Long Captivated Poems
Long Captivated Poems. Below are the most popular long Captivated by PoetrySoup Members. You can search for long Captivated poems by poem length and keyword.
The Power of My PenI have been trying to find the right words to pen this verse, but since I came to this country my words are suppressed and my voice is oppressed. The wind is blowing furiously, and...
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Categories:
captivated, anti bullying, break up, community, corruption, discrimination,
Form:
Narrative
Peace In the Nowhere
"Peace in the Nowhere"
Ghosts remain in this place
they read their words
marked each day on walls
like prayers, it gives them
peace in the nowhere
someplace relevant to go
Ghosts commune in this place
disowned long ago or walked
off the...
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Categories:
captivated, muse, poems, poets,
Form:
Narrative
You Never ListenedYou Never Listened
by Michael R. Burch
You never listened,
though each night the rain
wove its patterns again
and trembled and glistened...
You were not watching,
though each night the stars
shone, brightening the tears
in her eyes palely fetching...
You...
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Categories:
captivated, baby, birth, children, extended metaphor, feelings, soulmate,
Form:
Sonnet
The Moon As a Metaphor For Your MouthThe Moon as a Metaphor for Your Mouth
by Michael R. Burch
When I was closest to love, it did not seem
real at all, but a thing of such tenuous sweetness
it might dissolve in my mouth
like a...
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Categories:
captivated, candy, love, metaphor, moon, romantic love, sweet,
Form:
Sonnet
An Ordinary Girl - Translation From TagoreSharing my translation of a famous poem (Sadharan Meye) written by Rabindranath Tagore, who won Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. It's one of his story-like poems, written in Bengali, which is one of the...
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Categories:
captivated, life, loss,
Form:
Narrative
The Dance of SalomeThe Dance of Salome
Herod bellowed out the night's festive orders..
"Bring the torches, bring the tables..
more wine, that we may rejoice,
for tonight we revel in kindred friendship."
Herod strolled onto the terrace, nearly stumbled in...
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Categories:
captivated, dance, daughter, moon, mother daughter, night, sin,
Form:
Narrative
A Journey Through Time Final Part RevisedNow as the years passed by everyone became so tired
the heaps of things scattered around became too much to bear
some benevolence was certainly grand but this was too much
the two felt unable to undertake ...
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Categories:
captivated, journey, symbolism, visionary,
Form:
Epic
My Princess of ImaginationMY PRINCESS OF IMAGINATION
...
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Categories:
captivated, spiritual,
Form:
Narrative
Captivated By the MusicI loved my job as a librarian, and today I was walking to work,
In the warmth of a summer morning, when golden butterflies lurk.
I had some extra time, and it happens I took the scenic...
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Categories:
captivated, beauty, fantasy, imagery, music, nature, song, summer,
Form:
Couplet
Heart
"Heart"
Deep fissures formed
in the cracks of
the nowhere place
where time leeched
bleeding claret
through the green
veined blues
protean bit by bit
the flesh disappears
prematurely 6ft under
mulch for rebirth
the subcontinent
conscientious conscience
inward reaching
the divine central tableau...
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Categories:
captivated, muse,
Form:
Free verse
Chapter 168-- DAMIAN DELILAH MALLORY HOLYANNA: The Polly interruption and Damian plansDate: October 2051
Back at the main house Polly became reacquainted with everybody. Mama Lucinda entered from the path door. Recall their
Cool relationship Polly played her hand carefully.
"Hello Misses Hakim. So happy...
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Categories:
captivated, anger, angst, best friend,
Form:
Free verse
ROBERT SHERRIFF Leonardo's ArtROBERT SHERRIFF 08/07/1954 - AUSTRALIAN - POET -AUTHOR - SINGER - ACTOR - AMERICAN HISTORIAN – PHOTOGRAPHER
Leonardo's Art
Leonardo da Vinci, a visionary of his time, was often likened to a grandmaster wielding a baton, orchestrating...
