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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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Still Broken — Stephen Puls	I see the edge of this bed It’s where you used to be When I had things in my head And you were there for me I look there now…you’re gone I can still...	955 views Rate it
When the food is busting — Will Woj	If thy food is busting Thy hips shall be thrusting Look at me and you shall see How good thy food will be Your food is not busting It be quiet disgusting...	955 views Rate it
The Joy Of Little Things — Robert William Service	It's good the great green earth to roam, Where sights of awe the soul inspire; But oh, it's best, the coming home, The crackle of one's own hearth-fire!...	938 views Rate it
The Eternal Goodness — John Greenleaf Whittier	O Friends! with whom my feet have trod The quiet aisles of prayer, Glad witness to your zeal for God And love of man I...	937 views Rate it
The Survival — Rudyard Kipling	Securely, after days Unnumbered, I behold Kings mourn that promised praise Their cheating bars...	933 views Rate it
The man in the corner. — A J C	The man in the corner. I was handed a skeleton key to a steel door. Behind it, I saw dark shadows and someone sitting in the corner on the floor. I...	921 views Rate it
Transfiguration — Louisa May Alcott	Mysterious death! who in a single hour Life's gold can so refine And by thy art divine Change mortal weakness to immortal...	913 views Rate it
The Mountain Whippoorwill — Stephen Vincent Benet	Up in the mountains, it's lonesome all the time, (Sof' win' slewin' thu' the sweet-potato vine.) Up in the mountains, it's lonesome for a child,...	910 views Rate it
To the University of Cambridge — Phillis Wheatley	While an intrinsic ardor prompts to write, The muses promise to assist my pen; 'Twas not long since I left my native shore The land of errors, and...	892 views Rate it
Samson Agonistes — John Milton	Samson. A little onward lend thy guiding hand To these dark steps, a little further on; For yonder bank hath choice of sun or shade. There I am wont to...	879 views Rate it
The Divine Right Of Kings — Edgar Allan Poe	The only king by right divine Is Ellen King, and were she mine I'd strive for liberty no more, But hug the glorious chains I...	872 views Rate it
The Prayer Of Cyrus Brown — Sam Walter Foss	"The proper way for a man to pray," Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, "And the only proper attitude Is down upon his knees." "No, I should say the way to...	863 views Rate it
Awake Me, O Matsuo Basho — Karl Constantine FOLKES	I dreamt I was a journeyman On The Narrow Road to the Deep North, In Honshu Island, north of Shikoku. Across the Inland Sea, I came across a sacred...	860 views Rate it
Columbus — Joaquin Miller	Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind the Gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas. The good mate said: "Now...	859 views Rate it
The Eve of St. John — Sir Walter Scott	The baron of Smaylho'me rose with day, He spurr'd his courser on, Without stop or stay, down the rocky way, That leads to...	838 views Rate it
Huswifery — Edward Taylor	Make me, O Lord, Thy spinning-wheel complete. Thy holy word my distaff make for me. Make mine affections Thy swift flyers neat And make my soul Thy holy...	831 views Rate it
In heaven, — Stephen Crane	In heaven, Some little blades of grass Stood before God. "What did you do?" Then all save one of the little blades Began eagerly to relate The...	820 views Rate it
Ode to Simplicity — William Taylor Collins	O thou, by Nature taught To breathe her genuine thought In numbers warmly pure, and sweetly strong; Who first on mountains wild, ...	805 views Rate it
Having happier Thanksgiving By Astghick Moradkhanians — Astghick Moradkhanians	Special thanks to mighty good God for blessings on earth, gaven loving gift of Jesus Christ the Lord! For All human being to have peace of mind and heart...	803 views Rate it
The Tree Of Life — Toru Dutt	Broad daylight, with a sense of weariness! Mine eyes were closed, but I was not asleep, My hand was in my father's, and I felt His presence...	799 views Rate it
An Answer — Ada Cambridge	Thy love I am. Thy wife I cannot be, To wear the yoke of servitude — to take Strange, unknown fetters that I cannot break On soul and flesh that should be...	797 views Rate it
Marmion: a Christmas Poem — Sir Walter Scott	Heap on more wood! the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still. Each age has deem'd the new-born year The...	794 views Rate it
Cold Iron — Rudyard Kipling	Gold is for the mistress -- silver for the maid -- Copper for the craftsman cunning at his trade. "Good!" said the Baron, sitting in his hall, "But Iron...	783 views Rate it
Sleep And Poetry — John Keats	As I lay in my bed slepe full unmete Was unto me, but why that I ne might Rest I ne wist, for there n'as erthly wight [As I suppose] had more of hertis...	770 views Rate it
Trees — Joyce Kilmer	I Tthink that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth's flowing breast; A tree...	764 views Rate it