Best Language Barrier Poems
Language BarrierI couldn’t understand the language she spoke,
at least not all of it,
but the emotion pouring past her lips,
the tears in her eyes, her clenched and shaking fists
enunciated more clearly,
than any piece of English Poetry I had ever read,
and grabbed me, held me still.
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Categories:
language barrier, emotions, immigration, inspiration, language,
Form:
Prose Poetry
Never Fazed By a Language BarrierA friend once told me
How he was fascinated by me-
By how I could walk up to absolutely
Anyone and be their best friend,
Switch cultures like t-shirts
Emblazoned with "I heart
Fill-in-the-blank..."
I'm not sure quite how to explain
How once you've observed society
For long enough you realize
That just about...
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Categories:
language barrier, culture, international,
Form:
Free verse
No Language BarrierA Chinese man who rolled his rrrs
Went into a shop to buy cigars,
He said, "Ri'll rav Renry Rinterman's rover rhere.
The grinning owner said, "Your English is bare,
But give me rifty rollars, here's your rox of rigars."...
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Categories:
language barrier, humorous,
Form:
Limerick
The ultimate language barrierIt's inconceivable
Unbelievable
My words were true and factual
Yet you didn't want to hear me full
I don't know why your being so stingy
Is it because your busy
You didn't hear be
Anything just tell me
That's it I'm going on my own
If you finally want to talk...
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Categories:
language barrier, absence, anger, hurt, longing,
Form:
Rhyme
Language BarrierLovely day today
Sun dancing on top my skin
Super relaxing...
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Categories:
language barrier, emotions, fantasy, wisdom,
Form:
Senryu
Love In SilenceShe arched her slim self,
Spun around,
Blushed a bit,
Held the river railings,
With both her arms!
No words were spoken,
But the body said,
If you love me,
You are on!
He squared his jaw,
Looked masculine,
Shaped his eyebrows,
Smiled broadly,
And held out his arms!
No words were spoken,
But the body said,
I do love you,
Let’s...
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Categories:
language barrier, beautiful, cute love, love,
Form:
Light Verse