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Blank Verse Poems

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!

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The Miracle of Morning — Amanda Gorman	I thought I’d awaken to a world in mourning. Heavy clouds crowding, a society storming. But there’s something different on this golden morning. Something...	16,199 views Rate it
Lovelight — Ron Stillman	Hear me calling, you shining orb, out in dark, sister of Earth. Cast your light into eyes lonely as my howl, so my mate in hiding see her way to my...	10,013 views Rate it
Rocket Time — Douglas J. Gillert	Sometimes the screenshots appear blurred, the winter fogging camera lenses in Ukraine, details not fine enough for telescopic videos. But it’s true, I...	2,019 views Rate it
A Fallen Rose — Lawrence Walters	A fallen Rose, its petals stout, Lay on the garden floor. A victim of a summer storm It seemed to be no more. A grateful hand then picked it up And...	1,465 views Rate it
We Must Face History — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Facing history of those defaced in history. Those ghettoed by racial segregation, wearing badges of dishonor imposed upon them. Those...	626 views Rate it
Says the Snowflake of the Snow: “I and My Father Are One!” — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Each earthly being is like a snowflake, unique and entire unto itself… now intertwining… now commingling in conformation to create… a...	530 views Rate it
Soon the Shrub Will Out — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Soon the shrub will out … Spring again — The cycle of life repeating. Image superimposed on image: A face in a crowd reminding… Of your face… Of a...	496 views Rate it
Warning — Jenny Joseph (Jennifer Ruth Joseph)	When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me, And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer...	446 views Rate it
A Parody on Sara Henderson Hay’s “Story Hour” — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Mama, I remember: The Dragon, The Bad Fairy. The Princess and The Sleeper. (And The Sleepwaker too) … And the death of Humpty Dumpty. As he sat upon...	446 views Rate it
Self-Reference — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Transfigured , transmogrified, transliterated. The Word — As “Self-Reference” … As referent for Self… Disguised as I/Me Masking its hidden Self … ...	388 views Rate it
Proverbs in Jamaican Creole (JMC) — Karl Constantine FOLKES	JMC Proverb: “Ben di trih wen it yong, kaaz wen it uol it a goh brok.” English Translation: “Bend a tree while it is young, because when it is old,...	377 views Rate it
The Flower — Graham Byrne	Can a flower break the silence Create wonder then a smile Overcome the cry of sadness Even for a little while When someone’s lost a loved one ...	339 views Rate it
Politics — Michael Matalon	We listen to the politicians Who seem more like magicians That pull answers out from a hat They stir up our inner feelings With claims of future...	281 views Rate it
CHARACTERS INSIDE OF A STORY — mad hippie poet	Everyone is some sort of a character in someone else's story for how long they stay remains on how long the words are that they need to say and the lesson...	272 views Rate it
TIME — Michael Matalon	We move through time in perfect sync At the speed of light in a timeless...	249 views Rate it
Fate — Namrata Bhattacharya	Blinking in thought so deep, Not letting my heart to weep. Thought of fate it is, Finding my love in...	220 views Rate it
The Jolly Roger — Paul Marauder	The Jolly Roger On board the Jolly Roger the fickle crew listen to their fickle captain as he speaks with his fickle tongue. Spitting blame and...	165 views Rate it
Breath — Megan Wolf	Breath in... breath out... Within the darkness, you were my light Held upon a pedestal you made me feel alive Your kindness enwrapped me like a blanket on...	150 views Rate it
The Cog — JESUS BETANCOURT	We're all just a cog On the cogwheel churning The existence of all...	140 views Rate it
The Indian Rail — cheena Puri	The Indian Rail The mesmerizing sound of the whistle of the Indian rail, Rushing forward on its trail. The expanse of mud hills on either side...	138 views Rate it
The Thought of Fixity and Movement — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Transfix yourselves on the thought of fixity and movement. I hope you’re moved by...	133 views Rate it
The Root Cause — Benson Chukwueke	Sometimes, better to dig it up from the root and expose it to daylight cos' it's not good for a man to sleep all day and not wake up to his...	131 views Rate it
An Early Snow Makes No Sound — John Martino	The trees are all brown and dropping leaves, their bareness too late. The forest in Fall, a place of peace, has met a grim fate. An early snow...	117 views Rate it
What if i die? — Ruchi Agarwal	What If I...	116 views Rate it
Another day — The flapper	Another day Without you Hurts like hell Drop another coin In my wishing well Why you left You would never say I closed my eyes You went...	113 views Rate it