Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Poets.

Solstice Smile
The sun and I met -- the first time in forever. I smiled again.
By Lizzy Roseabout 17 hours ago in Poets
Bread for My Enemies, the Work of a Servant.
Some days I get tired of carrying my cross, but nevertheless, selah. I give to those who would withhold from me. I pour into those whose rivers turn dry for me.
By Anne R.about 17 hours ago in Poets
A Spring Moment
Warm spring sunshine pours. Grey cumulus clouds swell. Brilliant blossoms burst.
By Katherine D. Grahamabout 17 hours ago in Poets
connected
the warmth of your hand gently wrapping, chasing chills grounding me in peace
By A. J. Schoenfeldabout 17 hours ago in Poets
Celebrity Dream-Lovers
I see it everywhere, Fit, gorgeous, beautiful, handsome, From those who have boyfriends, Husbands, Wives, And, Girlfriends.
By Carol Ann Townendabout 17 hours ago in Poets
patience is all
patience pushing through provocation and pain with poise passively plastered on unperturbed faces papering over the cracks formed
By aliabout 18 hours ago in Poets
Departure
Flowers in her arms, The crowd smiling up at her, Saying thanks, with tears
By Fiona Hamerabout 18 hours ago in Poets
Morning
Magpies carol joy A cool breeze wandering in, The screen door slams shut
By Fiona Hamerabout 18 hours ago in Poets
The Now
Bombs bursting make news, The walnut tree slowly falls, Life, full of good-byes.
By Thomas Durbinabout 18 hours ago in Poets
Supernatural Guilty Pleasure
Watching a TV doc: “Haunting” in upstate New York… Maybe true, who knows?
By Gabriel Shamesabout 18 hours ago in Poets
Winter Frost Glimmers
Wknter frost glimmers. Breath hangs in the ucy dawn. Trees wear silver crowns.
By Darla M Seelyabout 18 hours ago in Poets
Cafe
Voices hub-bubbling with The clatter of teacups and Scent of hot breakfast
By Fiona Hamerabout 18 hours ago in Poets