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When Words BurnYour lies are strong like coffee grounds, but I can't grind them up small enough to make them go down smooth
Your presence is becoming more like unexpected coffee stains
Unsightly, unwanted, unbearable, unstable
The heat burns...
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Categories:
conflict, feelings, hurt, poetry,
Form: Blank verse
Fight NightThe full Half of me wants to empty this clip of aggression
The empty half of me wants to light a candle that matches the aroma of my favorite snack and genre of movie
Looking through...
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Categories:
anger, conflict, how i
Form: Blank verse
Conflicting
Categories:
conflict,
Form: Monoku
Another Novel Dawn In AmericaA brand new candidate got elected
The present incumbent got ejected
Lambasted and rejected
‘Tis another novel dawn in America
‘Tis another extraordinary day at the plaza
Of love, unity, justice, far from any drama.
The streets are full of happy...
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Categories:
conflict, america, betrayal, black african
Form: Rhyme
My pearlMy pearl,
I loved so much.
A hole through the middle-
Stringed into a necklace-
Right on my chest.
Love was too small of a word to describe;
How I felt.
One day, it was stolen.
My pearl;
The...
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Categories:
angst, child, conflict,
Form: Free verse
Can't Erase YouWhen you looked at me
Like I was the only one
I could not help but hope
That it was all true
That you had not lied
It was not just a pretty picture you...
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Categories:
conflict, heartbroken,
Form: Free verse
Phantom Alarm ClockAwake, floods of razors flow to my heart
Beep. My mind speeds in circles
I'm a zombie lying...
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Categories:
angst, anxiety, conflict, confusion,
Form: Kimo
Categories:
conflict, engagement, feelings, perspective,
Form: Haiku
High NoonPalindrome Limerick:
High "Noon"
A gun duel set for high "noon"
A noisy crowd gathers round soon
See Dead-"Eye" "level" his gun
Against the quick, evil "Nun"
Then the "pop" gun went, Ka-boom!...
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Categories:
conflict, courage, death,
Form: Limerick
GOD’S VOICEHear me
I can subtract and multiply
That’s why I am called Thy
The Great I AM
Certain questions I will not answer
Believe in me
Always pray
Faith is the key
Assurance is the plus
Spiritual a must
I can lead your way
I know...
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Categories:
blessing, christian, confidence, conflict,
Form: Free verse
Panic RoomPanic Room
The mirror started laughing as I talked to my reflection
The padded rooms in your head are there for your protection.
Mirror mirror on the wall, what personality do you see?
The reflection of insecurity was staring...
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Categories:
anxiety, conflict, depression, mirror,
Form: Rhyme
I'm Fearful Of That Menacing LookIs it meanness or even jealousy:
a plot to harm me heartlessly?
I'm fearful of that menacing look,
it's a horror story I read in a book!
Your intentions are extremely evil,
you put on the face of the Devil;
I...
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Categories:
conflict, anger, anti bullying, anxiety,
Form: Lyric
Fated To TryLooking at you
My heart remembers…
Mind chiming in.
Two times a sinner
Now, three times a fool…
Enticing smile… once again
What am I going to do.
___*___
1st time, arguments
2nd time, a cheat
Why’s my heart drinkin’ you in
Skippin’ still a...
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Categories:
conflict, crush, desire, emotions,
Form: Ballad
O Battle RageSing out loud
like might beasts
do comrades & me,
in no retreat,
of battles in past
and others to be
so no other cannon-fodder,
of passion & quest,
curry within,
like tormented Reese,
haunting memory’s...
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Categories:
10th grade, conflict, courage,
Form: Free verse
Reaching OutWhen I'm in doubt
You'll see me reaching out
It's not for clout
It's words that I tout
I'm afraid of the debtor
But I try to do better
I want to be a record setter
Like a real go getter
When everything...
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Categories:
conflict, confusion, how i
Form: Free verse
Specific Types of Conflict Poems
Definition | What is Conflict in Poetry?
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