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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.
Premium Member When Words Burn
Your 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...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, feelings, hurt, poetry,
Form: Blank verse



Premium Member Fight Night
The 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...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, conflict, how i
Form: Blank verse
Premium Member Conflicting
A moment when opinions soar and butting heads begins...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict,
Form: Monoku
Premium Member Another Novel Dawn In America
A 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...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, america, betrayal, black african
Form: Rhyme
My pearl
My 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...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, child, conflict,
Form: Free verse



Can't Erase You
When 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...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, heartbroken,
Form: Free verse
Phantom Alarm Clock
Awake, floods of razors flow to my heart Beep. My mind speeds in circles I'm a zombie lying...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, anxiety, conflict, confusion,
Form: Kimo
Insecure
Vocal means jealous Inferiority complex Instead of silence....Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, engagement, feelings, perspective,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member High Noon
Palindrome 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!...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, courage, death,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member GOD’S VOICE
Hear 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...Read the rest...
Categories: blessing, christian, confidence, conflict,
Form: Free verse
Panic Room
Panic 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...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, conflict, depression, mirror,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member I'm Fearful Of That Menacing Look
Is 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...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, anger, anti bullying, anxiety,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member Fated To Try
Looking 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...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, crush, desire, emotions,
Form: Ballad
O Battle Rage
Sing 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...Read the rest...
Categories: 10th grade, conflict, courage,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Reaching Out
When 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...Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, confusion, how i
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Conflict Poems

Definition | What is Conflict in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs