levels of it
stubbed toe / during a broken heart—
you said pain is pain, offered to kiss both.
we nursed the plot of a favorite episode,
argued over what constituted foreshadowing.
talking to you about the view was mostly talking to myself;
you liked cliffs, I liked what they overlooked.
on vacation with the lube,
you forgot to pack anything else.
we ate wasabi from...
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Categories:
age, appreciation,
Form: Free verse
The Kill
It's to be expected
this time of year, mid Winter,
a merciless wind straight
off the bay blowing
leaves left over from Autumn,
lifting them like dead prey
flicked up by the claws
of a cat reliving the kill
in its remorseless play.
...
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Categories:
cat, wind, winter,
Form: Free verse
You are Love and Light wrapped in Starlight and Stardust and MagicInspired by the moving life experience of a teenager. You are not alone. Please don't isolate yourself.
You are Love and Light wrapped in
Starlight and Stardust and Magic
By Michelle Morris
22/07/2025
He found your beauty alluring
Your innocence captivated his predatory instincts
He'd done this again and again
Leaving broken girls in his wake
They would stay in the Abyss
That Darkness...
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Categories:
encouraging, light, love, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
GOTCHAGOTCHA!
Poem written for GOTCHA Poetry Contest, Mystic Rose, sponsor, July 25, 2025
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"Tingly skies full of surprise oh how I love when with surmise,
the little rascal aims his dart as if it were, poetic art !"
With a flick of fate, the chubby cherub archer draws back his bowstring,
...
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Categories:
12th grade, imagination, inspiration,
Form: Free verse
PatriotI love the home of the free
I love the home of the brave
I love my freedom of speech
United States of America
...
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Categories:
appreciation, birth, devotion, freedom,
Form: Free verse
AloneIt’s natural like a crater.
It’s natural like a speckled bruise.
Depression.
Just wanders around with a temper in its pocket.
Trailing hair.
Growth-like things.
Slugs that are at the end of the swamp.
Depression.
Has anger that is full and sloshing.
A staggering feeling.
Overcoming.
Then not overcoming.
It’s just the most natural, haunting blade of grass…
That...
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Categories:
depression,
Form: Free verse
Dawn Steps Lightly into the Day
Silence quells the bells
as dawn sneaks into the space,
where darkness reigned supreme.
All is hushed and holding back.
For something to be assembled.
From the dis-membered memories,
littering the floor from the day before.
Mists slowly spread their pale white tendrils.
Down dark dank valleys, too dozy asleep to notice.
The trees stand stoically, resigned and watchful.
Knowing they only play a...
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Categories:
day, morning,
Form: Free verse
WhereverWherever you go,
Wherever you wander,
Wherever your heart leads you,
May you always find Peace and Love....
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Categories:
encouraging, inspiration, inspirational, introspection,
Form: Free verse
Be
Categories:
words,
Form: Free verse
SeatingSeating
***Changing The Subject.***
You Know, The
Front Row Has
All Those: EXPECTATIONS!
(And The Back Row Even Morre (Moiré.))
But In The Middle
You Just Fiddle-Faddle
‘Til You Bust It!
Out The Door!
Quick.
-Gray Squirrel
07-25-2025
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Categories:
adventure, life,
Form: Free verse
GOTCHA
"Tingly skies full of surprise oh how I love when with surmise,
the little rascal aims his dart as if it were, poetic art!"
When I am hit by this cute cupid's arrow,
I find myself writing about love and romance.
I will never fight it,
I must enjoy this feeling and write on.
When cupid's arrow aims for...
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Categories:
fun, giggle, humor, love,
Form: Free verse
One o'clockInsee wincey spy dur
Snuck up the kookoo clock
Out flew the hapless bird
That knocked the spy dur out.
Kookoo
"Dur is a slang expression basically equivalent to duh.
Duh seems to fit this crackpot poem! Sorry....
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Categories:
bird,
Form: Free verse
All WordsAll Words
All Words Mean More
Than What You Heard
Them Say, Or
What You Said
They Would, Or
What You Thought
They Did, Or
What You Meant
They Say…
They Could
EXPLODE!
But Don’t Be
Too Careful…
They Aren’t
All Yours.
-Gray Squirrel
07-25-2025
...
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Categories:
life,
Form: Free verse
Pondering Possibilities
The question remains
Entangled, refrained
Of earth and sky
Resting on the edge
Of due or die
And then I see you
Sitting so quaint
A peaceful mention
A wandering eye
Twining each branch
Climbing high
To catch your every promise
Your words so eloquently and refined
Oh this wind struck passion
Blowing free upon the morning light
If but to find a chance
I dream a dream
Of you...
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Categories:
beauty, love, nature,
Form: Free verse
Pondering Possibilities
The question remains
Entangled, refrained
Of earth and sky
Resting on the edge
Of due or die
And then I see you
Sitting so quaint
A peaceful mention
A wandering eye
Twining each branch
Climbing high
To catch your every promise
Your words so eloquently and refined
Oh this wind struck passion
Blowing free upon the morning light
If but to find a chance
I dream a dream
Of you...
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Categories:
beauty, love, nature,
Form: Free verse
Specific Types of Free Verse Poems
Read wonderful free verse poetry on the following sub-topics:
animals, christmas, death, depression, friendship, food, funny, kids, life, love, middle school, music, nature, rhyme, school, sports
and more.
Definition | What is Free Verse in Poetry?