Hello, I am in a sense not new to this website in any way, been writing under a different pen-name on here (/different acc. the one from 1373 days from registering)
But I have never really gotten to know the lively community that I have experience all throughout 3-4 years, say for a few poets and writers that have commented and expressed their view of my writings & of course the thousands of pages I have read published, people's most intimate and deep writings. (Quite the lot of them very inspirational and striking for me)
I mostly kept my presence here and there, but as of now, I must say, this webspace has been very homely over the years and I feel like I owe it to the community to be more interactive on here.
_Hello world!

This is an imagined reality
where you never left the city,
and we aren’t just strangers turned acquaintances turned friends
who crossed paths a few months ago.

In this little world I’ve built in my head,
we're childhood friends on a rickety old school bus,
always claiming the last row like it's our throne.
We share tiffins packed with love, your mom’s aloo parathas, my poha
trading bites and secrets with equal delight.
We blow bubblegum balloons till they pop on our faces,
and laugh so hard our tummies hurt.
We gossip about teachers, Miss Sharma’s funny glasses,
and how Mishra sir always forgets the homework he assigns.

We plan our grand summer vacations like little adventurers;
you to your nani's house with mango trees and cool verandas,
me to the hills with deep valleys and hot chocolate.
We make silly drawings on the fogged-up bus windows,
play hand clap games till our palms sting,
and race paper boats in the puddles after rain.

We dream out loud
you want to be an astronaut with your own spaceship,
and I, want to open a roadside foodtruck or be a magician.

I still like your voice in this made up world,
where everything is a little softer, a little simpler.
And I’m writing this while sitting in the train,
watching the city fade behind me
just like you did, not so long ago.

But in this small, timeless corner of my heart, we never said goodbye.
©Arshad

I'm not a poet but this website has helped me through some rough times personally and has helped me find poems for my novel. I'm sorry if I made anyone on this site uncomfortable by my requests to use their work in my novels. I also would like to give big thanks to those you have let me use their poems in my novels.

I really hope this site shutting down is just an April Fool's joke. lol

Hi guys,
As you know one of us has taken the initiative to create a Reddit for our group.
This would be a great plateform to continue to show our works and stay connected.
If anyone needs help connecting to or finding the reddit I'm more than happy to help.
Just inbox me while you still can!

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I am so glad that I found this website and submitted my poems here, my interaction with fellow poets gave me encouragement and gave me confidence in my work.

Since the website is closing I would still like to be in touch with you all.

@otherarsh is my instgram handle, I have only posted a few of my poems there, I usually post poems I like there

Since this website will soon close down, does anybody know a similar poetry website that supports free speech?

Hi, I'm an enthusiastic poet from Tanzania, Africa. just exploring the vast aesthetics of this universal canvas with love aspiring to go beyond this world of illusion

*Depths of Desire*

Here comes an alluring force of nature
A siren lady that heals and enchants
Her beauty is both delicate and fierce
A contradiction that captivates and mesmerizes

Your eyes are like deep pools of a dark water
Reflecting the depths of your noble soul
They hold a million secrets
And a thousand desires

While your lips are soft and inviting
Like lavender flower brushed with dew
They promise pleasure and passion
Like a taste of a forbidden fruit

Your voice is husky like a soothing fire
Burning with a slow smoldering intensity
It ignites the senses
And leaves one wanting more

Indeed you're a creature of passion
What a lover who knows no bound
For you can take one to the edge of his wildest dreams
And then push him over the edge

For you are a blessing to be reckoned with
A companion that knows no still
Whoever is lucky enough to win your heart
Will be rewarded with a love like no other

So whoever is looking for a woman who is both beautiful and passionate
A partner who will challenge you and excite you
Then let him look no further than you my siren Queen
For you are indeed a rare and precious gem
A priceless woman worth fighting for.

POEM

Cordially Yours,

Love Artist ✍️
© Jake The Broken
27/02/25

Looking forward to readying and sharing poems.

Hello, I used to love reading and writing poetry. I recently revived this passion after an abusive relationship. I'm a bit mediocre with poetry I must admit, but I'm hoping that I will grow with practice. I enjoy reading people's poems here too so that's fun!

One other thing, I'm hoping I will gain the confidence to write my poems and put it out there, knowing that I still have lots to learn. There was a smaller local writing group that did poetry and I felt both intimidated and overwhelmed with the already seasoned poets there as I was the only one who wasn't experienced enough to keep up with them.

But I am happy to embark on this journey that I rediscovered for myself. :)