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Wisdom Poems | Examples of Wisdom Poetry

Wisdom Poems - Examples of all types of wisdom 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 wisdom.
Premium Member Inner spirit of love and Wisdom
Inner spirit of love and Wisdom An inner spirit of wisdom and love fills all hearts with light and peace, bring them through the mist of understanding and knowledge of a journey strong with effort, determination, and patience. Bring forth mother...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Freedom On the ballot 2024
I wish these were different times, when I could write about pollen and bee, when I could write about silvery moons, and adventurous pathways on uncharted romantic sea -- But all I can write about is FREE! I wish these were...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, christian, corruption, courage, political,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member The practice
A million emotions arose in our heart, all at once and each was so vividly clear defying translation, thus mind failed to start, paving way for light of wisdom to appear. Melding with the sunset, we became the sky, since...Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, spiritual, sunset, wisdom,
Form: Rispetto
Premium Member Wanda
Wanda is wafting Waffling in the wasteland Whirling with wonder ...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, art, confusion, courage, creation,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Thought of the day
as dreams within dreams continue to unfold ~ what new illusions do we wish to behold...Read the rest...
Categories: dream, life, wisdom,
Form: Couplet



The Last 39 Minutes Of My Life
Time's ticking away, 39 minutes left Memories flash, like a fleeting breath Regrets and joys, a bittersweet blend As I ponder, my journey's end Moments I cherished, moments I spared Love and laughter, tears and care Every second counts, every heartbeat...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, books, feelings, inspirational, passion,
Form: Elegy
Premium Member Look Deeper
If one wants to know the scope of man's physical and psychological image (The Good The Bad) look deeper into the pond of surface reflection into the very molten core of earth existence.... Christ said it: "the Kingdom is at hand" -- to grasp yet...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, christian, creation, environment, forgiveness,
Form: Free verse
Vanishing Point
In the distance, a line disappears Where sky and earth converge, through tears A point of no return, yet we're drawn near To the edge of what's known, and what's held dear Memories fade like footprints in sand As we...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, books, courage, passion, poems,
Form: Rhyme
INKWELL OF TRUTH
Wisdom penned on parchment white, Spine of life’s path, our bonafide guide, Quenches a voracious appetite, Minds ensnared in a rollercoaster ride. Like a hot spring’s embrace in an arid land, Hollowness...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, books,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Friendship
What is there to say now What is left to be said Has it not all been expressed Let’s refrain from speaking further words Discussion can turn into an argument So, let’s just walk away agreeing to disagree We do not...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, best friend, character, friend,
Form: Free verse
You're a soupster, I'm a souper, Let's make Poetry together!
I'm a soupster, and you're a souper too We write from the heart, with a passion anew In this world of words, we find our place Together we'll create, with a smile on our face With every line, a...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, books, confidence, courage, passion,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Dismantling the Devour
Every day, I’m thriving, By God’s grace, I’m surviving. Yet, doubts whisper I’ll derail, And once more, I’m in a spiritual jail. I learned I can achieve it all, But failure’s not my inner call. It’s...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, evil, prayer, religious, repetition,
Form: Rhyme
All Praise
All praise to the Most High No need worry or cry everything is alright have faith not by sight speak life over you You'll see your blessings shine through You can do all things because he is within YOU we are all connected respect the lessons stop the stressing we all have purpose humble servants you are not...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, cheer up, inspiration, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Epigram: What Are Poets
what are poets but those who leak God’s thoughts ...Read the rest...
Categories: mystery, poets, wisdom,
Form: Epigram
Premium Member Feelings Into Form
Storms and calm churning center rearranging the surface (wars and peace) one thing devours another, thinking to survive plants take from the soil to grow animals hunt other animals (wars and peace) we are not so different from our earth -- which came first? the chicken or the egg? The...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, creation, forgiveness, friendship, inspirational,
Form: Free verse

Specific Types of Wisdom Poems

Definition | What is Wisdom in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs