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The Other Side

The Other Side

Mocked I was for my colour,  My race and my hair texture.  My diction was made fun of,  Making me feel small in front of the world.    I withdrew into self,  Became quieter to the core.  Introspection helped a lot,  As I realized, I wasn't at fault.    I...

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Freedom

Freedom

Sweat, blood of millions Transpired the freedom we laud, Alas! They  couldn't see.     The poem was awarded the Certificate of Excellence by United By Ink and is published in the website of UnitedByInk -...

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Etheree

The etheree is a little-known poetry format, consisting of ten lines with graduated syllables. It was created over twenty years ago by an Arkansas poet named Etheree Taylor Armstrong. The first line is a monosyllabic word; the second line has two syllables, and so on,...

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Ekphrastic Poem

An Ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of Art. In an Ekphrastic poem, poets usually describe some part of the work of Art and may extend their own thoughts on the work’s underlying story or significance. Ekphrastic poems are...

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Pencil Box

Pencil Box

Pride of the owner Envied by the eyes around Charm it was, to own. The poem is published in the website of UnitedByInk group : www.unitedbyink.org/ Image by Rupert Kittinger-Sereinig from Pixabay 

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Pentastich

Pentastich

Pentastich is a five line poem. The poem I have written has a twist though. The first line must be added to all verses in this manner. Repeat the first line in all five verses/ stanzas. First verse: a, b, c, d, e Second verse: f, a, g, h, i Third verse: j, k, a, l, m...

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