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Literary Spotlight
The most-liked works on YWS — all-time leaders, or the standouts from any day or month since 2008.
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Top 100 Poetry of All Time
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Being gay is not a crime.
- 292 likes
- 128 replies
- 3788 views
- Poetry · Narrative
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I miss the innocence in "Will you be my friend?" questions.
- 138 likes
- 30 replies
- 1222 views
- Poetry · Realistic
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An abstract piece that combines prose, poetry, and art. Side note: pictures used are in open domain.
- 137 likes
- 27 replies
- 1053 views
- Poetry · Other
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It is everything but eloquent.
- 125 likes
- 32 replies
- 1062 views
- Poetry · Narrative » Lyrical
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Who knows.
- 103 likes
- 52 replies
- 1497 views
- Poetry · General
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Read the A/N.
- 100 likes
- 28 replies
- 1027 views
- Poetry · Historical Fiction » Horror
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My first poem
- 90 likes
- 28 replies
- 1017 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Technology
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For the short count contest.
- 89 likes
- 22 replies
- 687 views
- Poetry · General
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april madness poeting
- 85 likes
- 22 replies
- 719 views
- Poetry · General
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A pinch of prose, a slab of art, and an experimentation of poetry.
- 81 likes
- 18 replies
- 891 views
- Poetry · Other
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I shouldn't be allowed near sugar before bedtime with music anymore. Strange things happen.
- 75 likes
- 31 replies
- 550 views
- Poetry · Humor » Lyrical
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My first poem! Constructive criticism encouraged!!!
- 74 likes
- 19 replies
- 565 views
- Poetry · Narrative » Realistic
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The story of how someone falls in love.
- 72 likes
- 19 replies
- 737 views
- Poetry · Narrative » Realistic
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All grammatical errors intentional.
- 70 likes
- 29 replies
- 718 views
- Poetry · Humor » Fanfiction
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One of my most ambitious poems :)
- 68 likes
- 29 replies
- 1567 views
- Poetry · Satire » Dramatic
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We are dragons, hiding in the depths of the dark.
- 68 likes
- 11 replies
- 550 views
- Poetry · Fantasy » Narrative
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never thought I'd write something like this xD
- 66 likes
- 21 replies
- 932 views
- Poetry · Humor » Other
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a summary of my feelings at this current point in time that will probably fade but not any time soon so rip
- 63 likes
- 19 replies
- 546 views
- Poetry · General
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Logos have feelings too.
- 63 likes
- 22 replies
- 609 views
- Poetry · Other » Humor
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This will really speak to you in ways you cannot imagine.. ~ no, but you may relate XP
- 58 likes
- 32 replies
- 655 views
- Poetry · Mystery / Suspense » Realistic
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Youtube needs your help. Please help him.
- 55 likes
- 17 replies
- 687 views
- Poetry · Satire » Narrative
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This princess falls ill by a tragic illness
- 55 likes
- 20 replies
- 407 views
- Poetry · Culture » Lyrical
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You won't believe what happens in part 3!!!!
- 54 likes
- 19 replies
- 649 views
- Poetry · Supernatural » Romantic
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Finally! It's time to heal and move on. I know I said I was going to take a break and I did but I realized that I need to write for myself and I did:
- 54 likes
- 10 replies
- 653 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Narrative
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Lately, my emotions have been so complex and complicated that I've struggled to put any of it into words. I'm trying again.
- 49 likes
- 9 replies
- 408 views
- Poetry · General
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A hayaku about my religion. This is somthing I have to explain to people often.
- 49 likes
- 38 replies
- 882 views
- Poetry · Spiritual » Other
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My first non-rhyming poem.
- 47 likes
- 10 replies
- 594 views
- Poetry · Satire » Other
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Wrote a funny poem after quite a long time. Do spare a read :)
- 46 likes
- 15 replies
- 529 views
- Poetry · Humor
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real reviews only please
- 46 likes
- 9 replies
- 521 views
- Poetry · Romantic » Technology
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Trick or treat. Smell my feet. Give my Halloweenie something good to eat.
- 45 likes
- 11 replies
- 312 views
- Poetry · Humor » Satire
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- 45 likes
- 17 replies
- 538 views
- Poetry · Dramatic
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Rest in peace my dear sister.
- 45 likes
- 6 replies
- 337 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Narrative
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Just an experiment.
- 45 likes
- 9 replies
- 434 views
- Poetry · General » Other
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I'm trying out something shorter this time.
- 44 likes
- 20 replies
- 466 views
- Poetry · Humor » Satire
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Bullying is worse when it's disguised in "kind" words.
- 44 likes
- 9 replies
- 316 views
- Poetry · General
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I wonder why being gay is the worst thing someone can be. I wonder if I am broken, or a mistake, or perhaps created just right.
- 44 likes
- 11 replies
- 427 views
- Poetry · Culture » Narrative
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A deep and important thoughts on how I feel right now
- 43 likes
- 22 replies
- 578 views
- Poetry · Humor » Romantic
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Written for a hurting individual who happened to like numbers. (Draft)
- 43 likes
- 14 replies
- 453 views
- Poetry · Lyrical » Realistic
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dude poeting
- 43 likes
- 9 replies
- 390 views
- Poetry · Lyrical
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A kind of shaky sonnet; it's been forever since I've written structured poetry, so heavy criticism is welcome.
