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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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CSD1558
CSD1558
Minxy

I just write what I feel. What bubbles up in the moment. Usually when I'm dealing with extreme emotions. It is such a great thing to release hard experiences. And I am so moved to share in others lives.
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SatInUGal
SatInUGal
Kumar

Concision and Paradox are my weapons of choice. I'm a haiku fiend and an imagist.
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Spoken Word Poetry

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spoken word poem Invisible Love spoken word poem CONJURE THE MUSE spoken word poem Into My Mind 3 spoken word poem It's Worth It spoken word poem The Doll spoken word poem Women - Where is that power?

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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.
The Poetcast Project
The Poetcast Project
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Did you know that Deep Underground Poetry has a podcast featuring you fabulous poets of the Deep? The good news is WE DO! Find the home of The Poetcast Project right here, open for suggestions, discussions, participants and shenanigans.
The Haiku Pond
The Haiku Pond
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Get your feet wet with haiku, senryu and other forms of Japanese poetry. Let's learn, share and create together.