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These are examples of famous Contortions poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous contortions poems. These examples illustrate what a famous contortions poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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Duino Elegies: The Tenth Elegy

by Rilke, Rainer Maria

...High-divers and jugglers of zeal!
And the shooting-gallery's targets of bedizened happiness:
targets tumbling in tinny contortions whenever some better
marksman happens to hit one. From cheers to chance he goes
staggering on, as booths that can please the most curious tastes
are drumming and bawling. For adults ony there is something
special to see: how money multiplies. Anatomy made amusing!
Money's organs on view! Nothing concealed! Instructive,
and guaranteed ...Read more of this...

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