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Inspiration for the Spirit

A lovely place to wander for poetry and inspiration to soothe the soul

Poetry

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“Poetry is the revelation of a feeling that the poet believes to be interior and personal which the reader recognizes as his own.” —Salvatore Quasimodo

Poems by Patricia Petro
My Poems

Poems on life, living, and love . . . and surviving those setbacks we all have

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Guest Poets

Poems and prose by friends and fellow poets

Selected Poems
Selected Poems

Thought-provoking poems on a variety of subjects

Classic Poets
Classic Poets

Poems, sonnets, and prose by famous poets

Classic Love Poems
Classic Love Poems

Passionate, tender, amorous poetry from days gone by

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Zen Poetry, Haiku, and Wisdom

A collection of haiku

Poems on Poetry

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Poetry in Motion
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The Poetry Pages

My Poems
Guest Poets
Selected Poems
Classic Poets
Classic Love Poems
Zen Poetry, Haiku, and Wisdom

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Carousel Dreams

by Tom Schmidt

Walking on past the crisp winter beach Ahead loomed a building well within reach Old not deserted with hints of Huck Finn We wondered what treasures lied there within Post office? Museum? Let's not ... Read more

Random Poems

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Resources

  • Academy of American Poets
  • All Poetry
  • Global Grey - Free eBooks
  • Poetry Daily
  • Poetry Foundation
  • Poets' Corner
  • Project Gutenberg - Free eBooks
  • Traveler on the Path

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