A Writing & Poetry Community

Deep Underground Poetry is a platform for sharing and publishing poems, lyrics, short stories, spoken word and performance poetry. You can get critique and improve your writing, socialise with poets, writers and spoken word artists, 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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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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poet LivDiane
LivDiane

Just doing what I do!
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poet MusicallyMrM
MusicallyMrM
Mr_Mahogany_Wood

Transcending All Things I Ever Dared To Be...... Musically Mr M
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Spoken Word Poetry

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spoken word poem Mirrored Remnants spoken word poem When you are feeling tired and beatdown, Beats spoken word poem "Nomad" (our ending was your beginning) spoken word poem Never claimed I wasn't damaged goods spoken word poem Ghostwriter (Kinderspiel) spoken word poem It's All So...

Poetry Groups

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Rhyme and Reason
Rhyme and Reason
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A space to discuss Life, the Universe and Everything. Together we'll debate everything from the big mysteries to the small peculiarities of life, and all that's in between.
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.
Poetry Medics
Poetry Medics
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"The Doctor will see you now" for help and positive assistance with your writing. A cosy and nurturing environment, where critique is prescribed with respect and encouragement. Nervous patients welcome, get tips for editing and improving your poems.