Best Historical Poems
The Restless Sea Historical Quatrain For ContestTHE RESTLESS SEA
As dawn swept 'way the morning stars
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Categories:
historical, history, men,
Form:
Quatrain
Future's Historical OracleOh what fun it is to watch the surreptitious actions
of the globalist elite,
And the open mouthed innocent ignorance of
their following sheep.
Feeding the pseudo enlightened masses
An Epulaeryu of lies,
on their table labeled “comfort zone”,
readily digested as alibis,
courses as to why the unethical repetitively
Nation...
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Categories:
historical, history
Form:
Rhyme
A Historical EventA HISTORICAL EVENT
It happened over 2,000 years ago
But the story is still being told
About a man that you may know
A man great to behold
Considered by some to be shunned
Yet by others, He was adored
His miracles caused some to be stunned
By others, His feats were...
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Categories:
historical, birth, blessing, christian, inspirational,
Form:
Free verse
Historical AfterglowSun spots glow on saucer eyes
thrown as green disks to the sea~
Fall gently, so gently on mirroring waves
of reflections I once thought were me....
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Categories:
historical, introspection, life, time,
Form:
Bio
In These Historical TimesYou aren't anybody to the plinth in the workforce.
Of course, I know of your success.
My money does not have anything to do with you; therefore, why negate a
nation’s wealth.
If you just would abide by the Constitution, your achievements are...
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Categories:
historical, america, anger, angst, judgement,
Form:
Dramatic Verse
Historical Nature Preserve
Historical Nature Preserve
There is an ancient resort at the wooded site
of Mohonk Mountain House, where olden times invite
us to enjoy a beauty that is not finite;
the woods and paths within this silvan setting cite,
a charmed, venerable retreat of pure delight.
Mysterious, how lake reflections show the...
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Categories:
historical, beautiful, nature, paradise,
Form:
Monorhyme
Categories:
historical, flower, funny, humorous,
Form:
Haiku
Historical Rivalry-Part 1- Leonardo Vs MichaelangeloA war between David and Monalisa,
Continued even after Last supper and Last Judgment,
The two great Renaissance men – Leanardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo
The creators of murals also the heroes of healthy quarrels,
The men who knew the values of art,
I wonder! why they failed...
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Categories:
historical, art, conflict, history, visionary,
Form:
Ballad
Historical ReflectionsHistorical Reflections
The Emperor has four hundred wives
with flower faces framed by jet.
Mai Lin can pluck a thousand tunes,
Yin Feng knows all erotic arts.
They drink spiced wine in jasper cups
as the snow beats against the windows;
the mob outside is howling for grain.
The Son of Heaven orders...
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Categories:
historical, history, , cute,
Form:
Free verse
Historical DorisD aughter of Oceanus and Tethys, in Greek mythology
Of the sea, Mother of many
R oyal naval vessel, British HMS Doris
I owa-Doris, Doris, Greece, Doris, Asia Minor-Dorians one and all
S ea nymph, goddess of the sea, wealth of the sea...
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Categories:
historical, history
Form:
Acrostic
Absolute Truth: How Can it Be?Absolute truth, both mystery… and paradox.
“You make me wonder if you exist or not?”
The Greeks glimpsed you in circles and squares,
The medievals revered you in scriptures and prayers,
The moderns doubted you in so many facts and proofs.
Absolute truth
your...
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Categories:
historical, faith, history, mystery, philosophy,
Form:
Free verse
Pastoral Passage - Church CryptButterfly wing door vestibule builds anticipation
Shuffled, carpet muffled greetings, familiar embraces
Piloted by Holy Spirit, seated hushed congregation
Ritual of ornate cathedral thanks...
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Categories:
historical, baptism, bible, celebration, christian,
Form:
Rhyme
Black PerspectiveA Turning Point In Life Is Equality
Writings in a Black Perspective....
The day will come when all will be the same color
The mingling with the neighbor
...
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Categories:
historical, black african american, freedom,
Form:
Rubaiyat
Harlem Renaissance HaikuNear nice allies need
to confront this beast in the
moment to be brave.
Not in a memoir
when you’re 75 and
few feet from the grave.
For colored people
and all people of color
start a whining wave.
Why do we still fight
for the same civil rights of...
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Categories:
historical, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form:
Haiku
Saint Joan of Arc the Maid of Orleans“Saint Joan Of Arc The Maid of Orléans””
“Jehanne la Pucelle”
Joan of Arc a pious peasant farmer's daughter
In her times alone, she spent it in adoration
~
Ten year old Joan runs in joyful play
Through the field of red poppies
Taking a shortcut through the forest
Anxious to get to...
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Categories:
historical, inspirational, woman,
Form:
Free verse