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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.
Effect of Redness
As the blush of a lovely breast spreads Harpy eagle's desire hovers over the Tigris River Taurus rides the high tide of excitement. The Cliff gets inundated by huge floods Turbulent is the danger time boat- Turning the inkpot upside...Read the rest...
Categories: allegory, mystery,
Form: Free verse
Halloween Disguise
Dressed in Halloween disguise We battle the pumpkin flies Teeth sharp like our nails Smiles tell such fake tales We seek a mortal blood prize...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, fantasy, funny, giggle, halloween,
Form: Limerick



Crack the Codes
A man once stood with might, before men Preached "Fruits before marriage is a sin" And a crowd stood with a sudden objection. Showing great opposition. I was part of the crowd, But where my ground lies its a secret. But...Read the rest...
Categories: confidence, mystery, spiritual, spoken
Form: Free verse
Premium Member The girl from my dream
In the delicate twilight of a beautifully enchanting autumn beginning, by the shore of the lake that silently reflects the crown of trees, I caught sight of your silhouette, immersed in the melancholy of thoughts....Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, beauty, cute love, dream,
Form: Free verse
Cosmic Cream
In the Divine expanse of a cosmic dream, flickering in the night-time sky, swaying to the music of unanswered spheres, cradled by the light of a moonbeam's sigh. Lit by the magic of the dazzling stars, from a thousand light-years...Read the rest...
Categories: beauty, heaven, mystery, poetry,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member The Picture on the Parlor Wall
I’m followed by two eyes that gaze out from the picture on the parlor wall. Those eyes! If they were real, I think I would feel numb to know from nowhere I had seen arise a monster from the...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery,
Form: Sonnet
THERE'S A WIDENESS IN GOD'S MERCY
Down the corridors of mortal existence He pursued me without ceasing, Never yielding in his search of the lost, Nor flinching from the wounds he carried To gain admittance to my broken heart. Out of a love beyond...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, 12th grade, blessing, celebration,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member When Evening Comes
Let us pretend that we are still alive Who cares anyway, if I would walk Down to the shore, along the shady drive To watch the sunset, hear the seagulls croak Why I was born a human, dear angel? It...Read the rest...
Categories: deep, longing, mystery,
Form: Rhyme
a shroud
Neon glow against a canvas of night, Solitude of a crow Silent conversations Longing hangs the air Coffee cups half-full Silent sips vacant stairs Of quiet despair The night is a shroud ...Read the rest...
Categories: america, dark, imagery, mystery,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Forest
a leisurely stroll, walking alone in the park, I voice deep secrets - thoughts that I have never shared - with the forest primeval verdant, sheltering, it absorbs the unrevealed; nature is opaque: so much hidden in plain sight... distinct yet indefinite...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, nature,
Form: Tanka
Tranquil Tomato Broth
Easy spirit. Bones erased into dust. Much heavy man made nothing in seconds. Justice is meaningless before the mountains of death Harmony in silence Waking inside a spider web of my own creation Junk food makes me...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, best friend, celebration, crazy,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Time Slows Down
Why is it when I stop racing and stay in the moment ~ time slows down...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, time,
Form: Monoku
From Rose to Rosewood
Pigtails sat tightly on her head Curls poking through And framing her face. The bear kept her company, Sat close by her head. The dolls sat carefully placed Drinking tea around the table. Her name in blocks Across the wall, Not easily missed by...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, emotions, flower, goodbye, imagery,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Staircase To Nowhere
Here’s a staircase to nowhere You can try to climb on top Just to see the world from there While ascending, you can drop See the steps are wet and rotten Loose, unsafe and slippery What is up there you've forgotten? What...Read the rest...
Categories: inspiration, mystery,
Form: Rhyme
Life Grows Quick
A simple lady passing youthful age, yet charming. How time flies she's my niece my mind's neglect. I saw her many years, a toddler now, a fine lady. Life grows quick like three minutes noodles, mystery lane....Read the rest...
Categories: growth, life, mystery,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Mystery Poems

Definition | What is Mystery in Poetry?


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