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Elf and the DrawfElf 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...
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Categories:
anger, betrayal, conflict, death,
Form: Free verse
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...
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Categories:
bible, christian, conflict, corruption,
Form: Free verse
Categories:
conflict, humanity,
Form: Free verse
As My Body RotsAs 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...
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Categories:
conflict, dark, heartbreak, love,
Form: Free verse
A Rose's WisdomBeauty hides beneath
open yourself up to it
but beware its thorns...
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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...
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Categories:
conflict, happiness, peace,
Form: Rhyme
A Poo TaleI'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...
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Categories:
conflict, day, dog, earth,
Form: Limerick
Bel Canto What's Ruining me What's Ruining UsOne'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...
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Categories:
break up, conflict, culture,
Form: Ballade
Can ICan I help at all
Careless tones plague my wording
I'm still learning how...
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Categories:
care, conflict, friend, growth,
Form: Haiku
Listen UpSilence ! 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...
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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...
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Categories:
abuse, books, conflict, life,
Form: Free verse
Impromptu SongI 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...
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Categories:
age, business, conflict, courage,
Form: Narrative
All Of A SuddenGirl suddenly wept
As tears falling on her chest
Boy knelt plead forgive....
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Categories:
character, conflict, forgiveness, love,
Form: Haiku
AgoraphobiaI wish to seek help
But I'm running out of time
Redemption is late...
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Categories:
age, anxiety, conflict, confusion,
Form: Haiku
PLEASE HEAR MEYou 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...
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Categories:
age, anxiety, conflict, feelings,
Form: Lyric
Specific Types of Conflict Poems
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