• Published: November 6, 2023

November 2023 Poetry Contest - $500 Cash Prize

These poems have been submitted to the November 2023 Poetry Contest. Below this list you will find the semi-finalist poems.

• November 2023 Poetry Contest, First Prize $500 Cash!


• Submission Deadline is November 30th. CLOSED.


• Semi-Finalists Published here through December 6th CLOSED.


• Winner Announced: December 7th


• The Winning Poem is - "True Friend" by David J. Herring. Congratulations!

These poems have been submitted to the November 2023 Poetry Contest.

• Chambers Of My Heart by Josephine Zavala-Florez


• Evil Can't Kill Human Feelings by Teresa Zajewska


• Mother by Jessica R. Wilson


• Who Would've Thought? by Doug Benson


• A Stranger Passed My Gate Today by Michael Quinn


• Our Mum by Pauline Faller


• No Denial Of Love And A Smile by Daniel H. Garza


• "Attraction" by Fayette C. Goralski


• The Bear In The Window (Strange Days Indeed) by Mike Cannon


• Waterfall by Mary Green


• Breaking The Cycle by Tonya R. Zuber


• Blame Of The Innocent by Sennette Gaoses


• Real Prediction by Laurentiu


• Entrapped By Addiction by Chris Gallagher


• Rosa And Rosie by Noel Avis


• Tiny Light by Apryl R. Morris


• Thief Of Happiness by Samantha K


• Senses by Dpross1


• The Pearl by Danielle Spencer


• A Long Drive by Gabrielle M. Payne


• The Airport Park by Colin Faucher


• My Reality Within A Dream by Roderick Dupree


• They Say I Rest by Spencer Foxe


• Mary And The Mouse by Trish Moyles


• Now I Know You're There by Trish Moyles


• That Little Girl by Edna Lopez


• Cheeky Beak by Mary Denise Lyons


• My Heart Knows Her by Michael J. Lepre


• Withholding by Anthony L. Maulucci


• Reins Of Peace And War by Malike Seymenoglu


• My Search For Real Friends by Danielle Anglin


• The Father I Grew Up To Know by Philip Jorgenson


• You'll Get Through The Day by Caroline T. Wallace


• He Has A Story by Jodi M. Kucera


• Nothing's Changed by Jack Bowden


• I Wish Heaven by Watyne Greer


• The Cardinal by Nancy Lombardo


• Moving Away by Jessica Langner


• My Christmas Wish by Sylvia Stults


• Living The Gift by Audrey Klatkiewicz


• Big Brother Arises Again by David H. Norton


• Magnets by Marie22


• I Hurt Too by Ingrid Pegram


• A World Of Words by Writer's Block


• The Real Me by Tonya R. Zuber


• Mother Earth by Lisa K. Putnam


• I Am Now The Butterfly by PeoplepleaserHJ


• True Friend by David J. Herring


• You Would Of Loved Her by Steven Anctil


• Created by Lisa Jessie


• Sing To Me, Autumn by Patricia Cisco


• Observations by Christian Ledek


• Fernweh by Brad Madsen


• Embrace Of The Sea by Gabriela M. Sanchez


• A Child's Fear by Susieque63


• Love Is by Marie22


• An Angel Walks Among Us by Tony L. McDonald


• I'm Proud To Be by Carolyn V. June-Jackson


• Air.. by John W. Coyle


• The Lost: A Story by David Ward


• The Zoo by Jerry N. BOCKOVEN


• Twenty- One by Josephine F. Chambers


• Ode To A Princess by Barry J. Robinson


• Make It Stop by Amy Cutting


• Mothers Reflection On Life by Samuel Aragone


• A Fleeting Image by Avi Fleischer


• Nonsense Needs You by Iola Zaan


• Lest We Forget by Iola Zaan


• Hollow Words by Richard G. Martin


• Yesterday by Elizabeth James


• Brighter Skies by Ann D. Stevenson


• Lost In Time by Rayna Palacios


• Unforgiveness by Regina M. Elliott


• Listen To My Confessions by Michelle D. Deocampo


• What Do You Think? by Laura Sanders


• The Garden by Randall W. West


• An Ode To The Komodo by Geraldine Craig


• A Home Of My Own by Henrietta M. Moyle


• He Almost by Rayna Palacios


• Always And Forever by Judith A. Bell


• You Are Salt by Ugo A. Odogwu


• I Love You, Please Stay by Rebecca Siow


• The Hunter by Michael J. Malone


• Gamophobia by Ember Batista


• The Little Christmas Tree by James C. Gordon


• The Final Link by Sirrom


• Cracked Windows by Zoraida M. Colon-Collado


• Terrapin Soup by Karl H. Plischke


• A Gift For You by Keith Burroughs


• It's That Time Of Year by Ann D. Stevenson


• Sometimes by Lucy Petersen


• Whenever I See You by Emily J. D'Auria


• Just Want To Be Me by Wade S. Boruck


• Onomatopoeia by Bruce D. Jacobs


• Dear Mum, by Rachel A. Rose


• Little Cabin On The Hill by Kaitlyn E. DiVito


• Godmother Katherine by Summer L. Cason


• Mom And Dad by Regina M. Elliott


• Elizabeth by Patricia A. Howard


• What If by Marcia A. Newton


• If Only You Could Have Stayed by Catherine Lamberton


• Pain Ends by Katy A. Brown


• In My Heart by Raelene J. Elliss


• A Window In Heaven by Jac Judy A. Campbell


• Broken by Shahinaz Soliman


• Let Kids Be Kids by Jennifer Caldwell


• Ascension by Anita Mareno

The poems below have been selected as semi-finalists for the November 2023 Poetry Contest.

Our Editors determine the winning poem based on content, but you can let us know your top poems by rating, sharing, adding to your favorites and commenting on your favorite poems.

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• Published: October 2017

