem you have read that stayed with you and why - worth a look

Started by Gareth_11

Replies: 9
Views: 88

May 20, 2026, 05:34 PM
by StoneCold

Which poetry book would you recommend to someone who never reads poetry?

Started by QuantumLeap

Replies: 5
Views: 102

May 16, 2026, 07:10 AM
by Rob98

Do modern poetry books connect with people more than classics?

Started by SpinState

Replies: 5
Views: 113

May 16, 2026, 06:30 AM
by WaveFunction34

Top 10 poetry books everyone should read at least once

Started by Emma92

Replies: 5
Views: 45

May 16, 2026, 04:26 AM
by Builder

What makes a poem feel honest?

Started by Sequence

Replies: 5
Views: 98

May 16, 2026, 03:55 AM
by Danny47

Can a poem change your mood in a few seconds?

Started by Cole_25

Replies: 5
Views: 108

May 16, 2026, 02:15 AM
by FridayFeeling

First poem I have shared anywhere

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 3
Views: 39

May 12, 2026, 12:37 PM
by RandyOrton26

Wrote this about forgetting

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 1
Views: 42

May 12, 2026, 09:55 AM
by Coastal Otter

Do poems need to rhyme to be considered good?

Started by BretHart

Replies: 5
Views: 89

May 11, 2026, 03:50 PM
by JohnyBlue

Wrote this about a Tuesday

Started by Phil80

Replies: 1
Views: 76

May 11, 2026, 12:34 PM
by WWEPete45

Something about getting older

Started by Hollow

Replies: 2
Views: 91

Apr 29, 2026, 07:18 AM
by RayOfLight

Something short I wrote this week

Started by Mia86

Replies: 2
Views: 53

Apr 29, 2026, 07:26 AM
by Jeffy

Wrote this about patience

Started by PaleCipher

Replies: 1
Views: 82

Apr 29, 2026, 07:10 AM
by Taker92

Something about looking out the window

Started by BretHart

Replies: 2
Views: 74

Apr 28, 2026, 08:09 PM
by FrostBear

Wrote this about being online too much

Started by HitmanMatt53

Replies: 1
Views: 45

Apr 28, 2026, 08:55 AM
by CosmicRay67

Is it better to edit poems heavily or keep them raw?

Started by Aaron

Replies: 4
Views: 83

Apr 27, 2026, 09:02 PM
by HollowSentinel

What makes a poem feel emotional instead of just words?

Started by Shane

Replies: 4
Views: 116

Apr 27, 2026, 08:50 PM
by Seb83

How do you deal with creative blocks when writing poetry?

Started by StringTheory95

Replies: 4
Views: 130

Apr 27, 2026, 08:38 PM
by HollowSentinel

Something about habits

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 0
Views: 30

Apr 24, 2026, 04:06 PM
by GhostRider89

Something about finishing a book

Started by Undertaker00

Replies: 0
Views: 95

Apr 24, 2026, 04:05 PM
by Undertaker00

Something I wrote about reading

Started by Shane96

Replies: 0
Views: 26

Apr 24, 2026, 10:52 AM
by Shane96

Wrote something about the sea - still worth it

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 0
Views: 47

Apr 23, 2026, 09:53 PM
by GhostRider89

Something about a Sunday

Started by Courier53

Replies: 0
Views: 44

Apr 23, 2026, 05:14 PM
by Courier53

Wrote this about a long drive

Started by Marcus

Replies: 0
Views: 97

Apr 23, 2026, 04:36 AM
by Marcus

Something about the end of the day

Started by PaleCipher

Replies: 0
Views: 28

Apr 22, 2026, 09:19 PM
by PaleCipher

Something about small kindnesses

Started by Fan22

Replies: 0
Views: 63

Apr 22, 2026, 06:18 PM
by Fan22

Wrote this about someone I see on the bus

Started by Shane96

Replies: 0
Views: 86

Apr 22, 2026, 11:19 AM
by Shane96

Wrote this after a long week

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 0
Views: 99

Apr 21, 2026, 09:32 PM
by GhostRider89