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Introspection Poems | Examples of Introspection Poetry

Introspection Poems - Examples of all types of introspection 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 introspection.
An Anomaly
He's effortlessly effervescent for someone surrounded by so much darkness His luminescence envelopes shadows rendering shade nonexistent Illumination comes with a price so examine the method to his Harkness 360 is a wholesome number so both sides really offer assistance They...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, philosophy, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme



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Through what alleged transgression stand I now accused? Is there guilt to be found in a drowning man who by exchanging all he has ever held gains the salvation of but...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, judgement,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Just one more beer
Time passes slowly when the mind is clear But when the mind gets muddled, like mint in a jar, There never seems enough liquor by far And you tell yourself just one more beer To...Read the rest...
Categories: addiction, dark, drink, introspection,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Poetry for Me
Poetry is a way to see - My soul, Everything inside of me - The whole, And share it all with thee. Poetry is a way to see - The world, Everything the Big Bang's spree Once hurled,...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, poetry, world,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Differences
As Space knows no true vacuum – (in a vast sense always exhibiting abundance of space) -- so near Nature, fills with infinite mystery, delights in difference though rudiments may compare no two blossoms exactly alike a slight, odd, curl in a...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, corruption, humanity, inspirational love,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member The Sleeping Lion
I stand in quiet anticipation of the sleeping lion within me, questioning the moment He shall rise again Though fang and claw have grown dull in slumber I am peacefully assured my spirit remains firm though...Read the rest...
Categories: courage, faith, introspection,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Premium Member Thought of the day
someone stands close whilst others stand afar ~ yet are not all lights, lit by the same star...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Seeds and Roots
Where does it all come from... Our every thought and what we feel? As basic urges give way to instinct, ...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Parallax
we fall and then rise correcting parallax changing tracks becoming wise...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection,
Form: Enclosed Rhyme
Premium Member Judgmental eye
Your hesitancy is observed yet overlooked, since love in your heart’s not bloomed. Perhaps it’s a test, as of our soul agreement, which we merely here enact?...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, judgement, spiritual,
Form: Sedoka
Premium Member Life Is A Journey
Life is a journey to another place. We know from whence we start But not the destination. It lies somewhere, That terminus, Within the scope of time and space, Yet still may be, For some of us, Beyond the reach of our imagination. ...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, life, philosophy,
Form: Verse
Sublime Flow
His seamless flow comes from the most high above so there's no blocking God & his words of love They descend from clouds on backs & wings of doves falling kamikaze style from abodes above This irritates a few so...Read the rest...
Categories: feelings, introspection, perspective, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Idle musings
If we be space within which flows time, drumming a beat sounding love’s chime, where then is the fun, if no surprises stun and there are no imperfections to be undone?...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Unscathed
Unscathed I didn’t know I was coming apart at the seams Until i came undone I didn't know my arms were mangled Until they fell off I didn't know I was fragile Until I heard my heart break I...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, emotions, heartbroken, introspection,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Thought of the day
flickering awareness that comes and goes both reveals and conceals deep hidden truth each neophyte then affirms as valid enigmatic glimmers of light they’ve seen who then proclaim the path to be trodden blindly followed by those who’re yet...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, spiritual,
Form: Verse

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Definition | What is Introspection in Poetry?


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