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You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in what people say in the bus, in the news, or just what’s on your heart.
Carol Ann Duffy
LATEST POEMS
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Haiku – The Sea
Feeling the salty breezy upon my face, burrowing my toes into the volcanic black sand of the mesoamerican pacific, resolving the heat with a fruity cocktail, there was nothing else but to wonder. A Haiku (japanese: 俳句) is considered the shortest verse form, consisting of three word groups of 5 – 7 – 5 syllables…
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An Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Signs Poem
Every Lunar New Year the Zodiac sign changes from one animal to the next within a twelve year cycle. 2019 had been blessed by the Pig, while 2020 is annointed to be the Year of the Rat. The Rat is the first animal in the cycle, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse,…
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A Waiting Poem
The picture challenged the reader to create a poem with as many of those words as possible. I started to write this poem within 10 minutes using the following, handpicked words
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A River Poem
A river is something mystical. You can follow it, you can try to stop it, but you will never understand it’s song until you start to listen with your heart. River by Gregor Always forward run river, river run! Under sun and moon, moon and sun. I cannot see from where you come but I…
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A Volcanic Slumber
A frame of glass filled with fluid and sand One spin, same-same but different Creating pictures in wondrous ways. So, let me share my frame from one of these days Feel free to comment on what do you see I can’t wait for you to discuss with me. I present to you: Volcanic Slumber by…
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A Two-Sided Poem
Sometimes a happy story hides a sad tone, and a sad story reveals to have something good inside depending on the perspective one is looking at the situation. This poem contains two stories, one of a love that was doomed to fail (top to bottom), the other of a chance of establishing love despite all…
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A Pacaya Volcano Hike Poem
Some people climb mountains stay active in their lives. But what if the mountain that you are climbing is active too? I don’t mean Taiwan’s Taroko Gorge active, where bolder just roll beside you. I am talking active volcano! Pacaya Volcano Hike By Gregor South of Guatemala City, the capital of the nation, Lays…
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A Pet Poem
Whether cat, dog or geckos. Pets are more than just animals you own, they are family members deserving and returning love! A Pet Poem By Gregor for Brandy and Zora You! You are hunting demons keeping all awake during the night. You! You are always hungry and for my own food, I have to…
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A Travelling is Life Poem
There are too many wonders to see, too many people to meet, too many tastes to try and too many stories to hear. Travelling broadens one’s personal horizon and embraces personal growth. But what happens, when your life depends on it? Travelling is Life By Gregor After hard labour, a child was born in spring.…
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Poem – Angelic
Originally posted on SUN SHOWER: A poem from the challenge word “Cure”. Proposed by the exceptionally admirable blogger and poet Grexxen. Thank you for encouraging me forward! A story about curiosity, bravery, and about overcoming all obstacles. A story that evidences the power of love. A poem on the shape of a AABBCC I give…
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A Friendship Poem (1/5)
Some say, that some friends are like family. The beauty of friendship, however, is, that friends can always leave, but decide to stay. Floating on the ever-lasting sea that is called life Your sole identity is divided into roles, counting at least five. Each of them is requiring individual poetic attention. Thus, I will do…
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A Chinese New Year’s Origin Poem
For years, the monster NIAN had been terrorizing the poor villagers. But with the appearance of a mysterious stranger, the tidings seem to change. Watchmen: „Villagers, come! Pack your stuff! Forget the weapons, the beast is too tough. The only way for you to survive Is to take your kids and your wife. And make…
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A Beginning Poem
The end is always the beginning of something new. Even though we might head into a favourable situation during this change, it takes time and patience. But all efforts are rewarded in its own mysterious ways. for Adriana, from a helpless admirer, Once upon a time There was a single thought That I wanted to…
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A Traffic Poem
Traffic jams can be boring, so why not using the time looking at the wonders nearby the road. Maybe there is something invaluable that just haven’t been noticed yet. Every day the same routine, stop and go and go and stay. Cars aligned like shining ray Some are patient, some are mean. An inert…
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A Traveller Poem
We never stop travelling, never stop marvelling, never stop. High elated, yet indivisibly bound In two dimension to the ground. Around the globe In his grey robe Can the restless traveller be found. Through countless countries he did stride, Was seen on the steepest mountainside Saw fields in gold, Trees thousand fold, And crossed…
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A Snow Poem
The white winter wonder places magic in your life but has to be handled with care in return. LIKE SNOW you had been descending from the sky, white-winged with angelic grace. LIKE SNOW you created chaos in my life when you appeared at this unexpected place. LIKE SNOW your voice is calm and…
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A Next Week Poem
A lifetime’s drivers are three different forces interacting with each other – the past, the present, and the future. The past shapes us who we are; the present defines how we deal with who we are; the future gives us the prospect of who we want to become – this is the same in every…
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An Excitement Poem
Future is a mysterious construct of time, where the outcome is yet to be seen. Still, individuals are relying on their plans, no matter the odds of life’s randomness. Pursuing the uncertain event in hope to gain a memory, as the moment will vanish in the fog of the past, is a worthwhile approach where…
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A Teaching and Learning Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Teaching and Learning Provided by the student of life and teacher of many: Adriana It is best to read it on wide screen! Take a moment to think of all the people who taught you a valuable lesson: Teachers, co-workers, friends, families, strangers on the internet and streets. Be grateful for every…
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A Passion Poem
Using newest technology and mobile applications to find someone to spend time with is a noble thought. However, it diminishes the almost magical moments of coincidental incidents leading towards a supreme occasion of sharing intimate moments with the right person at the right time by giving away the gallivanting, flattering, philandering and teasing pursued by…
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An It Began With Poem
Life is mysterious. It is strange how joy and sadness rule over our perception for the surrounding we are embedded in. When unforeseen circumstances blur the path you planned to go with the fog of uncertainty, hope might seem lost. However, it can also create an adventurous journey, leading to the same sunrise of joy,…
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A Typhoon Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Typhoon Provided by the stormy blogger Sunshower In Taiwan, I had the chance to experience not only one but multiple tropical storms called typhoon. Although the fierce power of nature raged outside, my roommate and I could deepen our young friendship during the storms, eventually become BROommates. This is for you, Jacek.…
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A Linz Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Linz Provided by the global blogger Adriana The style of the poem is AABBCC. Growing up in the city of Linz, I have learnt to love it. Walking with open eyes and open mind through the streets of history, one can be astonished by the richness of a small 200.000 resident city.…
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An Art Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Art Provided by the artistically blessed blogger Adriana People, who are actively looking for the wonders of art created by mankind often tend to forget to look at the simplest and purest things in life, life itself. The style of the poem is simple: AA BB CC I give you Art by…
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A Cotton Candy Poem
The Challenger Word: Cotton Candy Provided by the sweet blogger Saltyavocado A funfair is a sweet experience for young and old. But more exciting than the adrenaline rush through the vains caused by fast roller coaster rides, are the iconic delights of sugary delicasies. Hidden in every bite of cotton candy lays a nostalgic journey…
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A Melodic Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Melodic Provided by the artistic blogger Adriana Dancing is the most passionate thing you can do with a partner. Moving together to the rhythms of the instruments, getting closer and closer to finally drown in passion is a great way to harmonize a heartbeat of couples. The style of the poem is:…
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A Wrath Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Wrath Provided by the self-balanced blogger Adriana Although wrath is one of the seven deadly sins, it is one feeling that makes us human. It should not be connoted with negative thoughts only, because anger origins from being hurt, being vulnerable, being disappointed by life’s path. Sure, anger can destroy once relieved…
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A Meeting Poem
,The Challenger’s Word: Meeting Provided by the unreached blogger Adriana In life, you are meeting all kinds of poeple who coin you, your personality, your worldview. Some people, however, are more than just friends. Their relation to you is based on something deeper, something more sincere. Destiny or coincidence, whatever determines the fact, that it…
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A Water Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Water Provided by the blogger and dearest friend abroad Adriana Water has many forms, but the most honest one is shaped of a tear shed because you have to say goodbye to a dear one. Tears, however, doesn’t have to be negatively connotated. A tear of sadness means, that the other person…
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A Bulgogi Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Bulgogi Provided by the lovely blogger SaltyAvocado Self-confidence is good to survive the modern fast-pasted world of ours. Over-confidence on the other edge of the spectre is dangerous. Friends are here to push you higher and keep you on the ground of reality. You share interests, hobbies, memories, hopes – and food.…
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A Scooter Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Scooter Provided by the blogger Jessica It is supposed to be a tribute to the time together in Taiwan, so I describe my feelings of coming home to see my best friends here after a long ride home from Yushan. The style of the poem is simple: A A A A I…
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A Penguin Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Penguin Nothing is more aesthetic so observe life in the most deserted places on earth. But do penguins really have to be this clumsy? Look at them and tell me they are not adorable! The style of the poem is a secret hidden. Can you find it? I give you: Penguin By…
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A Sand Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Sand Provided by the blogger Adriana Time is luxerios good. Everyone wants more of it; for leizure activities, for meetings with loved ones, for life before it ends. As time flows like a silent river of sand in the desert of life, we wish we could have more. but as sand time…
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Ein Pinguin Gedicht
In my sudden urge to create poems about words friends tell me, I got another Challenger’s Word from my beloved girlfriend Jacqueline. No wonder – it is Penguin! Before I create the English poem about it, I wanted to share the German one, created to be a vessel for the present of feeding the penguins…
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A Smirk Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Smirk Provided by the blogger Adriana A little smile can be used to respond in 100 scenarios, tell thousands of stories in silence and express millions of feelings. The incompleteness of a smirk parallels the personal inperfections and how they are more approriate than unhonest smiles. The style of the poem is…
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A Mushroom Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Mushroom – Funny Provided by the bloggers Adriana and Jessica Although sometimes seen as intrudors or unwanted plants, mushrooms build a remarkable symbiosis with there hosts – good or bad. Even within the community of fungi, without each other a mushroom is can never be as strong as alone. The sytle of…
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A Circle of Life Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Mushroom Provided by the bloggers Adriana and Jessica The main trait of life is that it end. Without limitation, it would be less appreciated. Sadly, many people forgot how to appreciate not only there time, but also the current existence of beautiful things as nature itself. However, every certain decay is a…
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A Last Will Poem
The Challenger’s Word: Never Provided by the blogger Adriana A last will of a person is sacred in the hearts of the ones who truly love the who is close to death. Whereas many distribute their well received fortune, others plea for forgiveness and wish the moanings all the best. The style of the poem…
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Singapore – A Song about Prosperity
Not so long a time ago, My roommate and Polish bro, And me wanted to see of Asia more, So we travelled to Singapore. To tell you about this Asian city, It is full of wealth and prosperity. Also rich was our plan, What to see in this nice land. When we arrived at Singapore,…
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Money counts – A Poem
To increase this article’s pep I am writing in style of Rap. The country itself is my muse, If the poem is clumsy, I have to excuse. For this post I want to give An insight of the costs to live In my new home, so far apart, Taiwan, in Southeast Asian’s heart. To show…
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