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Writing Poems | Examples of Writing Poetry

Writing Poems - Examples of all types of writing poetry to share and read. This list of writing poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of writing poetry. This list of works about writing is an excellent resource for examples on how to write writing poems.
Premium Member Acrimony
Get offline. Meet me at the corner! My words are like the wind, whistling in unassuming; Your words are filled with daggers, attention seeking shouters; Can’t come up with ideas of your own, you’re too focused on yourself to...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, anger, emotions, feelings, poetry,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Poetry And The Poet
Though poetry requires a sense of rhythm-form (for clear recognition) approach varies greatly, the size of the word-ship and runway -- whether calm sailing or raging storm -- an even glide or extreme dive alarm -- the pilot of his poem the...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, imagination, inspirational, introspection, poetry,
Form: Free verse
The Noble Man
In the tapestry of life, where colors blend, Stands the man, a force, on which we depend. With hands that toil and dreams that soar, He charts his course, seeking evermore. In the labyrinth of challenges, he finds his...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, courage, writing,
Form: Rhyme
A Poet’s Crush
This is my favorite place. They have the best musical taste. And more than that- Outside is a cat. They give him a bowl of water. This is my writing fodder. “A Poet’s Crush.” I act in a rush. To get a seat...Read the rest...
Categories: writing,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Gemini Garden, Silent One
“birds care not for whom they sing” - Silent One Many writes come and go, could there be One you know? There are writers that write words,  there is One who writes with feelings and herbs. Priceless masterpieces better than...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, birthday, celebration, poems, poets,
Form: Rhyme



Golden retriever energy
Golden retriever energy from a human marshmallow Squidgy, and layers of softness So sickly, it’s yellow Push me and shape me Gelatine-free and never fully set I long for warmth and comfort Never opaque Vulnerable, in my mellow My eyes, a book to be read Transparent,...Read the rest...
Categories: deep, writing,
Form: Rhyme
Sorry, a rant on divorce - who knows?
Sorry, a rant on divorce … who knows … I cannot lie… I lived a life before lying for a living and I quit it on purpose. It was not good … But it earns money … But I hate...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, appreciation, destiny, divorce, growth,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Emotional Disability
Being emotionally disabled can be very embarrassing at times many people just don't understand why you can't stop crying my young children said my mom has the crying disease I wasn't always disabled nor...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, america, i love you,
Form: Free verse
This isn't me
Tickle of rain drop Touch my numb body Whispering slowly Are you really unhappy With today's reality I faintly smile and said It's ok I will cope with it Wind slowly passed Near my ear Laughing wildly...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, 11th grade, arabic, best
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Poetry Should Be Felt
Words mean what to you? Did you know, words have feelings like people? Poetry is written with, heart from my meaningful words. Some poems ooze happiness, others can be very sad. Did my poem make you laugh? Is your answer yes? If so my...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, feelings, fun, poems, poets,
Form: Suzette Prime
Mulligatawny - Poetry Soup
Mulligatawny, soup for you, Uniquely, peppered, seasoned through, Lots of ingredients, we might use, Lentils, a mustard seed or two, Interesting flavours, we might choose, Garlic, chillies, tamarind too, Adapting, finding, something new, Trial and error, tastes good, it's true, Always learning,...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, appreciation, food, imagery, poetry,
Form: Acrostic
Premium Member Haiku: Little Songs of Nature
"O blessed Java Sparrows mostly, the rare Opals then the plentiful Greys--palm frond squatters, and the ever so oft, Mejiro birds, a.k.a., the "Japanese White-Eyed," chartreuse bodied against the legendary red Lehua blossoms of the...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, appreciation, beautiful, bird, happiness,
Form: Sonnet
Premium Member Writer's Block
Categories: writing, confidence, how i feel,
Form: Choka
Premium Member Calliope
I am but a poet not a scholar but a writer creating my own network of emotions balanced over sudden mental break’s absence of tolerance to be quieted to be numb empty eccentrically desired memoirs...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, chicago, confidence, growth, imagination,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member The Dance of Dances
“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” – Carl Sandburg. Glowing like the roused firefly glows, Stirring souls, poetry just knows, Love, fire, boldest winds of desire, Rains blessing, song without a choir. Words pouring out soft, gentle...Read the rest...
Categories: writing, appreciation, muse, poems, poetry,
Form: Quatern

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