Narrative Poems | Narrative Examples

Canto 1: Elixir In days of eld When moonlight danced on dew, There’s Otin, a wondrous soul, Did stroll from town to town, With laughter's role, and gourd, and tapping rod. His wine, —a sweet elixir, tapped with care; Did bring joy to all, and banish despair. With every drop, —a tale of merriment spun, As folk, in revelry, their cares...

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Lost deep in an echo chamber~ where I talked and my eardrums beat ceaselessly, ricocheting voices of ghosts masked in agony, tiptoeing faintly, their feet blurred by the hallucinations roaming the night. The emptiness copied the echo of my voice and sent it far into the dark night~ where some owls were howling and some birds were bedding their young— but they all...

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First time around, I slowly locked him out and threw away the keys. Memories of him fell like Autumn leaves. In reality, he was a father that I thought I really knew. But in reality, he was also a father I never really knew. It was when I was shown a different view that he became someone entirely new. After years, and not...

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(“Simple Mind”, 2011, original acrylic) Transmission Some individuals, places and situations Bestow upon our mindstreams The blessing of profound transmission Giving us a glimpse of timeless awakening. And in this moment our minds effortlessly Open to what we’ve been hiding, And our cup becomes full From on high, overflowing once again. This transfer of chi with attendant insight Is no linear one way street But...

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So yall, Coco Guaff just won the French Open 2025. Big Ups and CONGRATS to Coco! Oh yeah, she did her Big Won! In case yall didn’t know, Coco played Aryna Sabalenka. After Coco won the match, there was controversy and backlash from statements made by Sabalenka during her post interview following the match. Sabalenka said (and...

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Take me to the mountain of hope Where I can find a place to replenish my soul Take me to the mountain near the sea where I can spend quiet time with thee I want to breathe fresh air again and Rejuvenate the youthful years with my friend I want to walk upon sturdy rocks and scream Across the...

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In colors he bloomed, with a big red nose, He chose the job where laughter grows. There he stood in rounded boots, With a grin of mischief and playful hoots. Dressed like a child, his costume loose, A floppy hat, a bright jumpsuit. Then came the rain--it cleared the crowd, While the magician watched, silent and proud. And through the downpour, something broke...

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(“Still Life”, 2021, original encaustic) Hiding the Light A lot has been happening in my life recently And that’s a good thing considering How staid and stodgy I’ve become In old age. But it’s still a challenge And as one unexpected hurdle after another Comes up, as always will, I’m reminded, from some place deep in my past, Perhaps best called my gut, That now is...

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The years passes quickly and my heart kept holding on to something profound and an age old practice refused to leave the town; my heart cannot say goodbye for upon it your destiny lies. Morning cracks the notorious code and spill the beans all over the road and since then the dreams stall in the...

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Look for a home for me that lie beyond the sea with grapes that run on vines, apple and peaches that grow on limb, juicy pear that last the whole year and an orchard erected on the hill where I can sing. Look for a home for me where the castle parachute in the...

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**Thine Eyes** Make love to me with your eyes; I will respond with my body. I will not tolerate feeling unfinished, like a carpenter's uncompleted house. I have desires that will only grow stronger, shifting like a rebel with purpose. I will not forfeit until you are ready—or until my heated pillow ignites. Make love to me...

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The road that we all follow, in the pursuit of mankind, Often leads to more questions, that need to be defined. It's a journey that we seek, even if it is only to find. Allowing us to see clearly, not to remain forever blind. Along the way it can be deafening,...

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We can't tell whom we love Even if someone who chase you Seems perfect for your choosing The heart can never be dictated It's unpredictable when love hit you It can never tell when and where The heart fall for someone else One thing for sure it can never tell It can strike to fall without warning The moment someone barge into Your mind during...

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Life requires adventures sometimes So that we can gain courage all along I'm telling you, slide down from here And your troubles will disappear then Come and try it, it will be interesting It's better than being alone at home With your thoughts and being bored It's good being childish sometimes Recall the old fun play hide and seek Than...

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That day on Earth was filled with fun, The weather was mild and clement. The sun beamed down with gentle grace, Cool air had just chased off the rain. That party brimmed with food and beer, We drank more than we ought to drink. There wasn’t a single sober soul, Not even the one meant to drive. Still, we had homes we had...

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