Free-verse Stories

What do you do with a truth that has no voice? Smeraldo explores the fragile boundary between memory and numbness. In this collection of prose poetry, the questions don't demand answers, and the pain doesn't move. There are no grand resolutions here-only the quiet, heavy reality of the things we bury in order to survive. A deeply personal, confessional journey through the thoughts whispered only in the dark, capturing the heavy weight of a silence that refuses to lift.

──────── ₊⋆☽◯☾⋆₊ ──────── 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 is a poetic memoir of becoming, an unfolding of myself, one fragile petal at a time. This collection traces my journey through the fragile and tangled years of teenagehood. Through each poem, you would get a glimpse of raw and unfiltered moments of love, heartbreak, loss, confusion and even hints of clarity. The title is more than just a name : it is a metaphor of growth and acceptance . Each year, each experience was a petal unfolding . Some were soft like teenage innocence while others were jagged, stained with blood, weathered by heartbreak and resilient in reaching. Some were glowing red under the eternal sunlight of euphoria while others were withered due to the droughts of insecurity and floods of pent up emotions . But together these roses compose the bouquet of my becoming. Now I offer this bouquet to you, dear reader, and hope you find petals of your own and embrace the garden you are meant to be. ──────── ₊⋆☽◯☾⋆₊ ──────── 𝟗 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 ⟪ h i g h e s t r a n k i n g s ⟫ #1 in poesia (out of 15k stories) #1 in spokenword (out of 4.57k stories) #1 in personalthoughts (out of 2.5k stories) #1 in personalexperience (out of 1.57k stories) #1 in freeverse (out of 7.74k stories)

A collection of words written from the deepest cracks of a heavy aching heart. A deeply vulnerable collection of lyrical free verse for the aching, the lonely, and the beautifully broken.

The grace of words, woven with purpose, to remind hearts of the eternal light and spread peace.

I created this collection of poetry to eventually publish them, if I could in the future. These poems are created by me. There are about different topics that people can relate to. "She was never the problem child. They assumed she would do great in life." - The Middle Child Do not steal them or feed them into AI.

Not Okay, But Writing Anyway is a raw, unfiltered poetry collection chronicling the emotional aftermath of my breakup. Written in real time, these poems reflect the heartache, confusion, longing, and slow healing that comes from losing not just a partner, but a best friend. If you've ever been left with more feelings than closure, this book might speak to you. This book is also a light memoir. Thank you for reading.

Love means different things to different people. This collection is simply another way I see it. Some poems may remind you of someone. Some may remind you of yourself. Others may become a feeling you never knew you had. Whatever you find between these pages, I hope you see it... In another light. - AnonymousP-01

List of poems

Not every wound leaves a scar. Some stay hidden in silence, memories, and the words we never said. *POEMS THAT HURT* is a collection of short poems about heartbreak, loneliness, love, regret, growing up, and the quiet battles we fight within ourselves. If you've ever missed someone, lost something, or felt too much and said too little, these poems are for you.

Modern poems written in Pink.

"this red thread woven in the vulnerable. | are we dull and palpable like you sought? | such impressible hearts that seek | another joyful memory | but let's just pretend, | that the conclusion is miles away. | swan songs and tidings, | are not what the world invites | but this heart yearns for so | and for a moment | the light shone and all bask in it | even beneath this raw flesh." song inspo: no choir by Florence & The Machine. It's seen 3 years and I am so excited to bring you another around of my short but interesting poetry. and I'm so happy. As usual feel free to Interpret these poems however. While listing to the inspiration songs and I'll make a full playlist of all songs this time. cover by me.

As the title says these are just a few thoughts and quotes. Tbh needed a diary, with a desire to be seen without being known.

A collection about loving deeply, longing quietly, leaving fear behind, and finding meaning in the smallest traces we leave on one another.

A number of short poems that convey the author's reflections on life.

There are some wounds that never ask to be healed. They simply learn how to bloom. Melancholia in Bloom is a collection of poems about loving too deeply, grieving quietly, finding beauty in broken things, and growing through the seasons that almost swallowed you whole. These pages are for the lonely hearts, the overthinkers, the dreamers who hide galaxies behind their smiles, and anyone who has ever searched for light while carrying the weight of their own shadows. Perhaps you'll find a piece of yourself here. Perhaps you'll leave a little lighter.

Oasis of Outcasts is a collection of poetry written from the soul of the author. Each poem is written with powerful imagery. Each poem is soulful, yet thoughtful. Oasis of Outcasts may consist of subtle poetry, but the imagery is clear. Each poem doesn't just put emotion into consideration, but also one's senses into consideration. (Cover photo by the author (me). Also, I will be using Oasis of Outcasts as a band name (probably).)

Mga tula, mga ideya, mga linya, o litanya mula sa pananaw ng may-akda sa pagkabuhay at sa sakit na dulot nito.

The Depths of Her Mind is a collection of emotions that were easier to write than to say. Some pages hold the weight of overthinking, some carry loss, yearning, fear, hope, or the quiet moments that are difficult to put into words. Every poem was written in a moment that needed somewhere to exist. There isn't just one story to follow, only honest pieces of a mind trying to understand itself, one poem at a time. If you've ever struggled to express what was happening inside you, perhaps you'll find a part of yourself within these pages. This is intended to be a safe place for every emotion, every thought, and everyone who has ever struggled to express what they carry inside. You are welcome here, without judgment.

A Thousand Unspoken Words ✨ An Anthology of Poems & Shayari Some feelings are never spoken... they are written. 🖋️ A journey through love, unspoken emotions, heartbreak, dark thoughts, healing, and hope. Every poem carries a piece of a heart that felt deeply but never found the right words. Maybe somewhere between these pages, you'll find a feeling that belongs to you. 📖✨ - VelvetRozalin © 2026 VelvetRozalin. All Rights Reserved.

"We all survive somehow... but the real question is, how do we live?"