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Character Poems | Examples of Character Poetry

Premium Member Its ANZAC day; here in the U K'
I think of those who left their home.' To fight on battlefields Unknown.' In mud and blight against Gallipolis heights At Beer Sheba and on Tobruks deadly plains.' Where they Lay low; and let those tanks, roll over them front and flanks' Then arose to put to shame.their foe' These Men Of the the flats..Of wheatfields and cane.' From harbours And...

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Categories: character, conflict,
Form: Rhyme
Fool's Gold Fortune, Part II
...For two weeks Lester worked that pyrite vein, and every day a brand new dollar came, at the end he hug dug out two cart’s worth, said Higgs, “Now that’s enough work in the earth.” He smiled proud, they dragged it to the trains, Lester still sure the old man was insane, once loaded up, he said, “I will return in six...

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Categories: character, crazy, fun, history,
Form: Cowboy Poetry



Fool's Gold Fortune, Part I
Lester sat in Lisa’s café that morn, his eyes mindlessly staring out the door, it was July of 1889, and new work young Lester now had to find. He’d left Jud’s ranch when he refused to pay, did some small jobs, but not much came his way, had heard some mines were opening up here, but he might starve before they did,...

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Categories: character, crazy, fun, history,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
ABYSSAL REALMS OF AMOUR
A flamboyant love with a beloved muse, Transcendent and captivating, the spirit destined to confuse. As time currents flow, the hearts ignite and swell with amour, Unveiling words of enchantment leaf by leaf in a tome like an author. Every encounter with your visage makes me run wild, To a degree of delineating all the giddiness like I'm a...

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Categories: break up, change, character,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member 60 MINUTES SWIRL
Around the world There are happenings Events and Disturbances Right here at home, Poets are gearing up on their journey of life experiences through their writing Mindset in so many ways Passing the days gone by Emotions surging Cries into shouts Needing ears to listen and understand Words to express Poets being their own Commentators As words turn The mind explores As highways accelerate Words become dramatic Active and aware 60...

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Categories: character, confidence, courage, creation,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member ALTHOUSE POD-
Dun hill donuts don't make na change make no scents smelly, stinky non Everffiecent relvelenct tech no manure stench Come apart partly cleft ain't none sun bench Can't support the door when it hangs below the floor crist, krash, dung Life at the odhouse pod 4/24/25 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2025© ...

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Categories: adventure, allusion, analogy, character,
Form: Vogon Poetry
They Named Me Zeus
From East to West let my servant's trumpet announce this victory over those who defied me; no Greek dares to fight me: I am their uttermost deity! They named me Zeus and look to me for guidance, I carry the thunderbolt and I strike all enemies with vengeance; they fell by the dozen in the battlefield below Athens, the ones who survived will challenge me...

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Categories: character, dedication, endurance, history,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member STEADY AWAKENING-
steady awakening tapping on the alarm clock ever getting up procrastination yeah steady getting up, up ever getting up 4/24/25 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2025© ...

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Categories: character, adventure, analogy, angst, anxiety,
Form: Senryu
Life Must Go On
Keep life moving forward Even if it's going the way Not the same with before Sometimes, be aggressive To build up armour for self Sometimes, being gentle To feel relatable with others Sometimes, play the fool To see the true colors of many Life isn't always good It depends on whom you turn to....

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Categories: character, courage, life, strength,
Form: Free verse
Smile Though The World Is Aching
Many times, I been wounded in life But you have never seen me sad I'll always cover it up with a smile Many people ask me if I don't get hurt I said it's hurt, but why stay sad I can break my heart if I will But in the world where values so strong I take permission not to be persuaded Let...

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Categories: character, life, smile, strength,
Form: Free verse
Best Swordsman
The sword that pass through blue fire Would be the most beautiful sword The mind that has overcome the most trials Would be the strongest heart also Those who are patient reach the end Will be the best Swordsman of all....

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Categories: analogy, character, relationship, success,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member A grave concern'
What is to be expected? Mr Trump finally was elected.' Before was Biden.' Yet there were forces behind him Holding gold? And other riches.' Influencing this world By almost un-seen stiches.' Garnering power destroying So much reveling and disporting.' Deploying much lust' Of world the apperatus, the opperating machine just how Much did they own? Seventy percent? Or thirty? Unknown Or so...

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Categories: appreciation, celebrity, character, education,
Form: Political Verse
Premium Member That Got-Dog-It Moment
That Got-Dog-It Moment With star-staring eyes, that disdained look loudly speaks: "I got to go squat!" ...

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Categories: character, allegory,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member C S Lewis J R R Tolkien Elgar and Malverns distress
Around the Hills of Malvern now..Desecration takes place.' Let me inform all how.' Where Elgars body has rested long And Tolkien and Lewis did ramble in song.' all of these Three historical giants, drew breath and inspiration none Can deny it, seeds of thought in Lewis's mind grew into Enchanted forests even braille did find it. And shared to The...

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Categories: beauty, character, education, england,
Form: Rhyme
Healing The Soul
Healing the soul is trusting God completely This is a return to your integrity In to your own silence In to your own kindness Holiness means accepting All parts of yourself Our reasonable service Directing them to serve men and God....

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Categories: character, health, spiritual,
Form: Prose

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