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Wisdom Poems | Examples of Wisdom Poetry

Wisdom Poems - Examples of all types of wisdom 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 wisdom.
Close To The Belly
Close to the belly Are stomach, heart and ribs Which everyone love....Read the rest...
Categories: metaphor, perspective, truth, wisdom,
Form: Haiku



The Cost of Change
The torment by lower things only adds fuel to the dormant flames You can try as you will to block its shine but still it will rise & rage the same Time & again they've felt the flames so...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, introspection, philosophy, poetry, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member In A Whisper
In a whisper, love poured out its light, its truth, its purpose… a still, small voice who told me He is worthy of the worship, the truth, the praise that promises to stir my faith...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, appreciation, faith, forgiveness, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Blues And Greens
The blues and the greens Separate the wet and dry Both have life in it....Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, color, life, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
Change
Change really painful From plain, simple and abrupt Metamorphose phase....Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, change, life, wisdom,
Form: Haiku



What's The Point Of Arrows
What arrows meant for A road sign, weapon armor Mistake to deal with....Read the rest...
Categories: meaningful, metaphor, truth, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Nobody
I am Nobody: no name on my grave in the Veterans’ Cemetery -- not even certain if all parts match – those bombs really had no personal objective when targeting and dispatched – Their bull’s eyes~ all Enemy. I am...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, christian, community, humanity, people,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Pearls-Well Worn and Read
Well worn and read, “The Pearl.” The end. I’ll start at the beginning. Strung pearls around my neck - I dare to wear them to the library. My coworker has to tell me, she only wears hers to church. Well, I’ll be....Read the rest...
Categories: books, fashion, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
A miss gruk
No such thing as dumb questions, only wrong answers. ...Read the rest...
Categories: bible, celebration, christian, wisdom,
Form: Grook
Premium Member Extracts from The Kybalion
Hermitic wisdom ~ as above, so below as in heaven, so on earth each node thus represents the whole if we but choose to be still we will discover the light of our soul...Read the rest...
Categories: silence, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Wise Old Companion
Who knows who he is; how old he is? He is older than me, I know that: He is an ancient being. I am certain He must be omnipotent and omnipresent; He knows all (omniscient). He is from the age...Read the rest...
Categories: age, old, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Definition of A Poet
Definition of a poet: I think a poet is...? A poet is...? A poet...is!...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, inspirational, poetry, poets, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Vs Vs Vs
Statesman vs politician Priest vs Holy Man Truth vs Falsehood Evil vs Good (Love can never hate) Heart Attacks: God cuts man slack in which man foolishly ties knots – Soul Clots....Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, christian, humanity, inspirational, integrity,
Form: Free verse
Heart Gentle, Eye Mindful
Wanting blindly, even good Seldom have few understood Is ineffective If one's doing's misdirected Be the gentle heart well-guided Not with eyes that are short-sighted But mindful and wide Else be intention misapplied...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, conflict, deep, encouraging, giggle,
Form: Rhyme
Fractured Resolve
I am unravel myself constantly to be everything for everyone. Neglecting who I care about and betrayed by those which were once in their place. I stretch myself to heights I cannot fathom to reach. Shot...Read the rest...
Categories: evil, humanity, sorrow, wisdom,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Wisdom Poems

Definition | What is Wisdom in Poetry?


Book: Reflection on the Important Things