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Books Poems | Examples of Books Poetry

Books Poems - Examples of all types of books poetry to share and read. This list of books poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of books poetry. This list of works about books is an excellent resource for examples on how to write books poems.
Premium Member An Unfinished Work
The pages lay there empty, The work unfinished, Words left unsaid. The books were not written, Life felt somehow incomplete. With the feeling, Time was coming to a quick close, A voice whispered in my ear, “I AM not finished yet.” There is...Read the rest...
Categories: books, christian, encouraging, religion,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member The old tattered book
There on the shelf among all the other books, Was one, a book that was old and tattered. By the cover, nothing could be told by the looks, Inside were written words of a life that was shattered. Pages...Read the rest...
Categories: books, christian, emotions, grief,
Form: Rhyme
shipwreck
Shipwrecked  He was Japanese, smiled politely  and took his shoes off I smiled also, it was the right thing for us to do,  shipwrecked sat in a rubber raft of the type leaving Tripoli  Libya, where we murdered Gaddafi and made a mess in...Read the rest...
Categories: books, 8th grade, absence, angst,
Form: Blank verse
Typical Destiny
In the journey of life, when paths seem unclear, Take up the book, let wisdom appear. With stick in hand, carve your own way, Through challenges and trials, come what may. Luck may falter, but faith holds strong, With pen...Read the rest...
Categories: beautiful, books, confidence, confusion,
Form: Rhyme
Mutilation
Nobody ever ask them how they feel, they are always looking for something’s to satisfy their needs; they questioned everything that they do and toss the evidence out the door when the ...Read the rest...
Categories: books, america, animal, appreciation, birth,
Form: Narrative



Since English language my mother tongue, no surprise
Since English language my mother tongue, no surprise... etymology encurtains, encompasses, and encapsulates healthy fixation why I can spend countless hours engrossed with printed material courtesy select magazines or books, plus aiming to craft satisfactory poems or prose as an avocation to share...Read the rest...
Categories: addiction, analogy, books, dream,
Form: Free verse
The Mountain of Hope
He stood at the foot of the hill and gazed at her watching from her window sill with the night light shining in her face and particles of hope running all over the place. Her...Read the rest...
Categories: books, africa, america, angel, appreciation,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Sands of time
Life starts out with a slate so clean, As the sands of time begin with a trickle It begins with a word and then a wound unseen More words, then everything turns physical. As the sands of time begin...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, birth, books, christian,
Form: Rhyme
The Sanctuary In the Sky
I look meticulously at the lines and know that something lies behind the deep; I could not tell form where but something bigger than my mind was pulling me there. There was a peculiar light...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, africa, books, change,
Form: Narrative
Poetry Police
People should be warned, people should get wise, Or else they might find, a nasty surprise, Early hours, Tuesday, sirens broke the peace, That was the sound of Poetry Police, Rushing to the door, I asked “what’s my...Read the rest...
Categories: books, judgement, poems, poetry,
Form: Couplet
Black Snake
I saw a black snake twice in my dream Exactly what his presence seemed to mean. Escaping from the same place as mystery Tell me why Automatic killer coming from the dark side getting things done Hillbilly style I was fool...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, books, conflict, life,
Form: Free verse
Deeper Roots
You can burn a book but not its truth Flames no match for time’s reproof Planted deep below the lime Its seeds will flower — where light to shine (West Campus: May 6, 2024) ...Read the rest...
Categories: books, light, truth,
Form: Rhyme
My comic book world and cartoon characters
My comic book world and cartoon characters I created a new world with comics. Cartoons were playing with people who magically came to life. The characters are strong for those who commit sin and triumph over death. The most...Read the rest...
Categories: books, hero, life,
Form: Free verse
Move
You sit there year after year looking at me as if you don’t care, you sit there picking your nose and smelling your polished toes, time is on your hand and you have got to...Read the rest...
Categories: books, business, deep, earth,
Form: Narrative
a ship's cook
A ship's cook  The sea is dark, clunky, and calm today slowly undulate  turns white where the ship's bow has plowed a furrow that stretches for miles. Gulls still follow us, shrieking and waiting for the cook to throw overboard waste...Read the rest...
Categories: absence, anti bullying, books,
Form: Blank verse

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Definition | What is Books in Poetry?


Book: Reflection on the Important Things