Epic Poems. Examples of Epics and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Epic poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of an Epic.
Epic poetry is an extensive, serious poem that tells the story about a heroic figure, but there is more to an epic poem. What is epic in poetry (complete definition)?
Saint Catherine Was ExcaliburI always said tether to the void
Not any idealistic reason or choice
Now suspended I know why I’ve been devoid
Because how can one speak with an inside voice
Where no one can hear you outside yourself
Dawn of...
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Categories:
adventure, conflict, corruption, crazy,
Form: Epic
Eye CatcherIt is what catches the eye, kindness of one being
You don't see anger, hey I want to be that
Eye catcher, one's personality adored
We truly want to be all that is
To be...
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Categories:
adventure, character, creation, encouraging,
Form: Epic
SINGLESingle but ready to mingle but not with mugu
Mission searching for a partner with vision
With a heart filled with love and affection
Ready to thrive with me no matter the season
Giving vision for revision about my...
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Categories:
creation, cute love, deep,
Form: Epic
My LifeWho knows, memories I do not
A vague impression of thought
Certain moments a everlasting print
Others like a past good and bad
Mankind ripping your dignity from
Who they supposed be, hero we look...
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Categories:
adventure, betrayal, character, desire,
Form: Epic
Sweet Freedom come my waySweet Freedom, please come my way,
Bring me solace at the end of the day.
Unshackle my soul from the burdens within,
Grant me the liberty to fly and begin.
In this world of chaos and strife,
I yearn for...
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Categories:
12th grade, africa, freedom,
Form: Epic
THE SINGING PARROTUp above on a pole sat a parrot
Portraying a great attribute
Singing a melody with harmonies
soothing and rejuvenating tune
Singing a song that liberates
Leaving the listener amuse
Picking the soul up from doom.
Beautiful sweet and lovely rhymes
Absolute rhythm...
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Categories:
africa, blue, creation, deep,
Form: Epic
I SURRENDERI surrender my all to you, my love
All of me I give away unto you, my lord
So you can take absolute control, my world
Taking away all pains and shames, my healer
Taming and caging evil...
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Categories:
africa, christian, humor, inspirational,
Form: Epic
Remembered WavesThe waves crash upon the shore evermore,
As my soul sinks deep into my darkest friend.
No sup to sop my ache, my scorn, with better bitter sin no more yet-gain.
So burn, love, burn...
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Categories:
deep, life,
Form: Epic
PolyamoryIt is possible
It is possible to fall in love with two beating hearts at the same instant.
At a frequency so commensurate
In different seasons, for different thrilling reasons.
It is possible,
It is possible to feel no guilt...
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Categories:
cute love, feelings, first
Form: Epic
SHUT THE DOOR
Shut the door, shouted by a leader within
Against the son of the soil, claim to be all powerful
Powerful enough to face, the lion face to face he claimed
Forgetting his ancestral shrine is right in...
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Categories:
africa, confusion, crazy, culture,
Form: Epic
FUNIt's Christmas season, the merriment season
The smell of a fresh season, blooming with love
Christ the reason for the season, a song we always sing
Singing joyously, with tune so high, rhymes so in tune
Fortune favor only...
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Categories:
butterfly, celebration, christmas, dance,
Form: Epic
Moremi
In ancient land,
—A realm of kings and queens,
A tale of courage, sacrifice, and love, unfolds unseen.
A noble hunter,
—Moremi, with heart of lion’s might,
Became the cherished queen of Oduduwa’s ancient light.
The kingdom thrived
—In...
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Categories:
courage,
Form: Epic
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVEA love so pure and unconditional
Is the love of my sister
Marvelous by name, to be precise
11TH JUNE in the early 90's
On this day many years ago
An Angel emerge on a mission to
Liberate all...
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Categories:
beauty, best friend, celebration,
Form: Epic
AN ELDERLY ADVICEOn this faithful evening!
I was very curious about,
The issues and affairs of life.
I was walking on the street,
With thoughts of growth all over my mind.
I came across a very old man,
Who's old enough...
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Categories:
adventure, blessing, deep, education,
Form: Epic
WE SHALL OVERCOMEWe shall overcome someday!!!
If we work hand in hand cried out,
By a leader who carry within him Everywhere,
He goes with a dream that burden him.
A dream to liberate his people,
From all limitations, and all...
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Categories:
africa, change, cheer up,
Form: Epic
Specific Types of Epic Poems
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Definition | What is Epic in Poetry?