Poems For Primary Elementary Students (Grades K-3)

Introducing young children to poetry is a great way to help them develop language. The rhyming nature of many poems helps with this development. The poems in this collection are great for students in grades K-3. They are filled with humor and relatable topics for primary elementary children. Some of those topics include pets, being sick, imagination, spending time with family members, and many more. You'll also be able to find poems written by famous children's poets such as Shel Silverstein and A.A. Milne. These simple yet engaging pieces help children develop a love of words and reading that will hopefully last a lifetime.

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• Poems 49

• Published: July 2017

Examples Of Narrative Poems

Narrative poems are stories in poem form. Narrative poems are one of the oldest forms of poetry and indeed all literature. 

Narrative poetry was used in ancient times as a means of passing down important stories. Many people did not how to read and write and captivating stories told rhythmically, with repetition and rhymes were a way to ensure that stories important to the culture were remembered and passed down through the generations.

This collection contains narrative poems by famous and modern poets. 

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• Poems 52

• Published: May 2018

Poems With Analysis

Are you looking for poems with a certain technique, or do you want to learn about techniques such as using rhyming, metaphors, and personification? You'll find an Analysis of Form and Technique box that showcases poetic techniques used in these poems and provides links to articles further explaining those techniques.

Are you looking for inspiration and a format to write your own poetry? Check out the Try It Yourself articles, complete with PDFs to print and begin using for your own writing.

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• Poems 54

• Published: April 2019

Acrostic Poetry Contest Semi-Finalists

These poems have been selected as semi-finalists for the April 2019 Acrostic Poetry Contest.

Our Editors determine the winning poem based on content, but you can let us know your top poems by rating, sharing, adding to your favorites and commenting on your favorite poems.

Important Dates:

• Acrostic Poetry Contest, First Prize $50 Amazon.com Gift Card!
• Submission Deadline is April 25th.
• Semi-Finalists Published through April 28th.
• Finalists Announced: April 30th.
• Winner Announced: May 6

Instructions:

Submit 1 original Acrostic Poem on one of these topics:

1. What does poetry mean to you? Pick one word (e.g. hope, encouragement, relief, healing, humor, etc.) and write an acrostic about it.
2. What does a relationship or occasion mean to you? Pick a relationship (e.g mother, grandfather, little sister, best friend, etc.), but NOT the name of a person OR an occasion (e.g birthday, Merry Christmas, wedding, happy anniversary, etc.) and write an acrostic about it.

What we are looking for:

When crafting your poem, keep in mind that we are looking to publish poems that…

• Follow the rules of the acrostic form. An Acrostic is a poem where the first, middle or last letters of each line spell out a word. (See How To Write An Acrostic Poem and Examples of Acrostic Poems)
• Have a clear message
• Are heartfelt
• Appeal to a wide audience – your poem is more likely to be shared that way

Rules:

• 1 entry per person.
• All semi-finalist will be published on our website.
• Winner will be selected by our Editors and will be notified by Email.

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• Poems 54

• Published: May 2019

Short Poems For Kids

Short Poems for Children. Including funny rhyming poems, poems about nature and animals, Poems about School. Inspiring and Famous poems. Poems by kids and poems for kids. 

Short poems simple to memorize and recite.

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• Poems 60

• Published: September 2020

Featured Poets Of Instagram

There are many different types of poetry forms. Some poems are long and have multiple rhyming stanzas. Others are short and succinct with no rhyme scheme. Each type creates a different reading experience and evokes different emotions.

This collection is filled with poems from some of our favorite Instagram poets. These poets are talented in their art and write directly from the heart. The raw emotions in their poetry can clearly be seen.

They have given us permission to share their poems with our readers. Many of these poets have published their own books of poetry. Although these poems are short, they are powerful.

Sharing poetry with others is a very personal experience. It means baring your soul for the world to see, but poetry brings hope and healing. For the reader, it’s always comforting to read a piece that makes you realize you’re not alone. It’s comforting to know someone else understands.

We hope you find poems that speak directly to you. May you be encouraged by these short pieces!

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