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Creepy Poems

May 15, 2024 No Comments

Creepy Poems

Creepy poems occupy a really unique space in the poetry world. When we think of poetry, we tend to think of beautiful images, love poems, maybe a few heartbreaking poems, too. But how often do we think of “creepy” as a way to describe poetry? Well, believe it or not, there are a few quite prolific creepy poetry writers out there!

Why Read Creepy Poems?

Reading poems that are creepy is just downright fun. And what better reason to do anything in the world? Some of the poems in this article are quite graphic, so be warned before you continue! But I tried to include some that are just unsettling.

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Poems on Tulips

May 14, 2024 No Comments

Poems on Tulips

Poems on Tulips, and poems about flowers in general, are constantly beautiful. And how could they not be? The subject matter themselves lends itself to beautiful imagery, and loads and loads of metaphor and symbolism. We have done a few articles on Flower Poems, but poems on tulips holds a special place in my heart. I am constantly inspired by them.

Why Poems about Tulips?

I think the most underrated aspect of writing about tulips are their unique structure. The way they unfurl, the structure of the flower themselves, feel so unique. It lends itself to so many different styles and interpretations by different poets.

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Poems About Snow

May 13, 2024 No Comments

Poems About Snow

Poems about snow allow poets and writers to dig deep and invent some of the most striking imagery imaginable. Snow can be so many things. Poems about snow can ruminate on death, as in the dead of winter. Poems about snow can be peaceful, as snow falls silently and comes to rest on the earth. It can be lonely, quiet, unique, and overall incredibly beautiful.

Why Poems About Snow?

Poems about snow are incredibly fun to read because almost any poet who has ever picked up a pen has written about this beautiful subject. It’s also incredibly fun to see how different poets tackle the exact same subject.

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Poems About Trees

May 12, 2024 No Comments

Poems About Trees

Poems about trees occupy a huge part of ecopoetry and nature writing in general. If you’re just starting to write poetry, looking to the trees for inspiration is a good place to start. There is so much variance in trees, so much to unpack. Many famous haiku use their seasonal nature as kigo, or seasonal references. The plum blossoms, the apple tree blossoms, the persistence of conifers all make for beautiful poems.

Why Read Tree Poems?

Tree poems are filled with a wide range of imagery and metaphor. They can stand tall and be a bastion of resilience, inspiring people to remain steadfast in their lives. They can shed their leaves and regrow them, encouraging persistence. Most importantly, or most obviously, poems about trees just tend to be beautiful.

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The Road to Marly by C.W. Bryan

May 11, 2024 No Comments

The Road to Marly by C.W. Bryan

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Poems About Roses

May 10, 2024 No Comments

Poems About Roses

Poems about roses are probably the most popular among the flower poems. For ages and ages roses have symbolized so many different things, and poets have used them for their own unique imagery. From poems as old as the 1700s, like A Red, Red Rose, to even more contemporary work like When the Roses Speak, I Pay attention by Mary Oliver, these poems always resonate.

Why Rose Poems?

Rose poems are fun to read because you get to see how each poet puts their own unique spin on the flower and its subsequent imagery. For example, roses often symbolize love, as in Robert Burns’ poem, but what happens then when you make the flower wilt, or be sick? Take a look at William Blake’s poem to find out!