Urban Poems | Examples of Urban Poetry

Something eats away at him buries the past, blurs the future grabs the soul and won’t let go But what is it, pray tell ...Read the rest...

Arm-in-arm unspoken is the message received; neither of us is looking to disperse; Standing parallel, hands held laced, with a kiss to yours averse I'll look for days at a loss for simple ways to remember each...Read the rest...

It's about to be the realist it's ever been The gong is struck ringing the beginning of the end All the want to succeed all the desire to win Is being replaced by the final pretend Whatever dream...Read the rest...

there's something there, that draws me in, like a mosquito to a flame. my sorrow blooms, it swells away so swiftly - keeping me at bay. i glance back at the dark - see nothing. if i approach, then...Read the rest...

walking the suburbs breath takes the smell of gardens unlike the city center living on suburbs the stench of the city's smog oft spoils the mood of dinner ...Read the rest...

I hail each bronze, red, and blue coloured dawn, as pulsing heart mould torch flame of bliss, to gaze across some awestruck mint sprig lawn, that golden birthright never goes amiss Eye beam urban verve one duly...Read the rest...

Upon the hills, dry brush prevails, Thriving still on winter rains, summer's tale. Soon, the sun's embrace will come, Kindling fears of an inferno, a fiery drum. To mow this meadow, what's the best play? A herd of goats and...Read the rest...

You know the difference of right and wrong You know deep down, in that world you don’t belong You really need to open your eyes Coz where you’re heading ain’t no surprise To the dizzy heights you have...Read the rest...

Surviving with little money Life really isn’t funny Raining even when it’s sunny Don’t wanna run this rat race No chance of keeping up pace Falling on my flat face But this is my turf Like nowhere on earth This is MY place To...Read the rest...

Sitting in the passive seat No one cares to even greet Delicious kisses Holding her hand Having the best time I never had In the back of my cab Memories never made Coward in the driver's seat Driving nowhere Sometimes I wait They sit and stare Always...Read the rest...

LONELINESS FOR THE LONE ONE ON THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF WINDS HUSTLES TO GET HIS DIVIDING ATTENTION DELVING ON HIS DEEPER MEMORIES REMEMBERING HER ON THE COLD HARSH NIGHT DARK CLOUDS HOVERS AROUND HIM TO ENHANCE HIS MISERY PERILIOUS CLIFF DID...Read the rest...

A hectic stare across the cliff, grabs my prying mindfulness. but yet I hanker after urban fare, such ruptured loyalty alas, has a solid grip as I inhale, the rampant toxic seaweed odor, for which release a bland choice, as bulging...Read the rest...

A shadow falls across the path he’s yet to walk; like the one that follows; torments, bedevils, then all the lightness swallows. A shadow falls across his thoughts each day he wakes; ebbed by evening’s booze, which blow by blow spawns an ever darkening...Read the rest...

I am a woman on a mission, Armed with a fierce and fiery disposition. I am focused and filled with ambition, Even in the midst of burden and contrition. I am a woman on a mission! I am a woman...Read the rest...

Three performers enter the room. Two children. One adult. The children stand like two scarecrows in a rice field. The adult takes a can and sprays the children; careful not to miss a spot. The children put their hands down and...Read the rest...