Best Metaphorical Poems

Paroxysm of pain inflicts this pen,
tears cry poetic allusion.
When petal hearts are misunderstood,
life is full of confusion.

Distasteful thoughts set camp in my mind,
an unwelcome intrusion.
Virgin pages innocent in white,
yearn to wear this mind's effusion.

Too many deep unanswered questions,
lead to a false conclusion.
When judgement lacks honest...

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Yesterday, sociable sun embellished, 
desires of my poetic garden heart.
Spreading sweet scents of serenity,
elegantly and enchantly, echoing, 
vivid visions from my vibrant vocabulary,
but, such is the nature of the muse,
without refreshment, it's petal like mood cried
for raindrops of ink to nourish and flourish its
sensitive sleeping...

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I am a spirit
I shatter the dis-ambience of the country
with a flick of my fingers
a stone dashes for a ridge
with a tender tickle
trees rattle their drum branches
with the tip of my pinkie
I raise a rainbow to its potential
with the grasp of my hand
a tornado chews...

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through the key-hole surgery of my delicate heart 
you have reached into the inner sanctum of my soul 
in Plato’s cave where I have locked away my demons 
betrayed by worm casts of secretive earthworms 

cold and unyielding
queen conch shell lips suited for bathroom decoration...

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Carrying the burden fortifying the mind building the neurons...

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The clear, blue ocean,
Waves to the clouds above.
                    Then, the rain comes- down....

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she could not handle the truth
easier to live a lie
just the truth the whole truth nothing but the truth
does it still exist
 
when none believe reality its still truth
if all believe lies they are still falsehoods
authenticity captures facts that exist
cold hard facts metaphorically speaking
 
how do I...

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If you know me, don't judge me, 

Don't second guess, don't double question, 

The real me should be obvious, 

Think of me for the good I do, 

Not for how I speak, nor what I look like, 

If I am in the wrong place, 

Show...

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dizzying array of situations...with which to contend
time...that old adversary... has it's way 
but it can even mend
moments can quite puzzle
so written words my friend
become my metaphorical muzzle...

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As I gaze in the distance of the field, 
A field of wildflowers and thickets. 
I see in the distance,
A blemish of temper and scorch. 

The harmony of the field is plagued and tarnished, 
By raged flames. 
As the flames made their way through the...

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An Old Copper Vase – A Second View

an old copper vase
a witness of age
saw a lot
during times—
but all new to me.

the grace of the
experienced one
shall share it
with everybody
who is 
willing to listen.

so
the old
and
the new
are
coming together
in a 
new-found way
never expected
to find everything
that is needed
on their
individual path.

grace...

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An Old Copper Vase – A First View

a rustic object
with 
a worn-weathered look 
symbolizing
both
an artistic beauty
and
a metaphorical grandeur

when filled
with a few
red or yellow roses

it resonates
a certain emotion
and
it presents
and
it paints
an indelible
image and memory
that
cannot be forgotten

this is made
all the more
compelling
by
its rough-rustic nature
and
its physical view
from afar
which is
at once—
defining...

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A beautiful tree;
Can too be lonely and break;
Beauty can be fake...

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One day last summer,
In the stagnant July heat,
I was swimming in cool, green, waters.
As the one I loved
Dropped an anchor
From the little boat;
So that he may watch me dance.

My Hands glided
On top of the still bay
Fingertips believing it was made of silk,
And it gleamed with...

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The Donkey of Destiny

The party was set, the guests were invited,
The adults were happy, the kids all excited.
All going to plan; the hosts were delighted,
Then the Donkey of Destiny brayed – he-haw!
The Donkey of Destiny brayed.

The Board of Directors set forth their campaign,
To conquer their...

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