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Inspirational Poems | Examples of Inspirational Poetry

Inspirational Poems. Read and share great examples of poetry about inspiration. This list of inspirational poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Share, read, and learn how to write poetry that can inspire, motivate, and make ones believe in the impossible. Poetry and verses are written to make ones make meaningful change, encourage, and uplift. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of inspirational poetry. This list of works about inspirational is an excellent resource for examples of how to write inspirational poems.
Yearning
Somewhere someday I know I'll find the way To the heart to the one That will warm me like the sun. I hope, through the light lll Survive this fight to let my wounded spirit take flight Somewhere someone Will see in...Read More
Categories: inspirational love, integrity,
Form: Free verse

Essence of Poetry, the Fabric of Silk
The acoustic resonance of written poesy, Is like a fabric of silk, warm and cozy, The letters, the words are a silk thread, Interwoven into verses and couplets they spread, Into a blanket of stanzas and sonnets, Similes and metaphors...Read More
Categories: inspiration, inspirational, literature, poetry,
Form: Rhyme
Let's Rhyme
The vanity of pleasure, The young hearts can’t measure, They yearn for leisure, Vanity is their utmost treasure. Some inadvertently yield to pressure, They're caught in the delinquent compressor, As they grow older, vanity becomes a displeasure, Until the night brings a...Read More
Categories: inspirational,
Form: Monorhyme
Premium Member Second Chances
I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. - J. B. Priestley After the sun...Read More
Categories: appreciation, inspirational, light, morning,
Form: Abecedarian
Premium Member I'll Be Along Shortly
Shadows are constant like a friend, but unlike a natural friend, shadows do not bear human emotions, or traits, which offers clarity and understanding. That is what makes shadows powerful, for it's not vulnerable to...Read More
Categories: inspirational, beautiful, christian, faith, family,
Form: Haibun

Bouquet of bumpy lilies
I dwell where ...Read More
Categories: autumn, daffodils, flower, inspirational,
Form: Blank verse
AYE KID, BABY JOE
Aye kid, Baby joe You should know the norms The world is filled with phonies Shouting behind the curtains Do nothin but only to blame Aye kid, little joe Cover your eyes, plug your ears You will know nothing but fears Why do...Read More
Categories: inspirational, conflict, confusion, courage, humanity,
Form: Blank verse
Premium Member Inspired
A divine rhythm seeks us Our pristine, porous, childlike heart reciprocates Without fuss No thoughts decoy Inspiration never abates What joy Love’s kiss At heaven’s gates Bliss A divine rhythm seeks us Inspiration never abates Bliss...Read More
Categories: inspirational, joy, muse,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Winter Pirouettes
The winter season comes as a ballerina, one so at home upon the ice. Her chilled winds twist in pirouettes, her earthen branches in pure-white dress. The winter chill invites us inward, toward the calling...Read More
Categories: inspirational, winter,
Form: Haibun
Premium Member Never His Presents, Always His Presence
One tear, quiet As the softest snowflake, Gentling the spirit – Almost a breath of stardust, Trickling through the twilight skies, Seeping peace into the night, Magnificent peace – On a silent night, a silent night. One touch, tender Mild as the autumn...Read More
Categories: appreciation, christian, faith, inspirational
Form: Free verse
Premium Member It Changed Everything
Autumn grieves for summer, Whispering her anguish to the morning, Sighing sorrow, a heart torn, Sorrow born from the dying leaves, Rustling in the winds who sing… Melancholy, darkness rising, trembling, With colors of summer’s demise, Her passing, the collapse...Read More
Categories: inspirational, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Free verse
The Soil
The soil has meaning, I plant trees, amazes me, Life grows more gaining....Read More
Categories: inspirational, life, meaningful, tree,
Form: Haiku
Be Thankful
Worries destroys brains, Being thankful and grateful Repairs the cell grains. ...Read More
Categories: inspirational, metaphor, perspective, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
I replied to the Email
… and did. Yes, I replied to the email. So yall, I applied at this job and had a typical interview on the spot so a second interview with the lady from the corporate office was...Read More
Categories: blessing, god, inspirational, people,
Form: Narrative
oh how i love her
Oh how she smiles, The pink of her cheek. Oh how she lights up, When i tell her she's sweet. Oh how she held my hand, When i had lost my way. Oh how she...Read More
Categories: 11th grade, inspirational love,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Inspirational Poems

Read wonderful inspirational poetry on the following sub-topics: aunts, birthday, black history, christmas, death, easter, family, fathers day, friendship, graduation, kids, life, love, students, thanksgiving, women and more.

Definition | What is Inspirational in Poetry?