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Symbolism Poems | Examples of Symbolism Poetry

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THE END OF TIME
To sit with my family in my bedroom when something from the outside went boom We looked out the window and to our dismay A fire ball of smoke was headed our way The time was elapsing so fast...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, anxiety, dream, future, life,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Grandfather Peace
—Grandfather Peace his arms struggle to hold on due to amputated hands ...Read the rest...
Categories: imagery, metaphor, political, symbolism,
Form: Monoku



Listening to your Eyes
There is nothing that you need to do or say, I can see what you are thinking by looking into your eyes. Those eyes that are the window to your soul, Those eyes that are so often difficult...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, emotions, friendship love, life,
Form: Rhyme

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Trepidation
Trepidation One second I am watching Typing. . . ....Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, 12th grade, anxiety, how
Form: Free verse
The Abyss Within
I retreat into myself, Cursing my name like an idiom. I realise my curse; It is but this phase I have dived into. I just detach myself from the glass. It is always a stressful game. I long for the...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, depression, endurance, fear, loneliness,
Form: Free verse



CHAKRAS BOLD
CHAKRAS BOLD HE designed root red via a laugh so raucous creating world wild rumbling random rubies rolled ruling red thunderous winds whirling shimmering shocking floods Emperor Supreme spearing stimulate Mother channels birthing babes to cuddle sword...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, allegory, color, creation, extended
Form: Alliteration
I think, there are ghosts Part One
I think, there are ghosts. They stay quiet, the ghosts do. Mostly quiet and invisible. You would hardly know there is one there in the room with you. They are there though. Watching, haunting really to...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, absence, death, grief, imagination,
Form: Free verse
Lies and Truth
Amidst the millions If not billions A refusal to admit to a truth one must commit for lies among the fogs concealed the truth all embedded in logs awaiting a next move no one hears for it is to much to bare all less fearful...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, blessing, creation, destiny, miracle,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Roses Through Many Eyes
In the Eyes of a Lover: A crimson bloom, soft as a sigh, A whispered vow that will not die. Each petal holds the warmth of you, A kiss in red, in velvet hue. In the Eyes of a Friend: Golden...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, rose,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Opportune
a storm, brewing... in the moonless sky, a lingering blanket of saturnine clouds yet, gift-wrapping a song of...Read the rest...
Categories: bird, hope, symbolism,
Form: Verse
Premium Member We Were Free
When we arrived in a new world after crossing the sea. We were all seeking independence and an opportunity. Families would find it challenging, making it rough. With a lot of hard work, it would provide enough. The...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, freedom, how i feel,
Form: Rhyme
The Light Within
Beneath the stars, the darkness weeps, A silence vast, where shadow sleeps. But in the heart, a spark takes flight, A soul begins embodying light. It whispers soft, a warming glow, Through trials fierce, it starts to grow. A lantern bright,...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, emotions, inspirational, motivation, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme
The Light Within
Beneath the stars, the darkness weeps, A silence vast, where shadow sleeps. But in the heart, a spark takes flight, A soul begins embodying light. It whispers soft, a warming glow, Through trials fierce, it starts to grow. A lantern bright,...Read the rest...
Categories: symbolism, emotions, inspirational, motivation, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme
Always Here
To rest his head upon my shoulder, To hold him close as nights grow colder. To catch his tears, though none may see, And hear the words he sets down silently. With every touch, with every glance, I’ll remind him...Read the rest...
Categories: success, sweet love, symbolism,
Form: Rhyme
The anatomy of holding on
Inside, there’s a small museum where I keep the pieces I couldn’t let go of: the first laugh, a heartbeat that wasn’t mine, the warmth that made me think I was whole....Read the rest...
Categories: grief, symbolism, writing,
Form: Free verse

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