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Conflict Poems | Examples of Conflict Poetry

Conflict Poems - Examples of all types of conflict 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 conflict.
Premium Member Glass in the Iron
A fragment of glass in the iron, can't you see it? It's here! Almost heart shaped enough, to alter one's perception, as the beats depart, only to reappear. ...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, conflict, emotions, extended
Form: Free verse



Silent reverie
I spotted a star not in a stary night or even a night O What a sight It Brings sparks to my heart She is as beautiful as "start night " Art Setting fire...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, courage, crush, desire,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member A Pretty Image Easily Erased
Can I admire your beauty and be still charmed? Jealousy was restlessness when a guy asked you to dance with him, I watched you two fliting; do I look so sincere in spite of my crazy cheating? I can...Read the rest...
Categories: absence, abuse, conflict, crush,
Form: Lyric
Negotiate
Don't let sun go down Not fixing differences Fight can be settled....Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, engagement, peace, perspective,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Lilith
Hawaii Nei, bidst Aloha, inoa Pelekane ke'o ke'o, Lilith. (The islands of Hawaii welcomes the English/white named, Lilith) A name that disguises intrigue amongst the native population who shares a knowledge of deep ancient traditions as Hawaiian Mythology. Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last reigning monarch was overthrown...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, abuse, america, betrayal, bible,
Form: Dramatic Monologue



Kessi Awendo, Certain Affairs Fay, Charms street Affair
A breeze of super heated love the ancients called it At the forth angle trumped up charges bemoan you Twas a case of of an eagle eating a chic..... cry folly Cry folly for Roy was as is...Read the rest...
Categories: child abuse, conflict, corruption,
Form: Free verse
A dogs unconditional love
My childhood was meant for innocent adventures, Climbing trees and chasing dreams, not living traumatic ventures. But you stole that blissful promise with your heinous deeds, Planting seeds of fear only a shattered soul...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, bereavement, betrayal, conflict,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member You Know What I Mean
Silent shadows whisper wicked rumors from tawny tinted tents Reflecting rueful random thoughts, such are their laments ...Read the rest...
Categories: bereavement, conflict, irony, true
Form: Alliteration
Premium Member Entirely You
My love, this is our time of hour, But I wish to give you something. Something that I've learned, Just please, set me free, please? And then, we shall be no more! I shall be longing for someone else. To possess...Read the rest...
Categories: beautiful, blessing, conflict, for
Form: Prose Poetry
Premium Member Fresh Tricks
I may seem to some an elderly fool It's been a long time since I was at school But I've learned in life To not induce strife So that no one ever gets ridiculed. You can’t teach those older...Read the rest...
Categories: care, character, conflict,
Form: Limerick
Between
Sometimes it takes some time to recognize the difference between What you say and what you mean the things you want and the things you need Not everything is black and white, even though that's how...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, for teens, heart,
Form: Rhyme
Something to Survive
I couldn't see it Blame the way the viscid blackness Of your soul Exterminates the sunlight Couldn't feel it Sinking in your tar like sand And blowing bubbles Like a boiling child Not loved enough to understand That living Isn't the same as having...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, break up, conflict,
Form: Free verse
What About Me?
As I sit back and reminisce about my day, I ponder all the happenings that came to play. All the concessions, all the bargaining, all the ways I gave in; My stomach drops as if I've committed an...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, conflict, how i
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Eva, Don't Turn Them On
Some ladies need to be protected, they are nice to hold, oh, so true; and that's for sure they can give you everything, but also they'll take it back from you! Eva is a lovely, sensitive woman who reaches out...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, crush, desire, devotion,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member I Sold My Gold
In the dire moments of constant fear, anyone can sense danger from all sides... wondering if this is our final chapter, or the continuation of more absurd lies! I sold my gold to pay off some hefty bills: a bracelet...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, confidence, conflict, culture,
Form: Lyric

Specific Types of Conflict Poems

Definition | What is Conflict in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs