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Ancestors Poems - Poems about Ancestors

Ancestors Poems - Examples of all types of poems about ancestors to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets of PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples for ancestors.
Premium Member You Have Heroes' Blood - added to
Hey there little one Toddling ‘round your parents’ feet Not yet knowing who you are A whole wide world to meet You have Nobility - Heroes’ blood pumps in your heart Martyrs, warriors and pioneers Are part of who you are Both...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, family, patriotic, religion, remember,
Form: Rhyme
Ancestors new dawn
#Ancestors_new_daw My bones reverberates, my spirit can't be contained anymore, I need a 2nd reload, a spiritual beast, I hear fowls and beasts in the mountains and under waters shouting my name, claim us! Claim us!...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, analogy, appreciation, creation, deep,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Wear are You
You ask me what am I wearing A heart full of hazel hope A silver spirit daring and cherry caring My mind is not blind to green ghosts I’m carrying For teal time has designs of destiny I’m ferrying I...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, america, blue, color, food,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Inspired
Indigo thought of ancestors Now with the Heavenly Father Sometimes I wonder up at sky Perseverance you did how can I I am flawed my soul doesn’t shine Remembering how you struggled times Every day I’ll find a...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, appreciation, art,
Form: Acrostic
Premium Member At Death’s Door
There’s a rattle in my chest And a battle beneath my breast No longer do I desire to eat My body is wretched failing weak But the spiritual me is redeemed Have you even been in so much pain You couldn’t...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, appreciation, art, beautiful, blue,
Form: Free verse



The voice of my ancestors
The voice of my ancestors The genesis of mankind never exclude my forefathers Cos they were the beginning from the beginning So i am never alone in this cold world The connection between me...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, africa, blessing, dedication, freedom,
Form: Epic
Soar: Seeing or Ancestors and Aging Sisters Rise
It was a release of the Jewish captives sent back to Jerusalem Isaiah appealed to the people and this is what he said to them yes, you know God but do you comprehend? that He's the God...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, inspiration, women,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
We live by the blood of our ancestors Our names are written by light
A powerful poem, inspired by a thought-provoking storyline on a show. We are all part of the great human family and everyone is important. Our diversity is a strength. Let's embrace every colour of the...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, africa, black african american,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member I Can Move Mountains
Even when there’s snow on the roof I will have fire in the chimney I will keep a warm hopeful heart And a strong steady mind Determined despite my flaws To win it all Life love liberty My ancestors lived died...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, america, angst, appreciation, black
Form: Free verse
I call upon my ancestors
I call upon my ancestors By Michelle Morris 30/01/2024 I call upon my ancestors I call upon my power Please guide me through this life Please guide me through the hours I call upon my ancestors I know that I...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, blessing, devotion, earth, family,
Form: Rhyme
OUR ANCESTORS IN THE SMOKE
OUR ANCESTORS IN THE SMOKE In wisps of smoke, a haunting sight, We glimpse the past as shadows take flight. But while our eyes perceive the haze, Our ancestors already felt the blaze.4 Their spirits bear the weight and...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, 1st grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Mocha Muse
I’m having soup for food today because I am so poor I mean that in a financial way I’m rich in blessings of lord I can sit and doodle a bit With muses on my brain But so engaged in...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, appreciation, christian, poetry,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Seeds
SEEDS Who did you leave under the sea? Was it a black engineer building dreams? And a brown baby with shackled hands little feet An angel in disguise floating in the deep Who did you throw in the ocean that...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, absence, america, bereavement, black
Form: Rhyme
In Another Galaxy
Before I even close my eyes, Awareness floats, starting to rise; An earthy smell of fresh soil turning, Rabbits burrowing and squirrels stirring, Smoke from a fire burning; Spirit answers the shaman's calling, Trees undisturbed and evergreen, The forest thick with...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, earth, flying, rainforest, space,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Parenting
My mom and dad had an effective parenting technique… They were never too strict…unfair…or mean… They were constantly reminding me how our family tree is not deciduous…but an evergreen. How each year our tree grows taller… How I am but...Read the rest...
Categories: ancestors, family,
Form: Rhyme

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