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8th Grade Poems | Examples of 8th Grade Poetry

8th Grade Poems - Examples of all types of 8th grade 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 8th grade.
Facies Dei
Most radiant host, angelic glory be Within thy blesséd grace, Portal of Faith. In simple form You came, yet still through thee We see theophony, through which God saith, ¨Dear child mine, most valiant flesh now is thine. Hereby thy...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, analogy, christian,
Form: Sonnet



Premium Member Instilling Empathy
I would like the power to instill empathy in every human being I meet Giving them beautiful smiles and hand waves as I walk down the street. I would let the magic of kindness and love filter...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
is it real?
i was never her favorite. what if she despises me and she believes i’m just another person who will go away and she’ll never see again, who she never loved even though i love her? and it hurts...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, angst, anxiety,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member three women on a bike
Amazed Sue said, “This bike is built for three!” How weird is that? How crazy can that be? Women do not get along in threes, do they? Let’s give it a try said two, and they pedaled away. Three...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member would you rather
Would you rather have your bangs cut too short Or have someone come by and lop off your head? For me it would be the latter, for I despise short bangs. They make me self-conscious, and I wish...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Granny Needs a Little Pick Me Up
Granny needs a little pick me up So she makes her coffee extra thick Dances around the kitchen And gives her husband a gentle kick He barely notices, for he is reading the news Nothing that he wants to read,...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member I Love Saturday Night Jam Sessions
Hi! My name is Feefee, I love Saturday nights Howling along with Mom and dad, so many delights! We sing the oldies, the hymns and bluegrass too I get to howl as they do a two-step, we are...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member road trip anyone
Road trip anyone? The neighbors were startled that day. Some of them hid under turnips, others simply ran away. We knew this duo was crazy, but we do not even know them. Have heard though that they do...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member she thinks she is petite
Marvelous redheaded ballerina think she is petite I think her overconfidence is truly rather sweet Her tutu is a bit snug, but I find this endearing too. Grateful that I no longer feel I have to wear a...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Some more Questions and Answers Q and A part four
Q: When some Baptist missionaries went to China why did they discover their people cursing God in another language by speaking in tongues. Firmly ...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Prose
Some more Questions and Answers Q and A part three
Q: Is it also, according to the Apostle Paul, to also become baptized by being so in the name of Jesus Christ? A: It is the Pentecostal and the...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Prose
Gummy on solana
In the realm of Solana, a gummy's in charge, A silly meme that's living large. It's making folks rich, breaking the mold, Turning regular folks into millionaires bold. A funny candy leading a financial spree, Who'd have thought it? It's...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 12th grade, 4th grade,
Form: Bio
Premium Member gloomy old witch
Gloomy old witch with faded light blue eyes Your eerie spookiness took me by surprise There is something disturbing in your haggard face Your age has soured you, I think you have lost your grace. Even your dilapidated hat...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member sweet strawberry jam
Sweet Strawberry jam Sticky gooey gummy And warmed up it is the most yummy Heaped up on toast is what I like the most Baked up fresh in grandma’s oven Delicious on ice cream Strawberry jam Sweet...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Rictameter
Premium Member sad and lonely
snot prissy child stays aloof and alone doesn’t socialize with others must have her own way every single time always hides feelings from herself remains sad and lonely acts uppity snot...Read the rest...
Categories: 8th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade,
Form: Rictameter

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