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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.
A miss gruk
No such thing as dumb questions, only wrong answers. ...Read the rest...
Categories: bible, celebration, christian, wisdom,
Form: Grook



Premium Member Extracts from The Kybalion
Hermitic wisdom ~ as above, so below as in heaven, so on earth each node thus represents the whole if we but choose to be still we will discover the light of our soul...Read the rest...
Categories: silence, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Wise Old Companion
Who knows who he is; how old he is? He is older than me, I know that: He is an ancient being. I am certain He must be omnipotent and omnipresent; He knows all (omniscient). He is from the age...Read the rest...
Categories: age, old, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
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: wisdom, 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: wisdom, christian, humanity, inspirational, integrity,
Form: Free verse



Heart Gentle, Eye Mindful
Wanting blindly, even good Seldom have few understood Is ineffective If one's doing's misdirected Be the gentle heart well-guided Not with eyes that are short-sighted But mindful and wide Else be intention misapplied...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, conflict, deep, encouraging, giggle,
Form: Rhyme
Fractured Resolve
I am unravel myself constantly to be everything for everyone. Neglecting who I care about and betrayed by those which were once in their place. I stretch myself to heights I cannot fathom to reach. Shot...Read the rest...
Categories: evil, humanity, sorrow, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
The Weight Of Our Thoughts
THE WEIGHT OF OUR THOUGHTS Mind, the supreme gift to humankind is, Plentiful thoughts criss-crossing whiz; Enchanted spirits gliding high, Success triumph when almost nigh! Gratified the mind, with content filled, Appeased exuberant gladly thrilled; Vibrant agile mind dancing sprightly, Energetic playful...Read the rest...
Categories: philosophy, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
Blood And Water
A heavenly mix, that gives a perfect fix. They say blood is thicker than water, a reverberating old proverb. But, I object!!! Course in the world I am living, water is magic. In the world I am living, water is no different. It can...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, dedication, deep, devotion, journey,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member LAO TZU
As you know by now…if you read my poems from time to time when it comes to putting my thoughts and words together… I am partial to the rhyme. (It’s how I start my day) But today’s blessing does...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member WISE OLD WORDS
We have so much wisdom at our fingertips…passed down throughout the ages written by wise men…wise women…by philosophers and sages. Simple words they shared with us on the art of living. They wrote of love, acceptance, compassion…to have...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Ode for a Fortunate Infant
Ode for a Fortunate Infant Newborn: Smacked and Screaming — Hardly more than a new fact, A statistic Already forgetting The crush into Becoming. This “tabula...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, birth, blessing, family, identity,
Form: Ode
Premium Member How To Fight Off Your Blues
Here's my suggestion how to fight off your blues: pick up a brush and paint on a canvass whatever comes to mind: landscape, birds or flowers; pick up a pen and write some silly lyrics for children... to release your...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, blue, change, confidence, desire,
Form: Lyric
Premium Member In Choosing Seclusion
Choice is a cause Choosing brings effects. Effects bring potential closure Into perceived final ending. Heart thoughts mitigate all Rummaging memories In choosing seclusion… Quiet time, all looking for a fuller Self. Please, no grief in this Just joy, and understood tenderness. ...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, engagement, growing up, introspection,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Civilization
Ancient ~*~*~*~*~*Beliefs ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Cultivate ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Distinguishable ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Entities ~*~*~*~*~*Fortify Genuine ~*~*~*~*~*Harmonic ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Ideas ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Justifying ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Kindredship ~*~*~*~*~*Mentoring Nurturing ~*~*~*~*~*Obliging ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Perseverance ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Qualifies ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Respect ~*~*~*~*~*Strengthening Transcends ~*~*~*~*~*Ultimate ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Victory ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Wellsprings ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Xenial ~*~*~*~*~*Yonder Zeal...Read the rest...
Categories: wisdom, adventure, community, culture, destiny,
Form: ABC

Specific Types of Wisdom Poems

Definition | What is Wisdom in Poetry?


Book: Reflection on the Important Things