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Epic Poems

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)?

Dreamy Tone
Lyric Epic Poem The gospel starts, a river flows, Of silver, bright and ever pure, The greatest song the spirit knows, A legacy that will endure. A kingdom grand, of sunlit gold, Where riches flow like endless streams, A story waiting...Read the rest...
Categories: clothes, cry, destiny, fairy,
Form: Epic
World Card Elements
From the Earth's deep slumber, ancient Gaia woke in pain, Whispering a plea to futures, a celestial rain, A trillion hearts of teenagers, called by name, Five champions arising, their destinies the same, For Gaia's...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, beautiful, culture, earth,
Form: Epic



CAKE DAY
It's my nephew's birthday Kendrick by name to be precise I feel excited and rejuvenated His birth ignited my burning desire Awakening my soul Shifting my perspectives Shedding old beliefs He turned 1 year old today. I...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, birthday, celebration, child,
Form: Epic

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Nazriel Rising
Nazriel Rising Small World Ace She was as pretty as ever on this night With me smitten to bits with her aura As we met on our usual pickup location Nazriel that one who so compliments me We were on...Read the rest...
Categories: allegory, allusion, conflict, extended
Form: Epic
BRAVENESS
Bravery His attribute Always doing What others are afraid of Very determined, not desperate He's so confident and courageous. Braveness He's so fearless Always ready To face whatever is ahead He's a risk taker He's thy people's hope Even...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, creation, dark, deep,
Form: Epic



Premium Member Love Glimmer -
I've been listening to your eyes for what feels like eons, noticing how the rain cries unto your purposeful lips, excited also, by the sounds of your beautiful breaths in the smooth sunlight, Tapping the pool of love blood, rippling rose...Read the rest...
Categories: longing, love,
Form: Epic
FADING LADY
She's a ****, she's not loyal. I told her; you're only good for sex, Not good to keep. Don't let your beauty, leave you in deceit You ain't getting younger, but older. I ask her about Her body counts. She said, Just...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, children, community, dedication,
Form: Epic
A SONG HE ALWAYS SINGS
Let all bye gone Be bye gone The preacher man Keeps teaching Let them correct you When you're wrong Be guided, so you don't go astray. Wake up he says From the darkness Come into the light He keeps teaching In...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, christian, cinco de
Form: Epic
PONDER AND WONDER
Christ said Judge and condemn not But people do too much For us to remain silent The truth is hard to say It's also hard to swallow. Now ponder You might wonder Your perception A reflection of you Do...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, children, christian, community,
Form: Epic
THE DARK
The dark very deep Many are afraid of it Few find the courage To navigate through it Many were lost in it Some died from the fear of it. Some name it evil and more The suffering and pains Shame, hate...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, black african american,
Form: Epic
Premium Member Sockdologizing Old Man Trap
You sockdologizing old man-trap long decayed where claws curl tight in dust and brittle bone your lies are hyenas dancing in the flame their jaws a rattle tearing flesh to stone their laughter cracks the silence and the name of...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, corruption, imagery, metaphor,
Form: Epic
A Visitor
Moonlight creeps through the writhing woodland as Arion walks alongside me—upward toward the lone mountain. We had trekked for miles and the way was wearisome, heavy fog in its obscuring fidelity stalking our every step. Winds...Read the rest...
Categories: allusion, beautiful, character, courage,
Form: Epic
Premium Member The Mark of the Mother
" My mother shed her protective love around me and without knowing why, people sensed that I had value." ~Maya Angelou " As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the...Read the rest...
Categories: family, fantasy, mother daughter,
Form: Epic
LOVE IN THE AIR
Love is a beautiful thing A thing of thy soul the song we all sings But only few Have the courage To dance to thy beat The rhythm of the heart Without retreating even amidst the heat. No hate no...Read the rest...
Categories: africa, children, christian, community,
Form: Epic
Premium Member God Walks Warmly Alongside Death Dedicated -
How did I come into existence... Like a tear resurrected from tragedy into cool lucidity... I remember the smooth bone of your face emerging from the virgin blackness of raw Time... And I recall the flesh of your face in the heavy...Read the rest...
Categories: death, desire, god,
Form: Epic

Specific Types of Epic Poems

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Definition | What is Epic in Poetry?

Poems Related to Epic

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