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Wisdom Poems | Examples of Wisdom Poetry

Wisdom Poems - Examples of all types of wisdom 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 wisdom.
Love Is Not Always Love, Part II
...In fact, these truths are nothing new, the Jews and the Christians knew well that love disordered is nothing more than an expressway to Hell. That evil will misuse your live, something that was made to be great, and with it...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, emotions, evil, humanity, love,
Form: Rhyme



Love Is Not Always Love, Part I
I hear folks say it, “Love is love,” a mantra they like to repeat, it’s said with such vapid sureness you’d think it was bleatings of sheep. But if you stop to think of it, turn the thought over in...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, emotions, evil, humanity, love,
Form: Rhyme
A Seed
A seed does not stay the same. If it did, it was stunted & died. A seed planted In soil Nourished, Watered, & fed; Grows Changes & shifts To it’s Environment. Growing, growing, growing. The plants Around Infuriated Trying to Drown, Strangle, And quench It’s need To grow. To quench It‘s need for more. Jealous of it’s strength. Trying to get ahead...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, analogy, anti bullying, encouraging,
Form: Prose
Kind Wise
Do not post when you are drunk, your write speaks more than others do about you....Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom,
Form: Monoku
Self Insult
Don't insult yourself by believing that others are dumb just because you are dumb. For sure, there are others who can do what you can't and there are those who can do things excellently, like...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom,
Form: Prose



Reminder
Doing pollution Is not part of solution Reminder to all....Read the rest...
Categories: engagement, perspective, truth, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member when silence speaks
In a gentle voice, without any other choice, she sings in blushing rose, as heartfelt yearning slows… In a soft song, resonating all night long, her light trembles warm, feelings flow despite the storm… In an urgent burning, even without discerning, she breaths hope and...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, appreciation, blessing, peace, silence,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member leau de la vie
I’m … (thus told) oft’ purveyor of a pen drowning in the anguish of the heart … bulletin: love - not always love love - always pain always - all ways … wherever, whatever, WHOever the soul divides for, consumed, one day … lost to time’s...Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, appreciation, wisdom, writing,
Form: Free verse
Skin Color
man skin unmatter diamond unaffected by its put in box Inspired by Demetrios Trifiatis....Read the rest...
Categories: anti bullying, philosophy, wisdom,
Form: Senryu
DELUSION
DELUSION Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion But at first glance, any deeper meaning is not easy to see I assume such a saying should never lead to any confusion What is the connection here that seems...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, wisdom,
Form: Terza Rima
I am looking for a new place to begin again
I am looking for a new place to begin again, to start fresh. It seems I am always looking for such a place, even when I am okay with where I'm at now. Others tell...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, growth, hope, journey, repetition,
Form: Free verse
Amazing Designer
Each flower I grade Continue to amaze me Odd patterns He made....Read the rest...
Categories: beautiful, character, mystery, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
Trust
Trust a simple word Brave loyal warriors behold Whom king gives his sword....Read the rest...
Categories: culture, leadership, trust, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
My Pain
Hey dear friend! In the truth you know, that I've shared with you. Don't you dare lie, and tell me that you understand my pain. Course truthfully, YOU DON'T!!! Please tell me it's gonna be okay, NOT "I know how you...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, emotions, encouraging, fate, love
Form: Free verse
I Wonder
I wonder how people live everyday by bitterly minding other people's business instead of fixing their own life, like jabbering parrots that have no life of their own. Or is it really true that...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom,
Form: Other

Specific Types of Wisdom Poems

Definition | What is Wisdom in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs