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Spoken Word Poems | Examples of Spoken Word Poetry

Spoken Word Poems - Examples of all types of spoken word 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 spoken word.
Notes App Poetry
Notes app poetry Easy to write at 3 AM in bed With a bowl of Cheetos balancing on my stomach Notes app poetry Harder to convey And say Your juvenile heartbreak In a way that lets others respect...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, spoken word, teen,
Form: Free verse



Why I don't like therapy
One person once asked, "Why don't you like considering therapy" and this is my answer: What I feel does not have a schedule to pop out, And I don't bottle things up until the next hour. so, please don't tell...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, dedication, emotions, encouraging, endurance,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Mr Brian Strand
Imagist poet Prolific blogger Father of footles Contest creator Emagi guru Aural art form ‘As is moment’ “ichthyschiro” YouTube poet For he’s a most jolly good fellow So say all of Us...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, appreciation, art, friend, integrity,
Form: Diminished Hexaverse
Dependence
To lay beside you in the grave, The pleasure will all be mine To leave the laughter and crave For the fading sunshine, For what I am without you, For what I am without you. To...Read the rest...
Categories: love hurts, spoken word,
Form: Rhyme
JESUS
The time Now is the time The right time Souls are being saved. JESUS Saves. Eternal life JESUS Saves. Amazing Grace. ...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word,
Form: Free verse



Dear me
You... You are my first love, The love I will always embrace. The love I will never replace. Beautiful is an understatement. You are terrific. no misstatements, you are a decent soul. you blaze like a sun on Christmas morning. Warming hearts with your...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, appreciation, blessing, cute love,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Smokey Filled Speak Easy
In the dim-lit alley of the soul's bazaar, Were jazz and jive spill from ajar, We tap our feet, snap fingers, under stars, And speak in verses, raw and without pause. The city breathes, a living, pulsing beat, Its heart...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, 6th grade, anxiety, celebration,
Form: Rhyme
Dear Ex-Lover
Dear Ex-Lover, Receive my apology, I am not sure what for. But this letter will give you a brief. I understand the taste of me, it's like something out of the ordinary. I understand it may even be harder to bury...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, conflict, courage, dedication, deep,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Words
So many words are spoken by people every single day Try to use them positively, being careful what you say Words have been used to start many different wars Insult someone in a bar you just may end...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Story Structure
Story Structure Some writers leave a story at the climax, like an adolescent male leaving the reader not totally satisfied. Other writers never bring the reader the climax, of their story. Good writers take the reader...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, beautiful, desire, emotions, sexy,
Form: Free verse
My World Is Pure Emotion
My world is pure emotion. I spend my days crying to the people about things that are out of their control, My nights crying to the universe as if it would listen and take any pity upon...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, emotions, feelings, how i
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Of East Asian Call Centers
There’s something to be said for the local practitioner Whose phone is not answered by an East Asian call center It’s nice knowing...Read the rest...
Categories: business, giggle, spoken word,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member A Hooked Fish
Nervous I sat, waiting to be called. I wasn’t sure what it was he said, but it meant a lot to me. Then I realized, he was not talking to me. Oh well, I will be next....Read the rest...
Categories: me, scary, spoken word,
Form: Free verse
My Pain
Hey dear friend! In the truth you know, that I've shared with you. Don't you dare lie, and tell me that you understand my pain. Course truthfully, YOU DON'T!!! Please tell me it's gonna be okay, NOT "I know how you...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, emotions, encouraging, fate, love
Form: Free verse
Premium Member WANNABE ACE ROTHSTEIN THE CARNIVAL BOSS
YOU CLAIM TO BE ACE ROTHSTEIN A BOSS COMMITING HIEST ON DISABLED ELDERLY PERSONS BREAKING INTO MOBLE HOME GOLF CARTS AND MEDICATION BOXES RETRIEVING ANTIDEPRESSANTS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINES HEART MEDICINES AND VIAGRA PUSHING THESE MEDICATIONS...Read the rest...
Categories: spoken word, freedom, remembrance day, spoken
Form: Free verse

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