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Categories:
captivated, age, art, heart, women,
Form:
Spoken Word
It Appears I'Ve DisappearedA lot of acquaintances deemed me lucky, and I knew I was,
For I had a successful life, when all could have been chaos.
I had a wonderful job that I loved, making plenty of money,
And a...
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Categories:
captivated, art, confusion, fantasy, happiness, imagery, peace, work,
Form:
Couplet
Souls On FireWe have been observing the expanse of the parched land for many years, a land that stood the test of time and captivated by myriad dreams unfolding through the footsteps of the ages thus penetrating...
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Categories:
captivated, adventure, nature, wisdom, work, universe,
Form:
Prose
Once Again, It Is HeFor so long I have fought my monsters in the war lands. For so long I’ve been by myself in the wake of my chaos. Others tried to stand beside but shortly fell or shortly...
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Categories:
captivated, abuse, betrayal, break up, emotions, sad love,
Form:
ABC
La Vie En RosePeople say my personality is perky, many seem to find me intriguing;
And I greatly enjoy being popular, as I don't find society fatiguing.
Having traveled to myriad places, I have seen many beautiful sights,
Such as very...
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Categories:
captivated, fantasy, hope, imagery, joy, magic, rose, sunshine,
Form:
Couplet
The Story of the Grand PianoShe was a grand piano: grand in structure, grand in beauty, grand in quality
of sound. She had captured the heart of every pianist who had come to play in
the great hall. Once they...
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Categories:
captivated, allegory, betrayal, music,
Form:
Prose
The Grand PianoShe was a grand piano: grand in structure, grand in beauty, grand in quality
of sound. She had captured the heart of every pianist who had come to play in
the great hall. Once they...
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Categories:
captivated, analogy, love,
Form:
Narrative
The Utmost For the Legacyeach of us gives in from a faithful friend,
Watch through the beaten tower
We give in way to soon...
This Newest piece, "The utmost for his highest."
covers all known bases to fuel the fan in
look deeper in...
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Categories:
captivated, appreciation, art,
Form:
Free verse
Pandora's Temptation
For the third time Pandora stands before the box
Inlaid with jewels ivory and gold
In her hand is the key – she closely examines
Intrigued by its intricate patterns - so ancient- so old
Her Creator’s mandate she...
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Categories:
captivated, desire, hope, love,
Form:
Dramatic Verse
Earth's Oldest Love PoemThe Love Song Of Shu-Sin
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
Darling of my heart, my belovéd,
your enticements are sweet, sweeter than honey.
Darling of my heart, my belovéd,
your enticements are sweet, sweeter than honey....
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Categories:
captivated, desire, love, lust, sin, song, wedding, wife,
Form:
Verse
A Man and the Moon Prose VersionSebastian looked at the moon, the source of his inspiration. When the Moon appeared in its silvery glory, he was profoundly moved to write. Sadly he could only write during a full moon. This was...
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Categories:
captivated, day, fantasy, home, moon, ocean, romance, words,
Form:
Prose
Those Early Attempts At a Mexican Foodthose early attempts at a Mexican food
no store bought cardboard taco shells
she had to prepare her own
the appearance of the tortilla press
the arrival of the tortilla holder
became a beginning to a menagerie of new tools...
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Categories:
captivated, august, devotion, food, happiness,
Form:
Romanticism
Just TearsTears, softly falling,
Grieving for the dreams,
Beyond knowing,
Dreams, silent, growing,
Within the spirit,
Where Jesus love is flowing,
In frequent gestures,
Wise and everlasting,
Stirring the light that lives,
Because His love restores,
His grace, in a moment,
Brings more joy than a heart,
Can...
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Categories:
captivated, beautiful, blessing, christian, heaven, hope, inspirational, jesus,
Form:
Free verse
Melanies Plight Her Constant FightMelanie’s plight
Her constant fight
Who is this asshole ?, the only one who will gain
as he – in his insane ways – causes you such pain.
Who is this jerk ?, that...
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Categories:
captivated, daughter,
Form:
Rhyme