Best Optional Poems
Below are the all-time best Optional poems written by Poets on PoetrySoup. These top poems in list format are the best examples of optional poems written by PoetrySoup members
Precisely(PoetrySoup Format)
Perfect,
always aligned alphabetically
(even the space between you and me)
is proper
and positioned,
Precisely
Clearly,
clothing is optional
(as continents collide)
It is certain
that,
our connection
is defined as...
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Categories:
optional, love, truth,
Form:
Rhyme
This Too Shall PassSometimes I feel this urge
When my thoughts and feelings merge
The depth of the pain is inexplicable
I try to bring all my worries to the table
Each...
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Categories:
optional, heartbroken,
Form:
Rhyme
Announcing Our Annual Tea Party In honor of our new baby blooms, you are cordially invited to our annual tea. This year we are serving a plethora of...
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Categories:
optional, nature, poems, poetry,
Form:
Rhyme
My Radiator Leaks Or My Exhaust BackfiresEvery time I sneeze or cough
Either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires!
Shouldn't be a big surprise
It's a definite sign we ain't no young chicken...
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Categories:
optional, humor,
Form:
Narrative
The Gate of DeathTHE GATE OF DEATH
I will shut my gate; and no man can open it.
And if I open it; all men shall come in once...
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Categories:
optional, abuse,
Form:
Light Verse
Zinc Adulating
Abominable holiday season greeting to the have-nots me and you
Bombshell tabloid sleigh bells got those ear holes ringing
Cut the tax gift wrap ribbon, only good...
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Categories:
optional, metaphor, parody, slam, word
Form:
ABC
How Would You Think Without ItI hear some college students claim
they don’t stand against free speech,
all they want to ban is what’s ‘hateful,’
it will ‘improve’ society.
In truth they will do...
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Categories:
optional, appreciation, freedom, growth, how
Form:
Rhyme
The Welkin - and - the Influences1. The Welkin
Wind blows / clouds race / vast blue sky
Breeze tugs / trees sway / great green hills
Sun scourged / sand glares / small...
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Categories:
optional, analogy, nature,
Form:
Jueju
Like Shadows In My Tired MindLike Shadows In My Tired Mind
Like shadows in my tired mind
you danced in wisps of cool breeze.
Your deep treasure I did find
yet you left me...
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Categories:
optional, break up, farewell, first
Form:
Sonnet
Children In the SnowChildren playing in the snow.
Up and down the hills they go.
Grownups watching like a show.
...
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Categories:
optional, childhood, holiday, son, song-lyric
Form:
Rhyme
Within the Twilight
Within The Twilight (Aquarian)
Lonely
from time to time
within the twilight dim
morning
followed the light
with lustrous sunshine bringing warmth
the beauty unfolds for all the souls in the world
adored...
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Categories:
optional, happiness,
Form:
Free verse
Destines Dire DesignsI wish I never fell into your abyss
Wish I never dared to meet those enticing lips
Wish I never felt your heroin kiss
That had me floating,...
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Categories:
optional, anger, emotions, heartbreak, lost
Form:
Rhyme
Willingness- First Place Contest Winner"The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act". Quote by Barbara Sher
______________________________________________________________
Whispers of disobedience float in the air.
A challenge...
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Categories:
optional, analogy, appreciation, character, fear,
Form:
Rubaiyat
The Bill of Duties, Part IYou have a right to speak your mind freely,
and express what’s important to you,
you have a duty to make your words sincere,
and do what you...
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Categories:
optional, america, freedom, how i
Form:
Rhyme
Early Christmas Thoughts
Early Christmas Thoughts
Jesus, we want the world to honor us.
We don't ask for your honor, though!
We are children of the Most High
God.
And on this,your birthday,
We...
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Categories:
optional, christian, deep,
Form:
Free verse