She Is Magic
She wildly dances
to the beat of her own heart
a strong and fearless protector,
she’s hauntingly beautiful
Featured Poets Of Instagram
Published: September 9, 2020
142 Favorite Poems From Instagram
There are many different types of poetry forms. Some poems are long and have multiple rhyming stanzas. Others are short and succinct with no rhyme scheme. Each type creates a different reading experience and evokes different emotions.
This collection is filled with poems from some of our favorite Instagram poets. These poets are talented in their art and write directly from the heart. The raw emotions in their poetry can clearly be seen.
They have given us permission to share their poems with our readers. Many of these poets have published their own books of poetry. Although these poems are short, they are powerful.
Sharing poetry with others is a very personal experience. It means baring your soul for the world to see, but poetry brings hope and healing. For the reader, it’s always comforting to read a piece that makes you realize you’re not alone. It’s comforting to know someone else understands.
We hope you find poems that speak directly to you. May you be encouraged by these short pieces!
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Slow Down
slow down when your world
is spinning too fast
when day and night are stuck in dusk
make sure to enjoy life -
More Than Enough
Just tell her she is perfect in the dark
her light shines
so the whole world can see her heart
hold her tightFeatured Shared StoryI am in a new relationship. My favorite thing is when he tells me how beautiful I am or how he loves the way my eyes gleam. I know it won't always be this magical, but I want to hold on to it...
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These Stories We Wear
these stories we wear –
scars,
stretchmarks, -
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Featured Shared Story
Awesome. When more of us realize that, the better off we all will be. I really like this poem.
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The Way You Look At Me
Even in those silent moments
You look at me as if I hung the moon
You make me forget that I was everFeatured Shared StoryIt's just beautiful!
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She Loved Him
She loved him without reason
and without cause
she loved him under water
and in the freezing cold of the deep winter months -
Aching Hearts
We talk a lot about broken hearts.
But oh,
what about the aching ones?
The hearts that are healing -
Hope
in Hope Poems
Hope can be found in the moment
when the sun breaks open the day
it can be felt when the stars shine
in the darkest part of the night -
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I Love The Way She Loves Me
I love the way
she runs her fingers
through my hair
I love the way -
When You're Next To Me
The world seems
somehow slower
when you are
next to me. -
This Is My Strength
When you left,
I immediately deleted your number and pictures
and pulled our memories from the wall.
This is my strength. -
I Promise
I’ll love you
like you’ve never been
loved before
With all my core -
Choose How You Spend Your Time
in Short Poems
You cannot
slow the setting
of the sun.
You can only choose -
Missing You In Every Part Of Life
I miss you
In all the pauses,
The loudness,
The quiet, -
The Ones Who Feel Like Home
People Who Stand With Youthe ones who encourage you
during uncertain times
who stand with you
when no one else will -
Life Will Bloom When It Is Ready
I keep pulling
on my roots
urging them to grow
impatient for the bloom -
Featured Shared Story
I think that is what living is all about. We live, we learn, we make changes, and we live on; hopefully, stronger.
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The Dark Days Will Pass
in Short Poems
There will be dark days,
when you feel alone
with your aching heart
but that doesn’t meanFeatured Shared StoryI think that is true to every person's life, and what he or she needs is patience that brings a glorious morning after a gloomy night. I had also once gone through such dark days, which later...
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Featured Shared Story
Very insightful. Self-love can be (and maybe should be) the first love we encounter. Even when we're not perfect.
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Love Me Through It All
love me
through it all
the beautiful daysFeatured Shared StoryHow beautiful it is and how vividly expressed!
The way you need love is that he must "love you through it all". The simplest yet the most complex thing to do is to keep loving through the... -
Final Moments
It wrecks me, that last moment
that played out so wrong.
Our hopeless eyes locked
just a few seconds too long.Featured Shared StoryShort but powerful. My favorite kind. This poem shows what can happen when two people who can't be together (for whatever reason) don't want to be apart.
