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Urban Poems | Examples of Urban Poetry

Urban Poems - Examples of all types of urban poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for urban.
Stardate 76811point4
guess with Walter all set enjoying his coffee upon the plaid square twice folded over to give a little cush back to Judaism i might just write tonight ********************** ======================================== i've got these ideas for things flowin' all over the place in space i can’t always access and that kinda sucks— Like life, full of loss...Read the rest...
Categories: perspective, urban,
Form: Prose Poetry



An Eye for Fly
hittin' the block top hat in thought with no laces to trip i – the on the lookout guy poppin' some spearmint off the smoky sauce continue the hunt for any of those Sunday driver / investor types carrying...Read the rest...
Categories: hip hop, society, urban,
Form: Prose Poetry
Barter
shirt off. sun out. A soft Dixon meets the first sheet of 700 spilling untrained on college ruled there are orange pink & purple petals pole to pole. i do not pretend to know their type there are windmills dancing and chime sounds...Read the rest...
Categories: urban,
Form: Prose
Premium Member A Confession
Something eats away at him buries the past, blurs the future grabs the soul and won’t let go But what is it, pray tell ...Read the rest...
Categories: dark, rose, truth, urban,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Showing me the universe
Arm-in-arm unspoken is the message received; neither of us is looking to disperse; Standing parallel, hands held laced, with a kiss to yours averse I'll look for days at a loss for simple ways to remember each...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, beautiful, for her, romantic,
Form: Monorhyme



Hallow echo
It's about to be the realist it's ever been The gong is struck ringing the beginning of the end All the want to succeed all the desire to win Is being replaced by the final pretend Whatever dream...Read the rest...
Categories: desire, fate, urban,
Form: Rhyme
drawbacks
there's something there, that draws me in, like a mosquito to a flame. my sorrow blooms, it swells away so swiftly - keeping me at bay. i glance back at the dark - see nothing. if i approach, then...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, corruption, depression, meaningful, memory,
Form: Rhyme
Suburbs
walking the suburbs breath takes the smell of gardens unlike the city center living on suburbs the stench of the city's smog oft spoils the mood of dinner ...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, good morning, urban,
Form: Sedoka
Premium Member Upbeat Day Ahead
I hail each bronze, red, and blue coloured dawn, as pulsing heart mould torch flame of bliss, to gaze across some awestruck mint sprig lawn, that golden birthright never goes amiss Eye beam urban verve one duly...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, birth, blessing, celebration, cheer
Form: Quatrain
Premium Member Urban ewe
Upon the hills, dry brush prevails, Thriving still on winter rains, summer's tale. Soon, the sun's embrace will come, Kindling fears of an inferno, a fiery drum. To mow this meadow, what's the best play? A herd of goats and...Read the rest...
Categories: urban,
Form: Couplet
Jack 78
You know the difference of right and wrong You know deep down, in that world you don’t belong You really need to open your eyes Coz where you’re heading ain’t no surprise To the dizzy heights you have...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, community, conflict, destiny, environment,
Form: Rhyme
Jack 58
Surviving with little money Life really isn’t funny Raining even when it’s sunny Don’t wanna run this rat race No chance of keeping up pace Falling on my flat face But this is my turf Like nowhere on earth This is MY place To...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, community, conflict, emotions, environment,
Form: Rhyme
Lonely cab First Draft
Sitting in the passive seat No one cares to even greet Delicious kisses Holding her hand Having the best time I never had In the back of my cab Memories never made Coward in the driver's seat Driving nowhere Sometimes I wait They sit and stare Always...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, car, city, dark, depression,
Form: Free verse
LONELINESS
LONELINESS FOR THE LONE ONE ON THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF WINDS HUSTLES TO GET HIS DIVIDING ATTENTION DELVING ON HIS DEEPER MEMORIES REMEMBERING HER ON THE COLD HARSH NIGHT DARK CLOUDS HOVERS AROUND HIM TO ENHANCE HIS MISERY PERILIOUS CLIFF DID...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, 11th grade, allusion, angst,
Form: Tritina
Premium Member Dark Grey Torrent
A hectic stare across the cliff, grabs my prying mindfulness. but yet I hanker after urban fare, such ruptured loyalty alas, has a solid grip as I inhale, the rampant toxic seaweed odor, for which release a bland choice, as bulging...Read the rest...
Categories: urban, change, city, deep, environment,
Form: Free verse

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