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America Poems | Examples of America Poetry

America Poems - Examples of all types of america 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 america.
Premium Member PEARL HARBOR
P Propelled into the war after tora, tora, tora. E Escalation arrives in Oahu, paradise explodes. A Amorous and hula skirts set aflame at once. R Reveal of a takeover plan, pot shots extreme. L...Read More
Categories: america, war,
Form: Acrostic



Premium Member Whispers and Fears
The avoidance, the whispers, the fear of fellow Jews now daily I hear Do I dare walk around with my skullcap on If I see Palestinians,...Read More
Categories: america, chanukah, fear, jewish,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member It is Happening Here
Like the Jews in Germany before them America's six million Jews thought 'It can't happen here' It started with words...Read More
Categories: america, hate, jewish, words,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Go Slowly
Go slowly, my friend, and enjoy the ride Don't rush through life with haste and stress There's beauty and wonder on every side You have a precious gift of time to guide Your choices, actions, and happiness Go slowly, my...Read More
Categories: america, beautiful, character, confidence,
Form: Villanelle
Premium Member Walk Away
It once dawned on me I can't make many see A variety of things, so vitally important Often feeling pressure, to carry truths alone For others not to condone, wrongful actions playing out Lady of justice, empty handed Smiles from thee casting lies False accusations...Read More
Categories: america, angst, moving on,
Form: Verse



Viet Nam A Love Song
Too far across the sea in a place I'd rather not be, on the winds of war ... another day slips into forever. I keep my head low, pray Charlie doesn't know; once again I'm running for cover. The napalm flames get...Read More
Categories: america, military, war,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Coffee Cheer
coffee is the brew of choice preferred drink of girls and boys be it dawn or dusk cultivate the musk raise a mug and make some noise. ...Read More
Categories: america, autumn, cheer up,
Form: Limerick
MIRACLES WITHIN MIRACLES
My realization of Miracle on 34th Street that came to life My years working for Macy’s Corporate at the Flagship Herald Square Tower It was the Macy’s and Gimbel’s competitive era The miracle started with Macy’s was planning...Read More
Categories: america, betrayal, business, conflict,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Jingle Bell Rock Parody
Single cell, single cell, single cell lock Single cells king and single cells bring Throwin' and blowin' few pushers of some Now the single chop has begun Single cell, single cell, single cell lock Single cells mime is a single...Read More
Categories: allusion, america, analogy, appreciation,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member JUXTAPOSING-longer title included
Creature from the black lagoon or God juxtaposing something wild just in time for...Read More
Categories: america, bird, surreal,
Form: Tanka
Premium Member Men in Womens Sports
12/5/2023 ...Read More
Categories: america, gender, sports,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Wild West Rest Stop
A carriage stops by a water trough and an empty roofed stable with a long bench. Driver helps folks and gets a drink. He returns, tells all they leave in one minute. A man of no rank says why...Read More
Categories: america, anger, anxiety, conflict,
Form: Free verse
Political Bird
The eagle flies with two wings, the left and the right working together The right says it's good but the left says it's better But the body is one, resting at the center The stabilizing, driving force of both...Read More
Categories: america, business, corruption, political,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Smoke and Mirrors
lies and obfuscation revenge politics game of the day extremists s p l i t hold...Read More
Categories: america, history, leadership, political,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Mothers mistake
Mother's mistake She didn't get a remake Had me Wasn't much to see Kinda slow So many things I wanted to know Places I wanted to go Put aside Always cried I was grown No love shown Tried to do good But was always misunderstood Never had...Read More
Categories: adventure, age, america,
Form: Rhyme

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