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Welcome to our collection of poems about religion! Religion has been a source of inspiration for poets for centuries, and our collection brings together some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking religious poetry from around the world. Whether you're seeking comfort, inspiration, or a deeper understanding of your faith, our collection has something for everyone. From the divine mysteries of Christianity to the teachings of Islam and Buddhism, these poems explore the complex relationship between humanity and the divine. So take a moment to reflect on the spiritual journey through the power of poetry, and discover the beauty and richness of religious expression in verse.

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Goody Blake and Harry Gill — William Wordsworth	Oh! what's the matter? what's the matter? What is't that ails young Harry Gill? That evermore his teeth they chatter, Chatter, chatter, chatter still! ...	1,163 views Rate it
The Child as Son Becoming Father of the Man — Karl Constantine FOLKES	PRELUDE: THE EARTHLY DOMAIN OF MAN From the Lake District poet Wordsworth’s “Father of the Man,” to the universal Father of...	1,162 views Rate it
Out of Darkness Into Light” — Karl Constantine FOLKES	“To My Daughter Kaleila-Maida, on the Occasion of Your Christening at Eastertide.” My Dearly Beloved Daughter, Kaleila-Maida Ngwekhin, I am pleased...	1,151 views Rate it
I have maya for mother in law — Akka Mahadevi	I have Maya for mother-in-law, the world for father-in-law; three brothers-in-law, like tigers; and the husband’s thoughts are full of laughing women; no...	1,141 views Rate it
Lenore — Edgar Allan Poe	Ah, broken is the golden bowl! the spirit flown forever! Let the bell toll!- a saintly soul floats on the Stygian river; And, Guy de Vere, hast thou...	1,133 views Rate it
**अख्रांनि थरसे अलंबार** — BANGBULA BRAHMA UZIR	* अख्रांनि थरसे अलंबार** By- Bangbula Brahma Uzir * बेसे गोजों नोंङो............ बेसे सोरां नोङो............ अखोरां बिखायाव जोंनानै...	1,131 views Rate it
The Flesh and the Spirit — Anne Bradstreet	In secret place where once I stood Close by the Banks of Lacrim flood, I heard two sisters reason on Things that are past and things to...	1,121 views Rate it
Porphyria's Lover — Robert Browning	The rain set early in to-night, The sullen wind was soon awake, It tore the elm-tops down for spite, And did its worst to vex the lake: I listened...	1,106 views Rate it
Sir Galahad — Alfred Lord Tennyson	MY good blade carves the casques of men, My tough lance thrusteth sure, My strength is as the strength of ten, Because my heart is pure. ...	1,096 views Rate it
Batuschka — Thomas Bailey Aldrich	[Author's Note: The title means "little father" or "dear little father", a term of endearment applied to the Tsar in Russian folk-song....	1,091 views Rate it
Opening lines of Eþandun: Epic Poem — William G. Carpenter	Pour your glory, Lord, on the struggling king, who by your hand ransomed the ravaged land; illuminate the faces of your people, who bled for you on...	1,089 views Rate it
Orpheus — William Shakespeare	? or John...	1,088 views Rate it
A Christmas Carol — Gilbert Keith Chesterton	The Christ-child lay on Mary's lap, His hair was like a light. (O weary, weary were the world, But here is all...	1,082 views Rate it
Lost At Sea, Kindness Was Her Name, The Wind is A Friend of mine — Lia	Lost at Sea A pointless existence maybe A drowning man yells “save me” Save me from all the trouble of...	1,056 views Rate it
Unrequited Love — Nobody Nose	Unrequited Love Where are you? I look for you Nowhere to be found Nobody Knows Where my sweetest Of my heart The dream woman Who came my way By some...	1,049 views Rate it
O Ship of State — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow	Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging...	1,049 views Rate it
The Trap of Rejection — Kari Michele Chrichlow	It’s such a pretty sight How it’s happened all my life Formed my beauty, thoughts, intellect, My compassion for others, Super heightened sensitivity...	1,025 views Rate it
It's a Mellow Vibe — Kari Michele Chrichlow	It’s a mellowed out vibe Cello playing in my ear drums Strummin’ along my thoughts of chillaxin’ Saxin’ on a groove on my way home tonight ...	1,015 views Rate it
The Intensifying Mystery — Kari Michele Chrichlow	Intensity... A need to be grasped... When time has elapsed... Our hands shall be clasped... In unity we must gather, or rather- look forward towards...	1,014 views Rate it
He Shone a Light — Kari Michele Chrichlow	He Shone a Light Upon My Spirit A Light Within A Light to be Seen In Between The Surface of Me & You… Continue… Continue… Continue… Continue… ...	1,010 views Rate it
Death of a Believer — Rudyard Kipling	Yet at the last, ere our spearmen had found him, Yet at the last, ere a sword-thrust could save, Yet at the last, with his masters around him, He spoke of...	1,007 views Rate it
A BLOOD-STAINED CROSS !! — Carl Hatter	THE GOOD NEWS THAT I PREACH IS CENTURIES OLD, IT IS TRULY THE VERY GREATEST STORY THAT HAS EVER BEEN TOLD. WE ARE ALL BORN ...	992 views Rate it
The Bible is an antique Volume — Emily Dickinson	The Bible is an antique Volume— Written by faded men At the suggestion of Holy Spectres— Subjects—Bethlehem- ; Eden—the ancient Homestead— Satan—the...	982 views Rate it
The Canonization — John Donne	For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love, Or chide my palsy, or my gout, My five grey hairs, or ruin'd fortune flout, With wealth your state, your...	980 views Rate it
The Moving Finger — Karl Constantine FOLKES	The Moving Finger, Having writ, moves on, therewith Inscribing onwards An unfolding epilogue With all of us as players. Having entrances. Placed...	975 views Rate it

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