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Welcome to our collection of Blank Verse poems! This form of poetry is characterized by its use of unrhymed iambic pentameter, a rhythmic pattern that closely mimics natural speech. Blank Verse is often used to convey complex ideas and emotions, and is favored by many modern poets for its versatility and subtlety. Here you'll find a variety of Blank Verse poems, from the classics to the contemporary, that will engage your mind and touch your heart. So, take a moment to explore and discover the beauty of Blank Verse poetry!

Displaying 1,540 poems from the Blank Verse poetic form.

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My Hero Flew a Huey — Renee Peyregne	My hero flew a Huey -Renee Peyregne The utility ‘copter that dominated Vietnam She carried troops and was equipped for bomb’s The gunner in the side...	57 views Rate it
Grounded — Philip James Martinez	As youthful as my prime My memory serves me too well The shadow of the night shades dim within our household When I held my breath till my flesh...	57 views Rate it
If only if only you knew — Amber carthen	If only, If only you knew , The love, The love that I have for you, The love, The love that has filled my heart, The love that has filled my soul...	56 views Rate it
Bi-polar Universe — Brooks Smith	Weather mercurial Rearranging, Plans, things and thoughts. Spring hiding winter draining, stuck in a naught. Limbs sub-zero nature callous, ...	56 views Rate it
I Found My Purpose In My Pain — Annu	In the past, I have been bullied and emotionally abused and dealt with a lot of shame and regret. My joys and grace were robbed. My smile and...	56 views Rate it
Drowning — Britton Ooley	The worst part about drowning is that you see the life you are losing As you sink deeper down towards a future promising death They say salt water can...	54 views Rate it
Memory — Michael Sharpe	I didn't say that. The cow jumped over the moon! I'd never say that. Jack and Jill went up the hill! The days you'd scream and cry. Dashing thro' the...	54 views Rate it
Vain — Felecia Benavidez	You crave anything but spiritual. Lost in the new world. Compliments behind glass feeding your ego, Reassuring you that life is a movie. Cameras and...	54 views Rate it
I feel Alone — Tina C. Ratley	I have so many friends in my life, But I feel Alone. I have all my family by my side, But I feel Alone. I'm married to the love of my life, But I...	54 views Rate it
On the Day of Your Death — Judith Adams	On the Day of Your Death January 27th 2022 This morning I am remembering London, walking through Hyde Park You are wearing your father’s heavy ...	54 views Rate it
My gift to you — Elizabeth Jane Beaver	My gift to you The hardest thing I did was live Thinking I had nothing to give I couldn't take anymore; I wanted to die So suicide I gave a try I...	53 views Rate it
SEEKING HEAVEN — M. O'Donnell	SEEKING HEAVEN In this land that’s never dark, my poor telescope searches the moon swimming in a haze, unsteady, stumbling as if drunk. The...	53 views Rate it
There Is No Song — Adam Volant	THERE IS NO SONG I can never write a song about the hands They are with me always but are not in verse In my life since I was too young It's never a...	53 views Rate it
"Became a Man" — Became A Man	An oval face young, pale. No sign of stubble on chin or cheek. Dark hair sprouting, a light shadow on a shaved head. Eyes large and dark--vacant A...	53 views Rate it
Tiny Bells — Art Davis	I like the sound of bells Especially the tiny ones Hanging on braided thread in the doorway Barely sounding as I pass Their essence swept away ...	53 views Rate it
Under the Golden Autumn Sun — Stephen Fernbach	Under the blistering sun Of the year 2022, I remain cool and cozy at home With little to do But to jot down some obscure verses That will soon be...	53 views Rate it
Ode to a Sinister Dr. Seuss — Caroline Claffey	I read your poem, Mr. Frost, and boy, I really gotta hand it to you, I found myself suddenly lost in a flurry of red and blue, and violet too, like...	53 views Rate it
Snakes and Ladders — Benjamin Jelley	My Life is on fire, alight on the Blaze, The journey is so long the direction a maze I feel I’m on...	53 views Rate it
If I was an Adult — Anthony De Sousa Reis	If I was an adult I’ve lived for a short time,for those that don’t know. But I must say , I have received what millions have not I have what heaven...	53 views Rate it
Combing Her Hair — Peter Kurt Mason	With each stroke of the brush luxurious tracings held serenely; rhythmical extensions of an ageless gesture become a subtle reprimand to actions...	52 views Rate it
The day after you survived — Nicole Thibault	What if it doesn't work, What if you survive. The next day you wake up, And you are alive. The confusion on you're child's face, No longer...	52 views Rate it
OONA a light — Mary Anne Mangano	A light was born to make us smile It was the gift of a new grandchild How did we know how amazing she would grow no one could imagine or venture to...	52 views Rate it
Nightfall — Middle Name: Yvette	Pelican spout on the rocky plymouth White plumage fading silver of feathers A dough of cotton tuffs in the ciel Turned to grey tinged sea of blue,...	52 views Rate it
Life Eternal — Archie Wilson	Life Eternal Her fingers were speckled like brown chicken’s eggs. They felt both hard and soft, sticks in tissue paper. Her veins were ruptured;...	51 views Rate it
To Marguarite — Jane grace taylor	Goodbye goodbye my good dear friend, my dear one. How I want to take your pain away. Your lucid eyes tell me how your body betrays you. How can...	51 views Rate it