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Stories in Poets that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

Legacy
This poem won a Top Story Award here on Vocal in April 2023 Your obituary came across my Facebook feed today And it took me by surprise
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior3 years ago in Poets
Slumber Party 🎈
He said goodnight and motioned to go relax near my emotions... Insecurity said “Hi” to everyone except for Happy. In my heart, I knew that this slumber party
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
Daisy Bricks
A little girl likes silken bows, and floating satin gowns, And always holds her nursemaid’s hand whenever she’s in town, She sits up straight, and never shouts and never gets unclean,
By Conor Darrall5 years ago in Poets
Colors From the Shadows
I am a great pretender, only due to my conformity. My willingness to surrender, to be what other’s want to see. Survive within the shadows,
By EJ Arundel5 years ago in Poets
Joshua
Dear Mom and Dad, Didn’t you realize we were his Disneyworld? We were his dream come true, his happy ending. That night he came to us like a stray dog
By AES3 years ago in Poets
A Discontented Winter
The desolate chill numbed my soul A winter like no other pressed me to the edge Recoiling in horror at the heart I once knew
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Poets
$1.59
I sit and face the window in a cheap coffee shop, one that smells of old fryer oil and dirty dishwater and the lights,
By Dean F. Hardy3 years ago in Poets
Worn to Fit
To the person who wants to wear my heart on your sleeve, I need you to know something about me, I need you to know that my heart has been worn,
By Rilee Arey3 years ago in Poets
A Girlhood
Dear K., Once again you cross the plains of my mind a youthful, 12 year old face of warm brown skin as unforgettable as your dimpled cheeks
By Sariah3 years ago in Poets
Your Native Shore
Dear Edgar, Through roaring seas, I call you home, Along the shore, I seek your light. Weary and worried, still you roam.
By Jennifer Christiansen3 years ago in Poets
2 For $7
Dear, Fast-Food... (Except Chipotle) From the depths of velvety smooth chocolate milkshake oceans to the mountains of sodium-laden deep-fried goodies, I commend you for the variety of fare you offer. However, I condemn you for the magnetized clutch you've induced.
By Lamar Wiggins3 years ago in Poets
QUESTION: Jobs You Can Mess Up, And Still Have A Job
Dear Weatherman, Are you serious?! I plan my days based on the words that you say, and with every new broadcast it changes. I packed the umbrella, you said, 80 and rain, now it's 30 below, would you care to explain what the deal is?
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Poets