Poetry

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

Started by Highland Builder

Replies: 11
Views: 105

May 30, 2026, 09:31 PM
by TommyB_20

The Allen Ginsberg poetry awards results are in, plus some thoughts on the Paterson Poetry Prize finalists - revisited

Started by DiamondDallas86

Replies: 10
Views: 79

May 30, 2026, 07:51 PM
by NeutrinoX74

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

Started by Cobra

Replies: 12
Views: 30

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: 80

May 30, 2026, 09:55 AM
by TeddyWhelan

This one is a bit lighter than my usual

Started by Dom9

Replies: 3
Views: 67

May 29, 2026, 11:39 PM
by Cass_9

Something about summer ending

Started by StuckOnDestiny

Replies: 3
Views: 36

May 29, 2026, 10:20 PM
by error.404

Wrote this about noise

Started by Mia86

Replies: 1
Views: 25

May 27, 2026, 10:41 PM
by Aura

Why do poetry books make good late night reading?

Started by QuantumLeap96

Replies: 7
Views: 55

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: 84

May 27, 2026, 10:51 AM
by Plateau65

What line of poetry has stayed with you the longest?

Started by Nina81

Replies: 5
Views: 35

May 26, 2026, 11:36 AM
by BretHart

Overwriting vs Underwriting

Started by MrRicardo

Replies: 8
Views: 65

May 24, 2026, 06:17 AM
by Dark Hawk

This one came out of nowhere, posting before I change my mind

Started by Gaz90

Replies: 2
Views: 25

May 24, 2026, 04:05 AM
by Pixel Jay

Why does my poetry sound forced instead of natural?

Started by GlassyCandle

Replies: 5
Views: 74

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: 68

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: 74

May 16, 2026, 07:10 AM
by Rob98

Do modern poetry books connect with people more than classics?

Started by SpinState

Replies: 5
Views: 87

May 16, 2026, 06:30 AM
by WaveFunction34

Top 10 poetry books everyone should read at least once

Started by Emma92

Replies: 5
Views: 20

May 16, 2026, 04:26 AM
by Builder

What makes a poem feel honest?

Started by Sequence

Replies: 5
Views: 57

May 16, 2026, 03:55 AM
by Danny47

Do you prefer poetry that rhymes or poetry that feels like thought?

Started by Shane_8

Replies: 5
Views: 66

May 16, 2026, 02:39 AM
by Marcus95

Can a poem change your mood in a few seconds?

Started by Cole_25

Replies: 5
Views: 91

May 16, 2026, 02:15 AM
by FridayFeeling

Wrote this about rain

Started by Craig

Replies: 2
Views: 22

May 12, 2026, 02:38 PM
by Ava_75

First poem I have shared anywhere

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 3
Views: 12

May 12, 2026, 12:37 PM
by RandyOrton26

Wrote this about someone I know

Started by Blake_73

Replies: 4
Views: 40

May 12, 2026, 10:54 AM
by Paige_68

Wrote this about forgetting

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 1
Views: 21

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

Wrote this after forgetting something obvious

Started by Zach91

Replies: 6
Views: 49

May 12, 2026, 09:10 AM
by ShawnMichaels

Wrote this about light

Started by BretHart

Replies: 1
Views: 11

May 12, 2026, 08:28 AM
by StringTheory51

Something about a journey

Started by Emma92

Replies: 1
Views: 65

May 11, 2026, 10:14 PM
by Daemon82

Simple Poem

Started by JustMartin

Replies: 8
Views: 59

May 11, 2026, 04:57 PM
by MJF_Fan

Do poems need to rhyme to be considered good?

Started by BretHart

Replies: 5
Views: 68

May 11, 2026, 03:50 PM
by JohnyBlue

Wrote this about a Tuesday

Started by Phil80

Replies: 1
Views: 53

May 11, 2026, 12:34 PM
by WWEPete45

Wrote this after a conversation about diets

Started by Craig

Replies: 9
Views: 31

May 10, 2026, 01:58 PM
by Shane_8

Something about getting older

Started by Hollow

Replies: 2
Views: 62

Apr 29, 2026, 07:18 AM
by RayOfLight

Something short I wrote this week

Started by Mia86

Replies: 2
Views: 34

Apr 29, 2026, 07:26 AM
by Jeffy

Wrote this about patience

Started by PaleCipher

Replies: 1
Views: 48

Apr 29, 2026, 07:10 AM
by Taker92

Something about looking out the window

Started by BretHart

Replies: 2
Views: 55

Apr 28, 2026, 08:09 PM
by FrostBear

Wrote this at the start of the year

Started by Hollow

Replies: 3
Views: 75

Apr 28, 2026, 08:57 AM
by Cheeky Shaun

Wrote this about being online too much

Started by HitmanMatt53

Replies: 1
Views: 16

Apr 28, 2026, 08:55 AM
by CosmicRay67

Poetry That Feels "Too Personal"

Started by QuantumKnight

Replies: 16
Views: 45

Apr 28, 2026, 07:04 AM
by Cheugy

Something I wrote about someone

Started by Paige_68

Replies: 5
Views: 94

Apr 27, 2026, 10:56 PM
by ArVeeDee

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

Started by Aaron

Replies: 4
Views: 66

Apr 27, 2026, 09:02 PM
by HollowSentinel

What makes a poem feel emotional instead of just words?

Started by Shane

Replies: 4
Views: 89

Apr 27, 2026, 08:50 PM
by Seb83

How do you deal with creative blocks when writing poetry?

Started by StringTheory95

Replies: 4
Views: 76

Apr 27, 2026, 08:38 PM
by HollowSentinel

Do You Write For Yourself Or For Others?

Started by Glenn_44

Replies: 6
Views: 48

Apr 27, 2026, 01:05 PM
by QuietNomad

Wrote this after a late night out

Started by Anchor99

Replies: 5
Views: 64

Apr 27, 2026, 05:08 PM
by DotEXE

First Line Struggles

Started by Neil57

Replies: 5
Views: 66

Apr 27, 2026, 05:25 PM
by Piston

Something about a place I used to know

Started by StuckOnDestiny

Replies: 2
Views: 27

Apr 27, 2026, 05:21 PM
by Teal Sparrow

Something about habits

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 0
Views: 9

Apr 24, 2026, 04:06 PM
by GhostRider89

Something about finishing a book

Started by Undertaker00

Replies: 0
Views: 76

Apr 24, 2026, 04:05 PM
by Undertaker00

Something I wrote about reading

Started by Shane96

Replies: 0
Views: 1

Apr 24, 2026, 10:52 AM
by Shane96

Wrote this about maps

Started by Dom9

Replies: 0
Views: 23

Apr 24, 2026, 08:52 AM
by Dom9