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You Could Have Given Up
You could have given up,
but you kept on going.
You could have seen obstacles,
but you called them adventures.Featured Shared StoryAnother good one! I enjoyed it very much. And I think most of us can relate; I know I can. Thanks for sharing.
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Put Heartbreak To Rest
in Short Poems
Put heartbreak to rest.
Untangle your soul
from its tight grip.
Say goodbye to theFeatured Shared StoryThese are the word I needed just to be in peace. I have experienced broken relationship ties from friendship ties, family ties and relationship ties. It's hard to let go, but I have to....
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Featured Shared Story
I'm very fond of short, powerful, poems, and this is one for sure. Recovery can be the hardest thing we do, but it's always, always, worth it. Good write/read.
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The Marching Heart
in Short Poems
I believe the beating in our hearts
was put there to remind us
that even when we feel alone in the world,
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I Hope You Find Peace
I hope you find peace in your battles
I hope you find light within the darkness
I hope you find comfort in your storm
I hope you find your smile within the tears -
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Fighting For Their Affection
If they make you
work for their attention
fight for their affection
beg for their loveFeatured Shared StoryA sad truth that takes many of us far too long to realize. Just because we want something or even think we deserve it, doesn't mean we will get it or even need it.
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Your Wounds
You Are Stronger Than Your Scarsin Short Poems
Time doesn’t heal wounds
to make you forget.
It doesn’t heal wounds toFeatured Shared StoryVery nicely done. I totally agree with you. I've used this same approach in my own life. I think sometime we pay more attention to what we're about to go through instead of how much you've...
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Tightly Interwoven
people have told me
to let you go
but they don’t -
Bright Light
in Hope Poems
I see you, darling.
Holding on to your hope with both hands.
Feeling exhausted with all the turbulence.
But not letting go.Featured Shared StoryWow! That is an awesome piece. I really like it. It's very moving. I love the flow and the word choice. I am so glad I stumbled onto it. Thank you.
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The Strongest Part Of Me
Even in my darkest moments
I still have that little voice
encouraging me to go on.
To stand up and keep fighting. -
The Comfort Of Pain
Live with it
long enough
and pain begins
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And The World Carries On
in Short Poems
The plates will still shift
and the clouds will still spew.
The sun will slowly rise
and the moon will follow too.Featured Shared StoryThis poem is really so good. I feel this poem; it's just amazing.
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Teach Them Well
You are not defined
by the way other people
see you
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Moving On Was Never Meant To Be Easy
Moving on was
never meant to be easy.
It will hurt, it will be painful,
it will be exhausting, -
Take Me To The Center Of Your Soul
take me
to the center of your soul
show me where you hide
lead me to the forgotten wounds -
Drowning
in Short Poems
They come in waves,
my feelings for you.
And not pretty whitecaps
dancing at my feet. -
I Am Worthy
I am worthy. There is nothing
that can or will happen today that
could convince me otherwise.
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You're Worthy And You Matter
You weren’t born
to lose yourself
within this darkness.
Featured Shared StoryI love this poem. It really hit home. Often times, I forget that I am worthy too. I matter just as much as the next person. I lose myself in the darkness often. But, when I read this poem, I...
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Even When; Especially When
Even when you feel like a million scattered pieces,
you are still whole.
Even when you’re unsure of the path you’re walking,
you still have purpose. -
We All Need A Safe Space
We all need
a safe space
to rest our tired feet
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Despite The Storms
Finding Joy Once Morein Short Poems
Despite the storms,
beauty arrives like
it was always going to.
Despite the darkness,Featured Shared StoryPart of the last line says, "Keep living." I'm saying keep writing. I like your style and sensitivity. Excellent flow and structure. I really enjoyed it.
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I Am A Survivor
I am not everything
that has happened to me.
I am everything I became
while I healed.
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