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Inspirational Poems | Examples of Inspirational Poetry

Inspirational Poems. Read and share great examples of poetry about inspiration. This list of inspirational poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Share, read, and learn how to write poetry that can inspire, motivate, and make ones believe in the impossible. Poetry and verses are written to make ones make meaningful change, encourage, and uplift. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of inspirational poetry. This list of works about inspirational is an excellent resource for examples of how to write inspirational poems.
Premium Member LILITH
Championing freedom and liberty Lady of courage midst tenacity Stands along truth while defying deceit Upheld by the great God of certainty. Transformed through love’s might from failure’s defeat Peace-filled lady stays grounded at her feet Joyously caring, sharing, reaching-out Showing miraculous...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, appreciation, christian, faith, god,
Form: Rubaiyat



Premium Member Faithful Hearts
I feel the joy, promising hope, Familiar joy – ensuring I can cope. I feel the song, playing in my soul, Beautiful music, praises to extol… He is my joy, my honor, my life. He is the comfort who takes...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, blessing, christian, faith, god,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Recipe That Makes Our PoetrySoup
1) Add all the Poets here, our group who we pay tribute to; 2) Each one's a part of our fine Soup ...Read the rest...
Categories: community, inspirational, poetry, tribute,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Definition of A Poet
Definition of a poet: I think a poet is...? A poet is...? A poet...is!...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, poetry, poets, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Vs Vs Vs
Statesman vs politician Priest vs Holy Man Truth vs Falsehood Evil vs Good (Love can never hate) Heart Attacks: God cuts man slack in which man foolishly ties knots – Soul Clots....Read the rest...
Categories: christian, humanity, inspirational, integrity,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member Voyage of the Soul
In the timeless tumult of time’s tempestuous tide, I find myself adrift, with neither rudder, nor guide. Each crest and trough, a murmured decree of fate, In this ceaseless sea, I strive to navigate. Amidst the ragged rocks and...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, anxiety, courage, dark, depression,
Form: Rhyme
Heart gentle, eyes mindful
I've always showered care on ungrateful trees, the ones that bloomed and the ones that withered. I watered them anyway. In this chaotic world, compassion is made slavery, chained with entitlement and false lovebites, yet...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, deep, encouraging, giving, imagery,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Reach
Reach, the heavens blue sky fall beneath thou journey unforeseen story The soul thriving everyday survivor breathe we pertain the endurance to live Soul of mankind reality I exist only beaten down to one knee...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, body, character, creation, endurance,
Form: Free verse
Hearts Gentle Eyes Mindful
I sit like a tranquil river, Trying hard not to wear my heart on my sleeves, Though they’re acting innocent, I could see through the veil. Words spoken behind me, They seem to filter into my ears, Acts spun at night, They...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, me,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Bursting Through the Clouds
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ new day, sun rising bursting through the cloudy sky powerful vision...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, meaningful, morning,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Rhythms of Light
Gentle moments, Heartfelt dreams, promises, The windswept feelings, Elations, quivering like a candle, Reflecting all the wonders, The stillness in a breath, Awakening the moments, Starving for the kiss, Laughing like the moments Are gestures of grace…. Glimpses of light, Falling over the...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, appreciation, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Free verse
Whispers of Dawn
In the mirror's gentle gaze a reflection of love's pure ways emerges, a heart that's made new free from the shackles of what we once knew The weight of yesterday's chains broken, as mercy's warm rains wash away the stains of...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational love, love,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Murky Waters
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” — Maya Angelou Dark thoughts offer me great despair, sparking rhymes who say I don’t care, shadows...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, appreciation, blessing, christian, encouraging,
Form: Kyrielle
In Your Deepest Holes, Are Chances To Build Pools
Are you happy? Doing what you love? Working around the rules?...Read the rest...
Categories: creation, freedom, inspirational, joy,
Form: Questionku
Premium Member Pieces of Me
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I found peace in the pieces of me...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, peace,
Form: Monoku

Specific Types of Inspirational Poems

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Definition | What is Inspirational in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs