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  1. MythOfHappiness

    New Experiences Complete

    By MythOfHappiness, in Poetry. 04/06/2023 (Updated: 04/03/2024)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse
    • teen
    • young adult
    • angels
    • no sex
    • religion

    A collection of poems about experiencing (or longing to experience) new things. "Firsts (2023 Edition)" is about losing something important, "Angels" is about seeking escape, "The Eye" is about possibility, and finally "Grappling" is about Genesis. Written for the 2023 "Exploration" Anthology, published now in honor of the 2024 "Seasons" anthology - go check it out!

    • 4 Chapters
    • 3,039 Words
    • 1,977 Views
    • 6 Comments
    • Mature
  2. AC Benus

    Light & Dragonflies: Nature Poems/Love Poems 33. Verse Translations Complete

    By AC Benus, in Poetry. 08/13/2023 (Updated: 01/23/2024)

    Genres: Poetry General Fiction, Literary Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse, Lyric, Mixed Forms, Translation, Experimental, Contemporary Literary
    • gay
    • coming of age
    • philosophy
    • psychology
    • love
    • pansexual

    Translations of Wilhelm Runge's unique poems, which blend natural sights with erotic feelings. As far as I know, this is the first substantial collection of the poet's work to be rendered in English.

    All artwork posted with the poems are by noted Gay American photographer Minor White

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    • 21 Chapters
    • 3,360 Words
    • 10,867 Views
    • 98 Comments
    • Teen
  3. JACC

    A Step Beyond Complete

    By JACC, in 2024 - Long May You Run. 01/01/2024 (Updated: 01/01/2024)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse
    • modern

    For Carlos

    • 1 Chapters
    • 50 Words
    • 2,499 Views
    • 11 Comments
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Everyone
  4. Lee Wilson

    New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots Complete

    By Lee Wilson, in 2024 - Long May You Run. 01/01/2024 (Updated: 01/01/2024)

    Genres: Poetry, Comedy,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse, Satire
    • no sex
    • dark
    • light-hearted
    • modern
    • holiday

    Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions that they never follow. I thought it would be fun to put together a list of resolutions that nobody would follow.

    • 2 Chapters
    • 477 Words
    • 4,745 Views
    • 32 Comments
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Everyone
  5. raven1

    A Man For All Ages Complete

    By raven1, in 2024 - Long May You Run. 01/01/2024 (Updated: 01/01/2024)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse
    • light-hearted

    Two poems in tribute to a beloved author, friend, mentor and champion of life.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 328 Words
    • 2,734 Views
    • 25 Comments
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Everyone
  6. Valkyrie

    Harbinger Complete

    By Valkyrie, in 2023 - Leap of Faith. 11/02/2023 (Updated: 11/02/2023)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse
    • mature adult
    • serious

    A poem about a drive home from work that leads to revelations and a leap of faith.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 395 Words
    • 2,243 Views
    • 11 Comments
    • Mature
  7. Tim Hobson

    I Just Want To Be Me Complete

    By Tim Hobson, in Poetry. 08/10/2023 (Updated: 08/10/2023)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse
    • coming out
    • serious
    • modern
    • autobiography
    • depression

    My cri de cœur from deep inside the Closet

    • 1 Chapters
    • 150 Words
    • 1,804 Views
    • 3 Comments
    • Everyone
  8. AC Benus

    1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems 29. Verse Complete

    By AC Benus, in Poetry. 05/31/2023 (Updated: 07/01/2023)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Haiku, Free-Verse, Sonnet, Lyric, Ballad, Rhyming, Blank Verse, Mixed Forms
    • coming of age
    • coming out
    • philosophy
    • psychology
    • love
    • late 20th century

    Some verse, many for Pride Month.

  9. Headstall

    Cozy Contemplations Long-Term Hold

    By Headstall, in Non-Fiction. 04/25/2017 (Updated: 05/20/2023)

    Genres: Poetry, Non-Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Creative Non-Fic, Free-Verse
    • light-hearted
    • serious

    What you'll find here are words of warmth, memories that make me smile, and observations worthy of noting. May they amuse, touch, or inspire you.

    • 37 Chapters
    • 7,623 Words
    • 105,459 Views
    • 675 Comments
    • Everyone
  10. AC Benus

    After Days of Rain and other poems 28. Verse Complete

    By AC Benus, in Poetry. 05/14/2023 (Updated: 05/15/2023)

    Genres: Poetry,
    Sub-genres: Haiku, Free-Verse, Sonnet, Lyric, Ballad, Rhyming, Mixed Forms, Translation
    • young adult
    • coming of age
    • philosophy
    • psychology
    • love
    • late 20th century

    Poems from when I was 22 and 23.

    Part II contains love poems for Jimmy, the real-life Dean of my novel "The Round People"

    • 2 Chapters
    • 6,194 Words
    • 1,324 Views
    • 14 Comments
    • Teen
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