Inspirational Poems

Inspirational Poems

Poems That Inspire and Influence

Life is a lot of work. What is it that gives us the strength to continue when we are tired and burned out? Sometimes an inspirational idea can help us renew ourselves and be filled with strength to fulfill our life's purpose. Inspiration comes in many forms. However, the root of all inspiration is the idea that our lives are meaningful. Inspiration is knowing that what I do matters deeply to the universe. When you have the feeling that your actions are meaningful, you will become filled with strength and vigor to fulfill your life's purpose.

102 Motivational and Uplifting Poems

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  1. 1. My New Endeavor

    • By Doug W Benson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 12, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    From window sills
    To pictured thrills
    A life that's now forgotten

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    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 9
    • Rating 4.33
    Featured Shared Story

    Thank you for the kind words, Ann! Ironically, your story and poems are amongst those that inspired some of these words so I'm glad to hear that it at least resonates in some capacity! May...

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  3. 2. Imposter Syndrome

    • By Tonya R. Zuber
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 3, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    I feel like an imposter

    Like I'm not good enough

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    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 12
    • Rating 4.58
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    I firmly believe in writing for well-being, it helped me enormously through my husband's terminal illness. People on Family Friends are so kind with their comments and encouragement. So,...

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  5. 3. A Rainbow Appears Only After The Rain

    • By Doug W Benson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 1, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    TRUE HAPPINESS comes
    through struggle and pain,
    As a rainbow appears
    only after the rain.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 55
    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 16
    • Rating 4.63
  6. 4. Starting Right Now

    • By Doug W Benson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 26, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    There's a need for more bridges than fences
    There's a need for more love and less hate
    There's a need for more laughers than critics
    There's a need for more use and less waste

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    • Stories 3
    • Shares 47
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 18
    • Rating 4.78
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    Thank you so much for the kind outreach and encouraging words! I can only hope to inspire others with a vast collection like you someday! I love your poetry and have learned a lot by your...

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  7. 5. A Neurodiverse Symphony

    • By Demi White
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 8, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    In life's symphony, my note dances astray,
    A unique tale unfolding, forging my own way.
    Within the labyrinth of conformity's grip,
    I defy the mold, embracing my own script.

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    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 23
    • Rating 4.65
  8. 6. A Path To Somewhere

    Along a path, there was a bush,
    That grew in marshy ground.
    Its branches thick and laden down,
    With berries big and round.

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    • Votes 22
    • Rating 4.55
  9. 7. Breaking The Cycle

    • By Tonya R. Zuber
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 1, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    You're breaking the cycle
    Its starts with you today
    So with that power
    This I want you to say

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    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 81
    • Rating 4.84
  10. 8. You'll Get Through The Day

    Child, stand strong holding your head up high,
    Believe me, your life path is far from over,
    For a moment, you may wince in wrenching pain and cry,
    Not knowing you'll soon find your own four-leafed clover.

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 18
    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 5
    • Rating 4.40
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    Thanks Ann! Yes, writing the poem has helped me and like you, l find writing poems quite therapeutic. So sorry to hear about your husband's terminal illness. I hope you continue to find...

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  11. 9. The Path To Success

    • By Saarah Shekha
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 29, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    There's a goal in mind
    Of riches and fame
    There's a goal in mind
    Of a well-known name

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    • Votes 22
    • Rating 3.91
  12. 10. Catch Your Dream

    • By Danielle Anne Nicole T. Ecleo
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 28, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    Catch your dream, don't let it go
    'cause time is faster than you'll ever know.
    No matter what, don't give up on what you believe.
    When you give, you'll always receive.

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    • Votes 8
    • Rating 4.38
  13. 11. The Race

    • By Qianna N. Graise
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 1, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    Keep your eyes on the prize
    Watching for the finish line
    Taking in another breath of air
    You realize in just a few minutes

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    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 31
    • Rating 4.23
  14. 12. Freedom

    • By Haleema
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2023 with permission of the Author.

    One day,
    She will break her silence.
    She will scream.
    She will shout.

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    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 19
    • Rating 4.26
  15. 13. Opportunity

    Famous Poem

    With doubt and dismay you are smitten
    You think there's no chance for you, son?
    Why, the best books haven't been written
    The best race hasn't been run,

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    • Shares 487
    • Favorited 6
    • Votes 51
    • Rating 4.45
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  16. 14. In Harder Times

    • By Sadwick
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2022 with permission of the Author.

    I know the screams sound like thunder
    I promise we won't go under
    I know the heart feels hollow
    There will be blessings behind the shadow

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    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 24
    • Rating 4.29
  17. 15. A Life Worth Living

    I can't wait to hold you in my arms
    And kiss your tiny nose.
    Cherish every moment,
    Knowing just how fast you'll grow.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 80
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 33
    • Rating 4.55
  18. 16. I Believe

    • By Emmah A. Odhiambo
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2022 with permission of the Author.

    Into this world I came,
    The light of the sun,
    On my face I craved.
    In the cool breezing wind,

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    • Shares 134
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 28
    • Rating 4.54
  19. 17. Appreciating Life

    • By Betty Ferguson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2022 with permission of the Author.

    Your life is a gift more precious than gold
    From the day of your birth, your life starts to unfold
    Treat it with kindness and treat it with care
    And the strength in your body will always be there

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    • Stories 0
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    • Favorited 3
    • Votes 15
    • Rating 3.93
  20. 18. Stronger Than You

    • By Sandra Hearth
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2022 with permission of the Author.

    There you are, sneaking upon me!
    From the corner of my eye, you make no sound, but I can see!

    I ignore you're there, but you grow each day.

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    • Favorited 6
    • Votes 16
    • Rating 4.13
  21. 19. Your Mindset

    • By Leeza Jayde
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2022 with permission of the Author.

    I am broken
    don’t tell me that
    I am healing

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 34
    • Favorited 12
    • Votes 23
    • Rating 4.35
  22. 20. You Already Were

    • By Kirsten Robinson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2021 with permission of the Author.

    You were beautiful
    before they said, you are beautiful

    You were smart

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 34
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 13
    • Rating 4.00

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