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Introspection Poems | Examples of Introspection Poetry

Introspection Poems - Examples of all types of introspection 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 introspection.
Putting my own twist on Psalm 23's List
If the LORD is my Lamb I'll shepherd Him back To a world that has lost Him from their sight as we've often sunbathed and sailed without giving Him a thought He streams Mercy into our souls taking away the...Read the rest...
Categories: bible, imagery, inspirational, introspection,
Form: Pastoral



Premium Member Serendipity of a Lost Soul
Burned by dawn of brand new light I drift back into primal night to find upon my dreams a dance in wait to be restored by chance. ...Read the rest...
Categories: dark, dream, introspection, light,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Poetic Podcast Episode 24 Bop
Pictures of babies and license plates, are you asking a criminal to find you? The internet is NOT benevolent. It’s phony as hell, you better believe it; Keep your life out of reach and private. A cheer or criticism,...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, computer, corruption, emotions, humanity,
Form: Other
The Circus of the Wind
When I opened the window, the wind cut through, refreshing. It reminds me of something, laughter is heard, a lonely feeling, distant memories, from the depths of the heart, awaiting a new beginning. The wind...Read the rest...
Categories: freedom, introspection, sky, wind,
Form: Free verse
Above The Rubble
Structures crumbling under the weight of the decisions made in haste Beneath the rubble lies all the reasons it was all laid to waste The signs were seen but disregarded as mere means to an end The golden mean would've sufficed...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, perspective, philosophy, poetry,
Form: Rhyme



Bundled Blankets
Maudlin Crossing Dateline Morning Maudlin by a failed winter's crossing, Your heat's dateline onto the morning....Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, good morning, heart, international,
Form: Tyburn
Premium Member Inquisitive Tree
The tree stood tall, looking at me, as if iit had eyes looking exquisitely Staring with questions, I have no answer for Grounded in life with deep roots to the core Strong, enduring, through all seasons to face Many trees...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, tree,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member We Go On
How sweet the sorrow How deep the void We go on with one less tale of footprints in the sand beside us. With wishful eye is cast memory’s glance to those prints found falling forever behind,...Read the rest...
Categories: death, introspection, life, loss,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
Premium Member CHILLING SPRING AUTUMN WINDS-
it’s such a modes hint of fall yet it is just spring time cause cooling chill the breeze April it is so now spring season so can’t tell winds blows spring time so cool now seemingly like October autumn...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, allusion, analogy, confusion, environment,
Form: Haiku
Paying Attention
Attentiveness is the currency of life & to flow it needs your permission It can't flow without you within its wave so, you must control your attention Our observation is a key to the doors of the many mansions available...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, perspective, philosophy, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Sweet Nothings And Lies
The devil dances in your eyes Whispering sweet nothings and lies It's only a shame your gaze Can no longer see past the malaise That corrupts your brain And fills you with pain Lips tight and language curt The words cut deep...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, conflict, dark, depression, encouraging,
Form: Free verse
Tainted Travel
Time and mind unravel A maze of rose tainted gravel Whispers life’s secrets...Read the rest...
Categories: growing up, introspection, life,
Form: Senryu
Oh Love If You Remember Me
Oh, love, if you remember me, 'tis true, A faded echo whispered soft and blue. Like distant music, on the wind, it floats, A melody of moments, shared in secret notes. Did stolen glances, laughter light and free, Leave any...Read the rest...
Categories: image, inspirational, introspection, love,
Form: Free verse
Looking Glass Self
A shaky old man Selling ice drops side a road Amidst noonday sun....Read the rest...
Categories: engagement, humanity, introspection, sun,
Form: Haiku
Looking From A Distance
From here, I see you Half way there, you won't see me Your eyes now busy....Read the rest...
Categories: engagement, introspection, meaningful, perspective,
Form: Haiku

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