Poems & Codes

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Decode a vast and varied collection of curated poetry, where each poem is encrypted using one of the world's oldest codes:

the substitution cipher

Decrypt over

400 excerpts

as you explore

classic poetic themes

ranging from the bliss of love to the depths of despair

Like what you decoded? Read the entire poem in-game or download each poet's anthology online

for free

, direct links included!

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Play at your own pace with four difficulty settings to choose from

Relax with a soothing, contemplative soundtrack

Choose between night or sunlight mode with optional enlarged cipher text

"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."

- Khalil Gibran

Content note: This game features classic works of poetry and brief biographies of poets. Certain biographies and poems contain non-graphic references to violence, drugs, sex, and suicide.