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An ode is a form of lengthy lyric poem typically of a serious or meditative nature and having an elevated style and formal stanza structure, but there is more to an ode. What is ode in poetry (complete definition)?
POEM TO NEFERTARI
Behold Queen of Priestesses
I bow my head in the sanctuary
Of cool stone
Receiving your roses and papyrus to cover
My breasts of aching love
Thorns and glyphs pierce my skin
I thank you for God’s grapes
Put...
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Categories:
africa, history, inspirational, light,
Form: Ode
Ode To My FatherThe sperm of my father brought me to this world
He brought me up well with his compelling word;
“All that glitters is not gold” he advised,
When I grew up, my behaviour was spared
He was a gentleman,...
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Categories:
father, father son,
Form: Ode
DIMASH QUDAIBERGEN: PRAISE POEMDrunk with the ecstasy of Divine Love
Dears emerge in union to sing praises
For victories as burdens lift and fall
Lift and fall
Drums rolling, trumpets toppling
Showing the way
All is blue, soft and sapphire
Waterfalls flow through our veins
Connecting...
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Categories:
humanity, inspiration, international, joy,
Form: Ode
An Ode to Music
Music, Oh mysterious sprite!
Lift me to the seamless realms of delight
Your ubiquitous presence I feel;
In the hum of crickets, in the silence of the stars
In the falling cataracts, in the running streams
You are there...
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Categories:
inspiration, joy, music, uplifting,
Form: Ode
Ijanu
Sàkí, s'énu se,
Solà s'òró so.
Sòra se, sàwon sékè-sàjó!
...
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Categories:
nonsense, prejudice, relationship, silence,
Form: Ode
Ode to the Greatest Two I Ever Knew
The two greatest Jews I ever knew
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a singing troubador
reaching lost souls through his joyous music
...
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Categories:
appreciation, history, jewish, tribute,
Form: Ode
Paw Prints in the SandPAW PRINTS IN THE SAND
David Lasaine 2017
When you were alone, I was there.
When the sun rose or set, I was there.
When you faced death, I was there.
When you were sad, I was there.
When the...
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Categories:
animal, appreciation, best friend,
Form: Ode
Ode to Scarlet Jewels-Ode to Scarlet Jewels
Ode to Scarlet Jewels
I gaze upon your foggy lips, for we are
I offer you my love scars
I bequeath to you my body yours
we melt into one soul.
Ode to Scarlet Jewels
invade, in an...
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Categories:
analogy, appreciation, encouraging, how
Form: Ode
An Ode to Life, Part IIIAnd O Life safe art thou, nor yet secure,
Those averse to danger can scarce shun it,
It better be braved, let streets be unlit,
No success walks in on its own for sure....
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Categories:
journey, life,
Form: Ode
An Ode to Life, Part IILife shows its frills if ye dwell on fair side,
Perceive it with a poet’s perspective—
Life’s negatives seen with eyes positive,
Let not life’s dangling duals take a free ride.
If sin there be, it...
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Categories:
journey, life,
Form: Ode
An Ode to Life, Part ITo die an old man, tasks left on slow burn,
And as fake coins do, get reborn ‘pon earth;
Work harder still, more mileage points to earn,
Which, heaven calls goodly deeds well their worth,...
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Categories:
death, life,
Form: Ode
AvunculusProper handshake
No string wrist
Your iconic mustache harboring
A giddy smile
That stretched from Oregon to Maine
Like your Harley once had
I should’ve stirred more conversations
My youth/shyness stifling
The words I wished to speak
Tis why I write this
As words flow...
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Categories:
cancer, goodbye, grief, inspiration,
Form: Ode
An Ode To The Black WidowAn ode
to the Black Widow,
Oh mercy to your soul.
Walls heightened from reach,
I judge you not for your choice.
Your strength is commendable,
fear rests upon your enemies.
Like thunder you strike,
never the same place, twice....
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Categories:
for her,
Form: Ode
Ode to Faith
Without faith is anything true?
Does the heart truly feel?
Does the mind know what is real?
Does the soul express its joy…
Through laughter and enthusiasm?
Without faith is there any grace?
Does the spirt trust hope?
Do feelings abide in...
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Categories:
christian, faith, inspirational, jesus,
Form: Ode
Glorious LoverGlorious lover, heartbeat of my hope
Pour out your joy on me,
Color me in hues of praise and worship
Remind me why I yearn for you
The One who brings grace to me
Glorious lover, Savior of my soul
Rain...
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Categories:
christian, faith, god, inspirational,
Form: Ode
Specific Types of Ode Poems
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Definition | What is Ode in Poetry?