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Mystery Poems | Examples of Mystery Poetry

Mystery Poems - Examples of all types of mystery poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for mystery.
Secrets of the Dark
The woman who sat on a bench in the twilight garden told me to wait a little while, The woman who could see the dark times told me to be patient, Soon the forest would reveal its...Read the rest...
Categories: imagery, imagination, mystery,
Form: Free verse



Golden opportunity
The consistency of mystery Drenched in it's simplicity Wrought with what would seem to be To our participants complacency For a golden opportunity A trick our minds eye think they see If not thought through quite logically A flim-flam...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery,
Form: Monorhyme
Premium Member 1304 Female Head La Scapigliata C1508 - Leonardo Da Vinci Painting
There’s a story untold, A mystery to unfold. Even in her unfinished state, Her beauty will forever captivate. Da Vinci’s hand has started the task, Her delicate face, unable to mask. His brush has brought her to life, Serene and peaceful...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery,
Form: Ekphrasis
Premium Member Life Living Travels
Through the many days Up and down marking each their hours So do minds sail their curious course. With each weighed anchor leaving swirling trails Showing the world what the bottom had, then to follow While highest birds fly singing...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, adventure, dream, life, metaphor,
Form: Free verse
Eyes of God
Maybe if I close my eyes long enough this will all just disappear. I’ll wake up to the eyes of God and his voice whispering in my ear. A dream, this life, can be so cold and cruel. A dose of...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, desire, dream, fantasy, fate,
Form: Free verse



Black Sheep
Inside the house, She's full of kindness. But the true skin can't hide. Because The Eye of Above always watching. And you must be careful to trust. You'll never no your name will vanish. Even your not an evil, but in the...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, care, deep, fire, mirror,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Here in Altoona
Four years ago, I bought my condo, here in Altoona.. The pandemic shut things down so I was mostly home bound, here in Altoona.. During my first year, I some times experienced fleeting energy here in Altoona.. I thought it...Read the rest...
Categories: dark, mystery, perspective,
Form: Rhyme
The Silent Giant
O I have yet seen a giant so great reveal its natural beauty, with pride above all surroundings it stands, constant but fairly moody. Its eyes from high above they watch but not a word they...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, beauty, imagery, magic, mountains,
Form: Rhyme
Mystique
Nature hides its secrets from us; it always seems to be leading us towards something mysterious. How many times, in the shade of a tree, sitting on a grassy bench, my gaze lost in the depths of the forest, have...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, nature,
Form: Free verse
The Hungry Stones XIV
At this very moment coolies screamed, ‘train', We scampered packing up our bags and bales, A long-awaited train’s a certain bane, But this one turned a boon, such were the tales, An English gentleman hailed...Read the rest...
Categories: allusion, bangla, fantasy, mystery,
Form: Narrative
The Hungry Stones XIII
To office when I rushed to ask old Khan, To tell me meaning if at all of all, And what I learnt from the old man was this: A story of countless unrequited, Unfulfilled longings,...Read the rest...
Categories: allusion, bangla, fantasy, mystery,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member What Happened to Merry?
I ordered a sandwich in a corner cafe. I remember like it was only yesterday, How my close friend solemnly bowed his head to say, “Something has happened to Merry.” When the subject came up, he was so badly...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery,
Form: Rhyme
System Error
What do you want? Type "Peace" and click "Enter". What else do you want? I gave you everything you want in life. Seeing people in elevated view. Thoughts of unknowing human traits. And the concept telling us what is the meaning. And...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, beautiful, body, conflict, devotion,
Form: Free verse
Sonnet to the Empty Grave - a Spenserian sonnet
The love of God is a priceless blessing An affection mightier than fire Empty grave; the saints, forever singing To die for me was his greatest desire Shall I liken Christ to any desire? The nails and stone couldn't retain...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, religious, thanksgiving,
Form: Sonnet
Premium Member ENTER
Through the mysterious Open doors with no locks nor keys Not a place Not recognizable Not an event The Enter is too nowhere Far out within Once you Enter, there is no way out You have arrived Can’t get out Can’t yell for help,...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, adventure, anxiety, care, character,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Mystery Poems

Definition | What is Mystery in Poetry?


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