249 Results with the "Poetry" genre
Adventure Fiction (1164)
Biography (435)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (124)
Comics (6)
Culture (51)
Drama (123)
Dystopian (29)
Fable (86)
Fantasy (1132)
Fantasy (203)
Fiction (1010)
Finance (1)
Gothic Fiction (12)
Historical Fiction (615)
History (122)
Horror (56)
Lifestyle (36)
Literary (404)
Literary Fiction (207)
Memoir (113)
Mystery (422)
Non-fiction (87)
Novel (549)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (182)
Philosophy (45)
Political Fiction (14)
Politics (42)
Practical (32)
Psychological (4)
Psychological Thriller (108)
Relationship (6)
Romance Novel (716)
Romantic Melodrama (14)
Satire (91)
Science (46)
Science Fiction (345)
Self-help (68)
Society (65)
Society (2)
Spiritual Growth (1)
story (2)
Thriller (704)
True Crime (56)
view (11)
Women's Fiction (2)
Young Adult (233)
-
Chapter
Ballad: Little Oliver
Little Oliver spends his days not just in service, but in silent admiration, tucked away beneath the grandeur of Earl Joyce’s estate. Though only a page, his heart is filled with thoughts far too vast for his station. He watches Lady Minnie-Haha move through sunlit halls and across rose-strewn gardens, her presence as melodic as her name implies. His love for her is quiet but unwavering, stitched into the seams of his uniform and the hours he spends polishing silverware that reflects her face. He knows…-
157.3 K • Ongoing
-
-
Story
Ban and Arriere Ban
Ban and Arrière-Ban by George Meredith is a historical novel set in the medieval period, blending romance, adventure, and intrigue as it follows the lives of knights and noble families. The story explores themes of loyalty, honor, and personal conflict, focusing on the complex relationships between its characters as they navigate societal expectations and the challenges of chivalric duty. The novel's title refers to the medieval French legal terms for summoning all able-bodied men to arms, reflecting the novel's focus on military and familial obligations.-
4.1 K • Nov 8, '24
-
4.9 K • Nov 8, '24
-
4.0 K • Nov 8, '24
-
-
Chapter
The Hammers
In this chapter titled The Hammers, the opening scene offers a quiet juxtaposition—an English estate slowly overtaken by time, where roses bloom beside crumbling walls and silence speaks louder than memory. The stillness is not merely rural peace but a kind of hush before the resurgence of national effort. Soon, that quiet is broken by rhythmic pounding—metal on metal, the sound of labor shaping destiny. In Frindsbury, 1786, the shipyards stir with the energy of creation as hammers rise and fall in…-
90.3 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter Eighteen: Roya Shams/Mom
The chapter opens with the narrator's vivid description of Leila, a woman whose striking presence transcends conventional beauty. Her sunglasses, confident demeanor, and animated conversation about eclectic topics make her magnetic, almost otherworldly. The taxi driver’s distracted driving underscores her allure, while her unfiltered cigarettes and casual defiance of norms—like removing her scarf—hint at her rebellious nature. The narrator is captivated, observing Leila as if she were a force of…-
74.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XII — The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XII begins with a profound and timeless inquiry into the nature of divine devotion. Arjuna, driven by genuine spiritual curiosity, seeks clarity from Krishna regarding two paths—worshipping a personal, visible form of God versus meditating upon the formless, unmanifested aspect of the Divine. His question reflects a fundamental dilemma in spiritual practice: whether the tangible or intangible is more effective in bringing one closer to liberation. This chapter delves into what it truly means to…-
79.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Curly Locks
Curly Locks opens with a gentle gaze upon a child, so young and untouched by the world, nestled in the safety of early innocence. The poem reflects on what, if anything, such a child could understand of pain, hope, or the quiet ache of growing older. There is no worry on that face—no trace of the burdens that life eventually brings. Instead, the child’s smile suggests a soul still basking in a simpler truth, one not yet colored by regret or complexity. The speaker wonders if this child, so full of…-
116.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Ballad: Haunted
Haunted begins with a reflection not on the usual specters of graveyards or shadowed halls, but on the less visible phantoms that cling to memory—those born of social missteps and emotional bruises. The protagonist carries these burdens with a reluctant familiarity, haunted by moments society deemed failures. Black Monday looms, not for any ghostly threat but for the looming return to school, that universally dreaded ritual of rigid timetables, recitations, and cold stares. Early love, once bright and…-
150.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass
Great, I'm ready to assist. Please upload the chapter you'd like…-
12.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Ballad: Brave Alum Bey
Brave Alum Bey stands as a cheerful yet curious figure, best remembered for his fearless spirit and endearing eccentricities. Along the peaceful riverbanks of Stamboul, he lived a life as gentle as the flowers he picked for Backsheesh, the lovely daughter of Rahat Lakoum. Their romance blossomed quietly, nurtured by daily gifts and mutual fondness, strengthened by the simplicity of shared rituals. While Backsheesh mastered culinary wonders, Alum Bey prepared for life’s unpredictable tides. When duty…-
157.3 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
VERSE: Optimus
Optimus opens with a caution that speaks directly to the well-meaning heart—the kind of person stirred by the sight of undone work, by silence when action is needed, and by the weight of tasks that seem to have been abandoned. A voice, noble in tone but dangerous in intent, whispers that it is right to step in and take on what others have left behind. It presents itself as a call to heroism, dressed in selflessness, yet it carries within it the seed of imbalance. The poem reveals this temptation as…-
56.4 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 8 9 10 … 25 Next
