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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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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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Podcasts

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Tallen
Tallen
earth_empath

I am not really a seasoned writer. I write to Feel Less and I read to Feel more.
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Ladyehawk
Ladyehawk

I usually write about life or nature.  I'M relatively new at writing erotic poetry.
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Spoken Word Poetry

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spoken word poem Hundred Thousand spoken word poem The Poetcast Project: Episode 4 - The Webmistress Speaks (DUP Official Podcast) spoken word poem My Soul Searches For You ( Music by Hiroshi. Spoken word poetry by Rohini ( MysticalRose) spoken word poem Female Millenial (his word is law) spoken word poem It's All So... spoken word poem Untouchable

Poetry Groups

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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.
Word Play
Word Play
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Hone your skills through word play. Participate with other members in quick-fire short poem and prose challenges.
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.