• 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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• Poems 142

• 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

View our Previous Poetry Contest Winners

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• Poems 47

• Published: March 2020

Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. It's a time to celebrate the important role women have had throughout history. It originally began as Women's History Week back on March 7, 1982. The first month-long celebration occurred in 1987.

Women have had and continue to have integral roles in a variety of fields. Each year, the National Women's History Alliance names a theme of Women's History Month to highlight all that women have done.

We all are familiar with famous women in our nation's history. But many women in our personal circles have also demonstrated strength, courage, and character. They are trailblazers and pioneers in their own right. Let's celebrate them this month. Be sure to share one of these inspirational poems with a woman in your life. Don't forget to thank her for the difference she is making in the lives of others.

This collection also includes poems written by famous women poets.

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• Poems 44

• Published: January 2020

Valentine's Day Poems For Best Friends

Valentine's Day is not only for those in romantic relationships. It can also be a time for friends to tell each other how much they mean to one another. What a blessing it is to have someone by your side through all life's ups and downs. Share these poems with your friends - with the people who've celebrated your triumphs and held your hand through the tears.

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• Poems 44

• Published: October 2021

Children's Poetry On Social Media

Children's poetry is a fun and engaging way to teach children about language. It can be used to make children laugh or inspire them to chase their dreams. Some poems are silly, while others are motivational and teach essential life lessons. You don't have to be a child to enjoy children's poetry. 

Many poets share their work on their social media accounts. We have collected some of our favorite children's poems from Instagram and Twitter with the poets' permission.

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• Poems 43

• Published: October 2017

Poems For Elementary Students (Grades 3-6)

Using poetry is a great way to convey important messages to children in an engaging way. Many poems in this collection can read like fables, giving children a lesson to think about at the end. These poems are great to use with elementary students to teach skills such as critical thinking, communication, and fluency. They also feature poetry techniques such as rhyming schemes and descriptive language. In addition to educational benefits, poetry also encourages creativity and self-expression. Some of these poems have been written by famous poets such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Guest, and A.A. Milne. This collection includes fun forms such as concrete poems, ABC poems, and limericks that are perfect for elementary students. 

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• Poems 42

• Published: May 2019

Birthday Poems For Family

A Birthday Celebration is a life affirming event. Celebrating a birthday is making a statement that your life is significant and meaningful. You are saying, my life is worth living and therefore I am celebrating that I am alive for another year. It is a time to get together with friends and family and celebrate the life that you are living. 

Birthdays may also be a time of melancholy reflection if we are not happy with our current station in life. For this reason it is good to have family and friends close to you to let you know how special you are.

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• Poems 39

• Published: October 2020

Short Sad Love Poems

When we give someone our heart, there is always a chance it will get broken. We never want that to be the outcome, but too often it is. Dealing with a breakup or unrequited love is crushing. These short poems capture the despair experienced when a relationship does not work out. Even though these poems are short, the expressed emotions are powerful. Dealing with heartbreak is always a heavy and draining experience. We hope these poems remind you that you’re not alone.

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• Poems 39

• Published: October 2020

Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month - October

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This awareness month was first declared on October 15, 1988, by President Ronald Reagan. It's a month to remember the babies we never got to hold in our arms or the babies that left this earth too soon. The pain can be unbearable for parents who experience this void in their lives.

Loss due to miscarriages, stillbirths, SIDS, and other infant deaths are not always talked about. Many people who suffer miscarriages don't share the news openly, causing them to wrestle with the pain without others knowing. Share your story. The darkness you walked through can shine a light for someone else going through the same thing.

We hope that you will see that you are not alone by reading these poems on pregnancy and infant loss. We encourage you to do something to keep the memory of your baby alive. Even if you never held your baby in your arms, their short life had meaning, and they will always be a part of your family.

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• Poems 39

• Published: January 2023

Lost Love Poems

The loss of a lover, whether because they have passed on or for any other reason is a heartbreaking experience. Some never fully recover. There might always be a small place in your heart that holds the pain of this experience. This is natural and fine. Even when you find another person to love, it is OK to hold a place for the lover that has passed. You shared something profound together. The previous relationship that you had is not like your new relationship. Every relationship is unique and should be allowed a place in your heart.

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• Poems 37

• Published: October 2017

Rhyming Love Poems

Rhyming love poems for sharing with the one you love. Express your deep and meaningful love to him or her with these romantic rhyming poems about love.

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• Poems 36

• Published: July 2017

Poems With Couplets

Collection of poems written with stanzas that have only two lines. 2 line stanzas are called Couplets. Couplets usually rhyme, but they do not have to. A stanza in poetry is a group of lines usually separated by a blank line. Stanzas of 2 lines are called Couplets from the Old French word cople meaning two.

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• Poems 35

• Published: October 2017

Poems For Middle School Students

Middle school can be a stressful time in life to navigate, but poetry can be a great outlet. These poems convey important life lessons, such as determination and self-acceptance. They can also be used to teach poetic structures and literary devices such as descriptive language and symbolism. Many of these poems have been written by famous poets such as Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Langston Hughes.

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• Poems 34

• Published: August 2021

Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It's a month dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and sharing hope for those affected by it. It's a month to help destigmatize this widespread and heartbreaking topic.

Often, people don't want their lives to end; they just wish the pain they're experiencing in life would end. Life can become overwhelming for people of all ages. Unfortunately, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health, suicide is the second leading cause of death of people ages 10-34. 

Suicide has a far-reaching effect. When someone chooses to end his or her life, the people connected to that person are left to grieve. Many times, they also live with guilt and have questions that will never be answered. 

We hope that by shedding light on this topic through poetry, people can see that they're not alone. May we come together and help those who are hurting -- both the people experiencing suicidal thoughts and those who have lost loved ones to suicide. 

Many people have felt hopeless at some point. You are not alone. This is not a battle you have to fight by yourself. Let’s encourage one another.

If you are hurting, please reach out to someone. If you feel like you are drowning with everything happening around you and you wonder how you will go on, there are people who want to help. If you have been thinking about ending your life, we urge you to reach out. In the United States, you can contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. There is hope!

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• Poems 32

• Published: July 2018

Positive Mother-Child Relationships Poems

What is love? In Hebrew, the language of the Bible, the word for love is ahava which shares the same root as hav to give. The effort that mothers put in to parenting their children causes wellsprings of love to spring forth from their hearts. The more we give to our children, the more love we will feel for them. We would do well to remember that all loving relationships whether platonic, romantic, or with family members must have giving at its center for the relationship to flourish.

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