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Deep Underground Poetry is a platform for sharing and publishing poems, lyrics, short stories, spoken word and performance poetry. Meet other poets, writers and spoken word artists. Get critique, improve your writing and take part in poetry competitions. This is your freedom to push boundaries, challenge ideas and engage in thought provoking discussions. Are you interested in joining our diverse network of poets and writers?

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Poetry Writing Month

Join us for NaPoWriMo, write 30 poems in 30 days throughout April.
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Poems & Short Stories

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Observational Poems
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Inspirational Poems
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Erotic Poems
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Dark Poems
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Love Poems
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Self Poems
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Drugs Poems
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Story Poems
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Anger Poems
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Spiritual Poems
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Miscellaneous Poems
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Song Lyrics
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Fictional Prose
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Non-Fiction Prose
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nightbirdblue
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I am fluid polygender, identifying as both “she/her” & ”they/them” • Panromantic and married to the love of my life! 🏳️‍🌈 Poetry on mental illness, spirituality, LGBTQIA2+ experiences, and surviving DV.
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ELIAS11
ELIAS11

Reflection And Obssesion My Life lessons Metaphysical Metaphorical Allegoricaly Historical Magical Minds Healing Hands Universal Plans Here I Am
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Spoken Word Poetry

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spoken word poem Anti-hero spoken word poem On and On spoken word poem Funk defy your soul spoken word poem Sun & Moon Are Both My Groom spoken word poem Poetry Reading (Video) spoken word poem Cloven at Fresh Brewed on 10/08/2022 part 2

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Words on a Canvas
Words on a Canvas
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Give vision to poetry. You can learn more about giving that true feeling to your poem visually, and how to create it. Perfect if you enjoy sharing your poetry on social media, or want to switch up a composition.
Deep Underground Gallery
Deep Underground Gallery
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DU Gallery is a place to discover visual art created by fellow members. Share your original drawings, paintings, digital art, sculpture and photography.
Loud-Speaker Poetry
Loud-Speaker Poetry
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If you want to take your poetry to another level and give it more layers and life, Loud-Speaker Poetry is for you! We can help you read with expression and passion and offer a safe space to practice and perfect your audio / video craft.