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Welcome to our page dedicated to ballad poems! Ballads are a form of poetry that tell a story through song. They often have a repetitive structure and use simple language to convey their message. Here, you will find a collection of ballad poems from various poets, each with their own unique style and story to tell. From tales of love and loss to adventures of heroes and villains, these ballads will take you on a journey through different times and places. So sit back, relax, and let the rhythm of the ballad wash over you as you enjoy these timeless tales in poetic form.

Displaying 1,316 poems from the Ballad poetic form.

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The Tiniest Ghost — Ryan "Rev" McLean	In the back of your closet, far deeper than most is an old haunted shoe with the Tiniest Ghost. The minuscule moans echo from your tiny host. ...	97 views Rate it
Autumn wish — Rocky smith lintons	The first time we met Was just like a dream You made my heart quakes And beat just like the stream waves There the feeling began to rise And form...	88 views Rate it
"Timeclock Love" — Irena Horodynska	My Lord If you only knew… Each though, that comes to my mind, Each morning breeze with your view, Each ghost with your face at night, Each...	86 views Rate it
Beginnings — Walt Benson	If I could go back in time to the beginning, Before fate toyed and played upon my feelings. Before my heart was ever torn and broken. Before I built...	81 views Rate it
A Weed Grown Through Concrete — B.C. Byron	Sprouted through a narrow channel, Squeezed along the way. Thirsty, withered, rooted shallow, Reaching for the day. Pushing upward, No retreat, A...	80 views Rate it
To a Vernal Equinox — John W. May	They mingle on the naked maples— Sparse, the yellow leaves; And soon their plight will be our fables Told on winter eves. The crimson hearth,...	77 views Rate it
The Hole — Paula Hardin	There’s a hole in my soul Nobody can fill but me I tried to fill it with chips And even tried sweet tea I begged for attention Even danced around...	76 views Rate it
Ballad of a Buddhist Boy — John W. May	The Buddha is my guide, my sage; He shows me lasting joy. He teaches me, despite my age, To be a humble boy. I practice every Noble Truth, ...	74 views Rate it
Another Gain in Heaven — Amanda King	Another Angel has gained her wings a beautiful person indeed. It was you that was worth knowing, In Jesus Christ you were growing. A joyful voice...	74 views Rate it
The Day God Called Your Name — Carmen Johnston	The Day God Called Your Name We did not know when we awoke, what grief was on the way, Had no idea that God had said, “You are coming home Today”…...	73 views Rate it
Each Moon — TRISHA E RAYFIELD	Each night looking over Of what a sight to see Half of the world is sleeping The other leaning on a tree Is it the stars that find us there Randomly...	71 views Rate it
Lanterns Lane — Ben Gray	On lanterns lane The stranger walked And the heavens belched with rain, As thunder roared on the gloaming road And lightning took its aim. The...	70 views Rate it
GLADIATOR — Daniel Mayon	A coliseum warrior, his only verve, Catapults grizzled moments, continuing swerve. Mighty, fearless, Assembled and brave, Oblivious and forthcoming,...	69 views Rate it
Imperfect Me — Tabitha Brady	Imperfect me I have listened as you’ve poured your soul out to me.. I’ve stayed quiet and I’ve let you talk. I’ve listened to every word,...	68 views Rate it
Is It Ending? (tribute to robert service) — Douglas Blair	I was passing the Trail of Adventure And old snowshoes dancing delight. Abandoning most of good pleasure Marveling at boreal nights. Dogs were...	66 views Rate it
Wings Of Love — Gerald Logie	Like a frightened, beautiful butterfly In a cocoon the world don't see If you truly want to spread your wings Then my love can set you free. Just...	62 views Rate it
Birth — John W. May	I. I knew, before my birth to be, The planet that I chose, But angels who were prepping me Induced a gentle doze: They...	61 views Rate it
A Wolf in Witch Doctor's Clothing — A Wolf in Witch Doctor's Clothing	In the beginning, God chose a lady, To embody the broken seal of death, Yet no knight's tongue uttered "Oh, milady," For this witch doctor stole away...	61 views Rate it
I Promise — Dominique Brown	...	61 views Rate it
Moldova Burns — Stephen Puls	In a world of mass destruction Where missiles fall like rain All his city…deconstruction A man is crying in Ukraine Petro grew up in Moldova This...	61 views Rate it
Twin Towers — Dave Cajigas Vukusich	Both police and firefighters and those in desks and planes, both those who worked to feed their kids, or traveled different lanes, they all fell down...	60 views Rate it
Soul Ties — Tabitha Brady	I’ve met your soul before. I’ve held your heart with mine.. Our souls have danced.. Long before our bodies met The second I felt you, your...	58 views Rate it
These Walls — Jessica Stevens	I've been going it alone Wondering why I'd tackle these things all on my own Suffering a million heartbreaks in my head Just to guarantee That by...	58 views Rate it
Emerson Park — John W. May	There’s snow there now where once she lay Alone that Autumn eve, And though that day seems far away, I still lamenting grieve...	57 views Rate it
The boxer — Jeff Patry	Ass over tea kettle He falls and he falls. Ass over backward He flops and he sprawls. But he rises again to continue the fight Jab, jab, uppercut –...	57 views Rate it

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