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Couplet Poems | Couplet Examples

Couplet Poems. Examples of Couplets and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Couplet poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Couplet.

A couplet poem is a form of poetry consisting of rhyming stanzas (group of lines) made up of two lines, but there is more to a couplet. What is couplet in poetry (complete definition)?

Premium Member Thought of the day
to grow in love, we descend upon earth ~ let then each breath bubble in blissful mirth...Read the rest...
Categories: joy, life, love,
Form: Couplet



Premium Member Becoming Colors
I was a celebrated, professional psychic, offering glimpses of rosy future; And helping people work through problems, like pink moon, come sooner. I had learnt to talk with the spirits, and also relate what they were saying, To...Read the rest...
Categories: beautiful, color, dream, fantasy,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Drawn In Crayon
An evening breeze tickles the leaves on trees; and an ancient oak tree creeks, sighs, and heaves. As silhouettes merge, they soon disappear, and the owls and bats advance their premiere. A symphony of saffron and chiffon composes a sunset...Read the rest...
Categories: beautiful, change, color, image,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member May Day
Oh, the memories of yesteryears Many were filled with happy tears Unaccompanied by painful fears Laughter and chatter filled our ears Time must not be allowed to steal Those sacred times that also heal Those years spent with childhood peers Like a...Read the rest...
Categories: childhood,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Talkin' the Night Away, Back in College in the 70's
I remember back in the day talking the night away with all of my Jewish friends Could Hitler’s Germany ever happen again? ...Read the rest...
Categories: education, friend, hate, history,
Form: Couplet



Premium Member Thought of the day
discard oh hermit, your to-do list ~ the seeker who seeks does not exist...Read the rest...
Categories: desire, spiritual, truth,
Form: Couplet
Bug Collector
Brush off your ant bites. Blind eye the hornets sting. Gone so long with ways of violence. Creatures having done nothing wrong. But it’s fine “they aren’t important”. Legs or wings or hair you just can’t bare. Squash and flush because...Read the rest...
Categories: children, cute, happy, insect,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Trick Up Her Sleeve
Written by Gail DeBole on April 24, 2024 He ransacked the dumpster near the vacant campground Looking for small trinkets like a well-trained bloodhound. You know the story. His wife had to go. After her death, his assets would grow. He...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, death, murder,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Thought of the day
many souls now know that life’s but a dream ~ yet captive to ego, thought forms still stream...Read the rest...
Categories: dream, introspection, life,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Star Song
Silent stars speak through rays of light Listen to them every night Perched up in heaven out they stare Life may well exist everywhere Silent statues who pray from dark naves Oceans lapping warm gentle waves Search beyond our old ancient...Read the rest...
Categories: day, heaven, life, nature,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Sunset Massacre
The vampire exited the saloon doors covered in blood her gaze enamors; Cowboys on horses stop mid motion to see what was causing the commotion; Mysterious woman dealing black jack, apparently someone had tried to attack; Whiskey shots were...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, dark, emotions,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Thought of the day
lips are pursed shut, less intent escape ~ we thus imbibe kiss of love agape...Read the rest...
Categories: baptism, blessing, love, silence,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Thought of the day
lustful addiction is the sole cause ~ of why stuporous soul defies God’s laws...Read the rest...
Categories: god, lust,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member On the Near Edge of Seventy
I'm on the near edge of seventy and I wonder if I've lost my destiny. Did I I waste too much time on foolish things like envy, jealously and those many brass rings. Was being good quite good enough to...Read the rest...
Categories: age,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Mother Earth, the Sage
In the depth of the night, a concerto commenced, With drums of thunder and a melody of rain. Wind flutes played loud sniveling notes, Carrying pulsating tunes in blustery tones. Streaks of lightening, with their baton of light, Led the...Read the rest...
Categories: bird, flower, nature, rain,
Form: Couplet

Specific Types of Couplet Poems

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Definition | What is Couplet in Poetry?

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