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Iambic pentameter is a meter in poetry, consisting of lines with five feet in which the iamb is the dominant foot, but there is more to poems with iambic pentameter . What is iambic pentameter in poetry (complete definition)?
I Saw God, But Now What
I opened a large book- my rose to lay
aft lifted from his graveside to my breast.
Oh, yes- God stood beside me on that day
and led me to the place where it would rest.
One night I...
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Categories:
death, god, miracle, tribute,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Confessions Of A Youngster, At HeartI swore I’d never let myself get old
That time and I would always be good friends
It’s all just attitude is what I’m told
...
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Categories:
age, how i feel,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
VulnerableVulnerable
The only flower
In a field of weeds
The wind is how'ling
A strong,violent breeze
A drop of water
On the desert sand
So lost and so a
Lone, just like I am
I am so exposed
Like I have no skin
I've just...
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Categories:
break up, goodbye, loneliness,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Cosmic AlignmentIn shadows cast on lands afar or near,
A dance of spheres in silence, stark and clear.
Though veiled from some, the cosmic play proceeds,
Unfolding vast, beyond our earthly deeds.
To those who stand beneath the darkened sky,
A...
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Categories:
mystery, planet, relationship, sky,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Since It's Their Crises, Please Don't Cry Sis
Each of the man-made public disruptions,
Experts say is an unforeseen crisis;
But since they profit from planned destructions,
I am begging you, please don’t go cry sis.
They pre-plan cruel war in people’s back yards,
Wrecking mayhem with killer...
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Categories:
america, cry, hope,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Fire Department Legend
Grandfather, Father, Son- three legends are:
they served their City service very well.
From 30s through the 80s, each a star;
as Firemen- many dangers each befell.
Three generations gladly took their stands;
not volunteers, but full-time, active shifts.
Grandfather in...
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Categories:
career, father son, tribute,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Slow Healing
For all this time, I couldn't call it - rape.
I couldn't use that word, and make it real.
Like plowing a field before it's harvest,
or pruning the trees at summer solstice.
It wasn't the right thing for...
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Categories:
abuse, anger, betrayal, courage,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Run the Race
Where tender shoots each day birth new mercies,
cultured in your word, my young spirit grows.
From sun up, to down, your Spirit rises,
I find myself humbled by your incense.
I heed not to tread on the serpent's...
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Categories:
baptism, blessing, christian, god,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Overrated
If ratings give meaning, symbolled with stars,
Then always keep on your ratings radar.
I’m trying to write my best poem by far,
Please rate it between a one and five star.
Lines as, ‘She brakes me as if...
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Categories:
stars, vanity,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
My Inspiration, My Mom
Back fifty-three long years ago, she left;
my Mom- at the young age of fifty-five.
Yet, she is always with me every day;
my heart and memories keep her alive.
Three growing grandkids she embraced and loved;
her gentle heart...
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Categories:
appreciation, love, missing you,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
A Sad Goodbye
We cannot part without this sad goodbye
And leaving, we are learning how to die
a little as we bid this sad farewell.
I cannot bear the sadness in your eyes
As turning slowly I must walk...
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Categories:
break up, farewell, goodbye,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
The Ballad of A Frail Mind“Are you afraid of being left behind?”
“No, it’s just temporary, I’m not lonely.”
But abandonment issues aren't easy.
Perhaps it’s called a frail state of mind.
A tragedy befallen upon mankind,
Rehearsing while watching the phone...
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Categories:
anxiety, depression, mental health,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
A Poet's TestamentWhen I finish this course called life, I'll die;
and be glad, for no more must I be sad;
for I'll know that I gave it my best try,
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Categories:
destiny, devotion, faith, fate,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Faux Dough
Blowing up things, unfortunately,
Birth’s the printing of endless money.
By Gov’ments and world money makers,
That overwhelm global undertakers.
Yet we cry out that war is unsound,
That it spreads grief and guts all around.
Yet money printed that’s spent...
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Categories:
money, peace, war,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Keep“Each thing we keep- we lean on like a friend;
engaged or not- our need for it, defend.”
...
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Categories:
angst, clothes, home, inspirational,
Form: Iambic Pentameter
Specific Types of Iambic Pentameter Poems
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Definition | What is Iambic Pentameter in Poetry?