Long Very personal Poems

We as human beings are characterized by different stages or periods across our lifespan, and while individuals experience these stages in their unique ways, there are some commonly recognized patterns and challenges associated with different...

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"The Beetlejuice Past Your Eyes"


“Well, where would you suggest I commence? Should we begin with the concept of pasteurize?”

This said to the earnest listener, who views the protagonist with a bon vivant confused expression. To...

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THE BREAK INS BEGAN IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAN CARLOS BEACH PETER WAS THE TREASURY HE BECAME BITTER ANGRY WHEN HE SAW MY GRANDFATHER ROOSEVLT KING STANDING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ANTIPOPE JOHNXXIII...

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Unless you were bullied in school, you have no idea just how much of a toll the constant torment by others can take on you. I have never spoken of it and never wanted to...

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I lock up my Jeep and start down ---
          The narrow pathway ---
---That meanders down the edge of the cliff ---
The view of the Ocean from...

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[Wishing a joyous Christmas to all the poets at Soup, and may all have a very happy, healthy and productive 2020!] 

Christmas has sadly lost much of its significance. Yes, we pay lip service to...

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Part One

There was a time not so long ago you had respect for life 
A lust for living with a spirit that wasn't meant to die 
What ever happened to the man once identified inspiring...

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The “Red Turtle’s” Gift

God's Muse both saves and offers Grace to sailors lost at sea! 
His ‘Reasoned Love' has Seasons with "Red Turtle's" buoyancy
that floats or steers most storm-chased hearts to more substantial shore
provisioned for...

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His threats weren't fake, like she thought
He tried to take his life.... 
He said that he would, she just laughed it off.
Then he swallowed the poison, and let
it eat away at his insides......

She didn't believe...

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Today, the local daily papers highlighted a man of honour...
Deserving of his honorific title Datuk bestowed on men of honour...

Given his loud and strident calls for those holding the reins of power....
To better buck up...

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There was a poetry slam the Sunday after 9/11/01..my whatever she still is to me,
….she said “well free, did you write something about 9/11.  She’s a very good poet 
as well, so I responded...

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Written for a friend in mourning. Loss is a very personal thing. No one can grieve for you. No one can take away your pain or unbreak your heart. Only time, transmutation and healing can...

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There was a man who did a deed,
though not of hate, or even greed
'twas innocent, or so he thought
'til everyone was overwrought

They crossed their arms 
and stomped their feet,
one sent out an angry tweet
another just...

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~The Bible~
(Acrostic)


The most fascinating  book ever written, filled of so many
Historical facts and wonderful hopes for the future
Envolving mankind at every level with God, our Creator

Book filled of love, hopes and so many promises...

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Before I start this is a very personal poem to me. So please be nice in the comments. Also if you have a question about it Soupmail me about it. Well here it goes.

Hello my...

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-Untitled-
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/-untitled-_910940
This is how I envision a poem of emotional release for those who need to commiserate with sad companions.

Merry Christmas
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/merry_christmas_975326
My attempt at writing a personalized, image filled piece with use of emotions and metaphor.

If I...

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My Lord is a very personal God, kind, loving, and true. He's trustworthy, steady, and faithful as the morning dew. Though our times and conditions are 

modern, there exists no modern man. I have read...

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* was unsure about posting this as this is a very personal experience I wrote it to convey my feeling in a blog *



These are the words I could not speak, with no guidance in...

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ABC of Poetry 

A is for Abcedarian which is what is this poem’s aim 
B is for  Blank Verse which is metered rhyme with scheme

C is for Chant Royal with six stanzas, same refrain
D...

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Deep in my shrewd mind, a storm rages on 
Dark clouds gather as the wind howls till dawn
A tempest of thoughts, I cannot control
A battle within, now taking its toll

My heart is a ship, tossed...

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The Test In Behalf of Humanity

"14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so...

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During this time of agents and robotic helpers,
we yearn for personification.
We crave them to recognize who we are,
what we desire, even to know
our favorite ice cream flavors.  

We want these tools to simplify our...

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Poets have multiple aims, modes, reasons to write,
Which may match what readers want downright.

Some poets are simply lovers of words and language.
How they twist and turn, and meld on a page.

Some readers love the sound...

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Like an archaic humanoid dinosaur
     you  plunder through life taking no prisoners,
             with your philosophical knuckles dragging on...

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The other day I was rootin' around in my spouse's purse,
And was astounded by the contents that were so diverse.
If caught, I'd surely have hell to pay or maybe even worse,
And fer that very reason...

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