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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.
Elf and the Drawf
Elf and the Dwarf In the heat of battle, amidst the clash of steel and the scent of blood, they found each other. Their gazes locked, and in that moment, all else fell away. The Elf's...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, betrayal, conflict, death,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Such a Time as This
[The Lord] "Why do you throw up your hands at Me? Turn around and take what I give you!" [The Defeated] "These people stubbornly refuse your grace. Their brazen-faces threaten violence. They are attracted to sin like flies to honey, Spewing hateful...Read the rest...
Categories: bible, christian, conflict, corruption,
Form: Free verse
The brutes called human
Legacy,...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, humanity,
Form: Free verse
As My Body Rots
As I succumb to the wounds you've inflicted gasping for air, for life, eyes bloodshot, cheeks wet, Will you love me then? My cold, bloodied body will lay lifeless in your bed, my crimson seeping into the sheets. What will you...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, dark, heartbreak, love,
Form: Free verse
A Rose's Wisdom
Beauty hides beneath open yourself up to it but beware its thorns...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, dark, meaningful, perspective,
Form: Haiku



Roses and Violets
Roses are red, violets are blue, pain in my sleep, sick like the flu. Double down on the love, can we have less hate? Everyone spread, everyone initiate. Play the role...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, happiness, peace,
Form: Rhyme
A Poo Tale
I'm a lone oak tree, with a calming skill Dogs line up for a piece of my mind thrill They empty sins on my green Barking poo is soil's protein...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, day, dog, earth,
Form: Limerick
Bel Canto What's Ruining me What's Ruining Us
One's perspective might be the precursor to his down fall when it's all or nothing he might end up with know one at all betrayal of ah lover has real consequenses a fool only loves someone that he only misses a celebration doesn't make...Read the rest...
Categories: break up, conflict, culture,
Form: Ballade
Can I
Can I help at all Careless tones plague my wording I'm still learning how...Read the rest...
Categories: care, conflict, friend, growth,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Listen Up
Silence ! If you're quiet enough, You may hear the gossip of the Gods. Where your reflection well can listen, Between the myriad of facades. Now as the message comes to...Read the rest...
Categories: character, conflict,
Form: Quatrain
Black Snake
I saw a black snake twice in my dream Exactly what his presence seemed to mean. Escaping from the same place as mystery Tell me why Automatic killer coming from the dark side getting things done Hillbilly style I was fool...Read the rest...
Categories: abuse, books, conflict, life,
Form: Free verse
Impromptu Song
I have waited for so long to share this impromptu song, I have created it myself, the day when I heard that my mother was dead; I am still trying to process it, but I...Read the rest...
Categories: age, business, conflict, courage,
Form: Narrative
All Of A Sudden
Girl suddenly wept As tears falling on her chest Boy knelt plead forgive....Read the rest...
Categories: character, conflict, forgiveness, love,
Form: Haiku
Agoraphobia
I wish to seek help But I'm running out of time Redemption is late...Read the rest...
Categories: age, anxiety, conflict, confusion,
Form: Haiku
PLEASE HEAR ME
You don't seem to understand The truth I clutch in my hands I never wanted to hurt you I just wanted to show my virtue It's the only thing I can do I'm on my floor laying dead My heart knows...Read the rest...
Categories: age, anxiety, conflict, feelings,
Form: Lyric

Specific Types of Conflict Poems

Definition | What is Conflict in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs