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Philosophy Poems | Examples of Philosophy Poetry

Philosophy Poems - Examples of all types of philosophy 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 philosophy.
Premium Member Delusion
Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion - Jim Rohn Without meaning, your mind may portray delusion, so some search for answers to end this illusion. Is it that simple to cleanse a life from confusion? When...Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, philosophy, truth,
Form: Sestina



Overtones
Life has no end goal Savor the moment you're here Or think not exist....Read the rest...
Categories: character, feelings, perspective, philosophy,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member The Demon at the Door
There is a demon at your heart’s door, He’s been around since days of yore. His goal is to become your kin, And corrupt your life from within. He is a liar and a thief, Don’t let him in, he’ll...Read the rest...
Categories: corruption, evil, philosophy, religion,
Form: Rhyme
Sound Bites: May 10, 2024
If true that old age is but a bad habit … what can youth become _____ Divorcing passion from intellect Two orphans created Homeless together — inside of one soul _____ If you want to be free First be a prisoner A captive of prescience An inmate — of self ------- Contradiction … a privilege...Read the rest...
Categories: freedom, perspective, philosophy, youth,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Delphic
Who is always there, through the good times and bad? Who welcomes me when I'm happy, when I'm sad? It's mother nature, my wise and trusted friend Who teaches and comforts me until the end. She's...Read the rest...
Categories: art, nature, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme



Love Is Not Always Love, Part II
...In fact, these truths are nothing new, the Jews and the Christians knew well that love disordered is nothing more than an expressway to Hell. That evil will misuse your live, something that was made to be great, and with it...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, emotions, evil, humanity, love,
Form: Rhyme
Love Is Not Always Love, Part I
I hear folks say it, “Love is love,” a mantra they like to repeat, it’s said with such vapid sureness you’d think it was bleatings of sheep. But if you stop to think of it, turn the thought over in...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, emotions, evil, humanity, love,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Beneath Turquoised,Peaceful,Waters
I was sinking and searching for humanity’s peace. Hoping to find silence from worldly, negative speech! To let the cool, kimd, aqueous, blue waves, Remind mankind to please, oh,please,behave. The minuscule , sparkling wondrous fish eyes Studied me with awed...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, fantasy, hope, how i
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member When Silence Speaks
The leader, philosophical and wise, Ends his speech after a long silent pause, His true followers with half open eyes Responding with admiring oohs and aahs. Turn up the mic on the silence to hear A leader's lust for worship...Read the rest...
Categories: perspective, philosophy,
Form: Sonnet
Premium Member Eternity In A Telescope
We're all searching for eternity — To, in holy book or telescope, someday see A version of everlasting me Hanging in the heavens of some infinity. That we can with, in spite of, or through A hand of god, philosophy,...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, deep, hope, inspiration, introspection,
Form: Free verse
The Jeopardy Suit
If there was a suit A suit of sensors Aware of your actions Following your mind, your movements A jeopardy suit That killed you with a lethal injection When an imaginary galleon hit you with cannon fire Or you clipped a stealth...Read the rest...
Categories: death, philosophy, science fiction,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Eternity in Seven Acts
"Eternity is the simultaneous whole, seen all at once. This is the character of eternity, and this what the past and future are in God." - Augustine of Hippo "Eternity is not the hereafter. This is...Read the rest...
Categories: future, philosophy, psychological, universe,
Form: Blank verse
Skin Color
man skin unmatter diamond unaffected by its put in box Inspired by Demetrios Trifiatis....Read the rest...
Categories: anti bullying, philosophy, wisdom,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member All That Rises Must Fall
Her spring returns to me, in death, I shed a tear, alone, for the weeping blossoms, in the knowledge a moon will rise again, before the rhythm of her breath, turns out to be my own. ...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, creation, death, extended metaphor,
Form: Free verse
LIFE poetry contest entry
Listening to what the world is telling, what the bird chirps mean, and where the truth lies in the words of others Inspecting my thoughts and my actions through the day, did I succeed...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, appreciation, beauty, death, encouraging,
Form: Acrostic

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Definition | What is Philosophy in Poetry?


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