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England Poems | Examples of England Poetry

England Poems - Examples of all types of england 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 england.
COLONISATION
COLONISATION A country that previously stood alone But then, to be part of a greater whole The language adopting a different tone And some may argue, will lose its soul Yet there have been instances of shame Securing and raiding natural...Read the rest...
Categories: community, england, international,
Form: Rhyme
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Andrew Cooper farmer of the land, of Croyde Devon; in old England decided he'd plough some fields again? as the sun was shining through the English rain, yet some eco-loonies including a judge? hit him with...Read the rest...
Categories: england, environment, farm, identity,
Form: Free verse



The Pigeons of Trafalgar
The pigeons of Trafalgar Square Are feathered, yet lacking in hair. They'd look erudite, With wigs powdered white, But wouldn't get up in the air....Read the rest...
Categories: abortion, animal, bird, england,
Form: Limerick

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Equivocal
It is just a little past noon and I expect to see you soon I have been waiting at the gate but you did not come and it’s getting late. A peculiar feeling is boiling in...Read the rest...
Categories: england, absence, business, character, confusion,
Form: Narrative
my home town
i can’t explain the guilt of growing up. getting a job in a different town. finding a girlfriend who lives in a different town. knowing my mum struggles more than i could have ever dreamed...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, england, family, fantasy,
Form: Free verse



Medieval Poetry Translations VIII by Michael R Burch
These are English translations of Medieval poems written in Old English. The Battle of Maldon anonymous Old English/Anglo-Saxon poem, circa 991 AD or later translation by Michael R. Burch …would be broken. Then he bade each warrior unbridle his...Read the rest...
Categories: england, conflict, confusion, courage, death,
Form: Free verse
Stop knives
Her wings are sharp and rusty Her might is all a musty Tears of rust she cries As another soul dies Someone minding their buisness Not in a gang just walking the street Going home after work to make ends meet But...Read the rest...
Categories: england, angel, culture, death, deep,
Form: Rhyme
Stop knives
Her wings are sharp and rusty Her might is all a musty Tears of rust she cries As another soul dies Someone minding their buisness Not in a gang just walking the street Going home after work to make ends meet But...Read the rest...
Categories: england, angel, culture, death, deep,
Form: Rhyme
WITNESSES
The bed will testify of what you did on it. The wall’s silent ears. Foreclosed window eyes. Onomatopoeia from door’s Half opening mouth, The night you switched off the light Drew all blinds but darkness stood there as a witness, watching you...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, america, emotions, england,
Form: Lyric
Flippin' Nora
North West England gripped Wallace, Gromit full of quips on everyone's lips Netflix chiefs ask Who's Nora... why was this poor woman flipped? ...Read the rest...
Categories: 10th grade, england, humor,
Form: Tanka
Premium Member Opa Rolf and Compressed Time
Rolf was born in Wallertheim, in an optimistic year Progress seemed to be everywhere, and not much to fear. Then the reds took Russia, shook the world to the core Millions killed when in power, a crime you...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, courage, england, french,
Form: Lyric
Autumn Fog
There is something about an autumn’s fog Specifically in the morning sun It’s like a scene in a fantasy book Enchanting, wispy, ethereal, magic Forests - as if behemoths slumber within Winds carry the whispers of elves hidden Beneath the...Read the rest...
Categories: england, fantasy,
Form: Free verse
Healing
You are right, you aren't an addiction. I have now realized pretty baby, you are the medicine I needed to heal myself. ...Read the rest...
Categories: bereavement, break up, england,
Form: Free verse
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The hours haven't stalled and the rain still pours on to patchwork streets ...Read the rest...
Categories: england, emotions, introspection, rain, seasons,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Too late
I woke up morning late, oh, forsake I hope I’m not late. Black Friday! It’s that time of year. The official season for shoppers is here. I hustle simultaneously with rut of shoppers, on the road flocking...Read the rest...
Categories: adventure, christmas, england, fun,
Form: Free verse

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