Lyric Poems. Examples of Lyrics and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. These express the thoughts and feelings of the poet and are often designed to be written for musical accompaniment. These can also be song lyrics which stand alone as art. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Lyric poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Lyric.
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Real Men Don't Cheat on Their WomenGod simply made man and woman
to be together for the rest of their lives,
it's a blessing this heedless world
has not fully known;
and it's so rare nowadays
to see two people in love
and promise each other to...
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Categories:
betrayal, devotion, dream, longing,
Form: Lyric
I'AM IN LOVE WITH HER SOUL SOOh soul in a young frame she came
to learn unto me I look into her eyes
I feel a heartbeat as I hear the light
that shines bright from her eyes
she sparkles she's...
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Categories:
anxiety, appreciation, beautiful, for
Form: Lyric
Angela DeVil(To be sung to the tune of “Cruella DeVil” from Disney’s 101 Dalmatian)
Angela DeVil, Angela DeVil.
Often misunderstood
As after a kill
To see her is to think
Of a devil from hell.
Angela, Angela
Why not give the girl a...
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Categories:
judgement, society, song,
Form: Lyric
Trapped in the Ivy LeagueKathy Boudin thought the U.S. beyond repair,
She thought she saw the deep reality, and it was unfair.
From SDS to the Weather Underground,
She dived deep in Marxism, plain sense no longer found.
A bomb went off, unintended,...
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Categories:
america, culture, freedom,
Form: Lyric
down belowBuilding up terrible turbulence in my brain
Resurrecting rain in my lonely lane, driving me insane
Going down below, low, low, low
The darkest night has glow, oh, oh
I don’t understand why-why-why
I feel below you…you…you…
I don’t know why,...
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Categories:
angst, emotions, endurance,
Form: Lyric
Funny Guy and Crazy PlayboyEvery girl, every woman
in his hometown
is wild and insane
about that funny guy
and crazy playboy
who deceives anybody
and walks through the halls of Hell
to make them his dearest possession...
until his desire does wane!
Funny guy and crazy...
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Categories:
addiction, adventure, character, desire,
Form: Lyric
We're Gonna Feel Just FineMy friends said C’mon let’s go, let’s head on down to Mexico.’
We’ll drink up all their tequila and we’ll snort up all their blow.
My friends said c’mon let’s go, out to Aspen, Colorado.
We’ll snuggle with...
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Categories:
poetry,
Form: Lyric
Burial At Sea______________________________________________________________
There'd needn't be
no digs of earth
or clumps of clay
that weigh my girth,
...
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Categories:
lyric, baptism, bereavement, death, funeral,
Form: Elegiac Lyric
Loretta Devil ---- to the tune of Cruella DevilLoretta Devil
Loretta Devil
She thinks she's queen of the hill
When she's hitting that herb at will
The smack of her lips, the glaze in her stare
All the people beware
She's like a star with no skill
Watch out for...
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Categories:
age, crazy, funny, health,
Form: Lyric
An Old Hand Reveals ItselfI see no sign of forced entry...
just copper suns and cornflower blue,
have you been here all this time?
I don't remember inviting you,
and now all my voices are a chatter,
with threats I cannot construe.
...
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Categories:
confidence, deep, extended metaphor,
Form: Lyric
FATHER EYE SOUL LOVE YOU BIRTH FROM ABOVE---FOR GOD IS SPEAKING MINISTRIES JANEEN BROWNFather I adorn thee, agape is your claim
Beautiful is your name
I soul love you birth from above
I have loved you with an everlasting love
You are our Father All creator Elohim
Lord alpha Omega you are...
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Categories:
analogy, appreciation, celebration, devotion,
Form: Lyric
HarborUnprison in my heart,
Unlock words I struggle giving;
Like the flutter of a lark,
Wing what's coming from within me;
Let my soul be set on fire,
Like madrone, or manzanita,
To promote the words I hide;
Ascribe my life to...
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Categories:
emotions, feelings, how i
Form: Lyric
Corn Dogs and Ice Cream Cones a songIt's rare that most would call me a hot head
I am usually the coolest cucumber instead
I have no tells, so their heads don't swell
and I don't get entangled to soon
But there is this tall lanky...
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Categories:
extended metaphor, funny love,
Form: Lyric
Free Speech
Free Speech
Miracle Man
5/1/2024
Disruptive behavior,
is not covered by free speech.
Those practicing this,
are guilty of overreach.
Nor is free speech a right,
to hate or abuse some.
It doesn’t make one an entree,
and some other a crumb.
...
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Categories:
abuse, america, freedom, hate,
Form: Lyric
This City's ChorusI opened up the window,
the street noise came crashing in.
Pushing sadness in the hole
where my heart once should have been.
I see the crumpled bed sheets,
where the two of us would lie.
It’s hard to...
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Categories:
poetry,
Form: Lyric
Specific Types of Lyric Poems
Read wonderful lyric poetry on the following sub-topics:
country, friendship, funny, kids, life, love, middle school, music, song,
and more.
Definition | What is Lyric in Poetry?