Best Lyric Poems
Below are the all-time best Lyric poems written by Poets on PoetrySoup. These top poems in list format are the best examples of lyric poems written by PoetrySoup members
When I Stop and PrayWhen the storm clouds boil around me,
And the lightning splits the sky--.
When the howling wind assails me,
And life's sea is rolling high--
When my...
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Categories:
devotion, faith, inspirational, life,
Form:
Lyric
tell the night to hold me -
I made for you, a castle
but I built it in the sand
I steadfastly tried
to constrain the tide
but the bastions didn't stand
I planned for you, an...
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Categories:
forgiveness, heartbreak, heartbroken, lost
Form:
Lyric
Wild Flower LoveO’ my dearest love,
I gather the world’s rarest petals for you—
Ghost Orchid fragrance lingers
in the marsh’s quiet air ...
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Categories:
devotion, flower, love, memory,
Form:
Lyric
Welcome To a Brand New World, Song VersionWelcome to a brand new world
Verse 1
How are you feeling right now?
Is there still a yearning in your heart?
You're probably like, ten million or more,
praying...
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Categories:
christian, earth, gospel, hope,
Form:
Lyric
Wooded Autumn SmileI stand at the wooded edge
where goldenrod bows with the wind's wave
its yellow heads nodding in agreement.
A chickadee perches
its heart a tiny drum of joy
echoing...
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Categories:
autumn, joy, nature, smile,
Form:
Lyric
I Wandered Lonely As a Boat"I wandered lonely as a cloud." William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a boat
a shallow dingy left behind,
alone in marsh...
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Categories:
age, boat, fate, lonely,
Form:
Lyric
The EndThe End
Seeing through these cold dead eyes now,
This world looks much different.
The scars of one’s life entire,
Appear now for all to see.
What once meant everything,
Really...
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Categories:
change, death, god, heaven,
Form:
Lyric
Honeymoon SerenadeJust as the moon rises each night
and even as snow is caressed by its light,
then glowing, I'll rise, becoming your dawn,
your curved sleeping form to...
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Categories:
romance,
Form:
Lyric
October SkiesWe are apples growing on our parent's tree, planted by our grandparents from the apples of our great-grandparents ~ author
October skies still reflect in your...
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Categories:
age, anniversary, autumn, grandparents,
Form:
Lyric
Thats When I Fall Down Upon My Knees, Song VersionUpdated lyrics May 19,2020 to flow better.
THAT’S WHEN I FALL DOWN UPON MY KNEES
There’s no way-
I’ll see another sunrise
My hope is gone-
as I'm contemplating...
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Categories:
depression, feelings, god, hope,
Form:
Lyric
Too Good To Ever LastToo good - to ever last suggested bpm 80
Vs1
When we first met, I never thought
that you could ever love me...
You were the...
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Categories:
break up, feelings, heartbreak,
Form:
Lyric
When Eyes of Turquoise Dyed the SkiesI see you ‘cross the vast expanse,
a love disguised in dreamy whirl
and clothed in raiment sun-spun gold
as wispy cirrus wraps your dance
the music of your...
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Categories:
beauty, death, grief, longing,
Form:
Lyric
Our Worlds CollideI would love to be your comfort
A blanket when you're confused
A bright song on every dark day
Warmth and hope you cannot lose
To be the canopy...
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Categories:
destiny, dream, emotions, fantasy,
Form:
Lyric
Pardon From the StormTake my heart and carry me
to where all dreams are born.
Into loves arms, oh such a place
that's always safe and warm.
Away from such deceitful lairs
where...
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Categories:
inspirational, love,
Form:
Lyric
Forget Our Hearts VisionsNow that only forgotten promises remain,
sounds of solitude are gifts I wish to obtain.
Sentiments are temporary in a world full of change,
affections are wasted in...
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Categories:
emotions, heartbroken, lost love,
Form:
Lyric