- 42 likes
- 12 replies
- 442 views
- Poetry · General
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summer is for lost souls
- 41 likes
- 6 replies
- 465 views
- Poetry · Realistic
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Those sweet Mormon girls came around again today.
- 41 likes
- 6 replies
- 331 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Culture
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This is a poem about the discrimination against the black community.
- 41 likes
- 7 replies
- 402 views
- Poetry · Realistic
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The ending is very offensive. This is what it is made for and completely my opinion. #2 of 7 Dr. Strangelove's Humorous Poetry
- 40 likes
- 26 replies
- 645 views
- Poetry · Humor » Satire
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I hope you enjoy it.
- 40 likes
- 16 replies
- 306 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Teen Fiction
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Insomnia does weird things to you.
- 40 likes
- 12 replies
- 509 views
- Poetry · Fantasy » Other
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364 days, 23 hours, and 59 minutes ago...
- 40 likes
- 9 replies
- 239 views
- Poetry · Realistic
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IT'S A CONSPIRACY! Bit of a work in progress; reviews welcome. I need to rework a few sentences methinks.
- 40 likes
- 17 replies
- 325 views
- Poetry · Humor » Lyrical
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Caves within caves within caves.
- 40 likes
- 6 replies
- 509 views
- Poetry · Fantasy » Other
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No offense to anyone, Sorry if this comes off as preachy. General apologies. Girls are dumb.
- 40 likes
- 16 replies
- 356 views
- Poetry · General
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...and snore like an ogre.
- 39 likes
- 10 replies
- 344 views
- Poetry · Humor
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The world's a whirlpool. And it looks like we're drowning.
- 39 likes
- 10 replies
- 480 views
- Poetry · Fantasy » Spiritual
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i dreamed a dream and whatnot.
- 39 likes
- 7 replies
- 388 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Romantic
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Old, dark poem in need of revision. Bring in the criticism!!
- 38 likes
- 18 replies
- 363 views
- Poetry · General
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My life has no trigger warning...
- 38 likes
- 10 replies
- 334 views
- Poetry · General
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i had this scenario in my head so i wrote a poem about it. the cities are just randomly picked off my mind btw.
- 37 likes
- 8 replies
- 318 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Romantic
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'Twas the night before Christmas, and I was so bored. My mind went full random, so welcome aboard. - *believe me when I say random*
- 36 likes
- 9 replies
- 261 views
- Poetry · Fantasy » Science Fiction
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Annual and International Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20th, 2014
- 35 likes
- 10 replies
- 310 views
- Poetry · Lyrical » Realistic
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Nothing is forever, dude.
- 35 likes
- 13 replies
- 286 views
- Poetry · Humor » Realistic
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"my friend WAS gay."
- 35 likes
- 8 replies
- 442 views
- Poetry · Dramatic » Lyrical
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for one of my best friends, who's going through a hard time.
- 35 likes
- 5 replies
- 340 views
- Poetry · General
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another in the recovery series.
- 35 likes
- 6 replies
- 337 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Romantic
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a poem to all the boys i get crushes on (i'm scared of love and scared of getting hurt. i'm good at being strong in friendships but love...no)
- 34 likes
- 3 replies
- 395 views
- Poetry · Narrative » Realistic
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I came up with a ridiculous, long title and needed to give it to something so I gave it to poetry and then had to come up with a poem to give it to.
- 34 likes
- 5 replies
- 302 views
- Poetry · General
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when the self-reflections become too much; a collab in the style of dishwasher poetry
- 34 likes
- 10 replies
- 453 views
- Poetry · Technology » Politics
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I think I've gone a bit too far with the whole author thing, but who out there doesn't love Young Writers Society as much as I do?
- 34 likes
- 19 replies
- 243 views
- Poetry · Humor » Lyrical
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A tribute to the fallen journalists in Paris.
- 34 likes
- 13 replies
- 384 views
- Poetry · Lyrical
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A true story.
- 34 likes
- 19 replies
- 379 views
- Poetry · Horror » Realistic
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A poem, courtesy of my little brother.
- 33 likes
- 11 replies
- 219 views
- Poetry · Humor » Other
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timeless books and open wounds.
- 33 likes
- 13 replies
- 254 views
- Poetry · Narrative » Teen Fiction
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Besides others seeing a valuable work in progress, I think this is what some of us feel.
- 33 likes
- 6 replies
- 192 views
- Poetry · General » Literature
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Some words just can't be understood.
- 33 likes
- 7 replies
- 262 views
- Poetry · Lyrical » Other
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It is what the title says it is.
- 33 likes
- 7 replies
- 290 views
- Poetry · Culture » Politics
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If this isn't angst, I may have to refer to thesaurus.com for a better synonym
- 33 likes
- 10 replies
- 378 views
- Poetry · Other
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This poem comes from personal experiences and does not serve to offend any individuals.
- 33 likes
- 9 replies
- 242 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Dramatic
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thought-provoking chicken poetry for alliyah
- 33 likes
- 11 replies
- 391 views
- Poetry · Humor » Chickens
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experimental poetry project
- 32 likes
- 11 replies
- 403 views
- Poetry · Science » Other
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the stories I can't tell you, suffocate me
- 32 likes
- 3 replies
- 281 views
- Poetry · Realistic » Romantic
