Discover Inspiring Poems: Dive into a World of Verse on TxtTale

Explore a rich collection of poems on TxtTale, where words weave stories of emotion, imagination, and reflection. Join our vibrant community of poets and share your own creations today.

Classic Poems

Delve into the timeless beauty of classic poems that have captivated readers for generations. From the works of Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson, discover verses that explore the depth of human emotion and experience. These poems have stood the test of time, offering wisdom, beauty, and insight.

Contemporary Poems

Discover the fresh and dynamic voices of contemporary poets. Our collection features a diverse array of styles and themes, reflecting the modern world's complexity and vibrancy. From free verse to structured forms, these poems capture the spirit of our times, offering new perspectives and creative expressions.

Nature Poems

Immerse yourself in the serene and powerful world of nature through poetry. Our selection of nature poems celebrates the beauty and majesty of the natural world, from majestic mountains to delicate flowers. These verses invite you to pause, reflect, and find solace in the wonders of nature.

Love Poems

Explore the many facets of love with our curated collection of love poems. Whether you're looking for passionate sonnets, tender verses, or heartfelt confessions, these poems capture the essence of love in all its forms. Experience the joy, longing, and depth of emotion that love inspires.

Inspirational Poems

Find motivation and encouragement in our collection of inspirational poems. These verses uplift and inspire, offering hope and strength in times of challenge. From famous motivational poems to original works by emerging poets, discover words that empower and energize your spirit.

Seasonal Poems

Celebrate the changing seasons with poems that capture the essence of each time of year. From the blooming flowers of spring to the crisp leaves of autumn, our seasonal poems reflect the beauty and transitions of the natural world. Enjoy verses that resonate with the rhythms of nature.

Haiku and Short Poems

Enjoy the simplicity and elegance of haiku and short poems. These brief but powerful verses distill complex emotions and scenes into just a few lines, offering a moment of reflection and clarity. Discover the art of saying much with little, and find beauty in brevity.

Community Favorites

Explore the most beloved poems selected by our community. These favorites have resonated with readers, earning their place as cherished pieces of our collection. Discover why these poems have touched the hearts of many and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts and favorites.

Pandora's Regret

Thursday 21st of November 2024

Pandora's Regret A gilded gift, a curious sight, A vessel sealed, a forbidden light. With trembling hand, I lifted high, Ignorance my guide, a fatal cry.A whirlwind unleashed, a tempest's roar, A world transformed, forevermore. Despair took hold, a chilling, icy grip, As sorrow's shadow stole hope's fading slip.A heart now heavy, a soul forlorn, A life forever changed, a lesson born. I yearned to turn back time, undo the deed, To silence the chaos, the world's dire need.Yet, in the darkness, a flicker of light, A glimmer of hope,a guiding sight. Though burdened by guilt, I'll strive to mend, To learn and grow, until l...
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Once a Soul Asked an Angel:

Sunday 3rd of November 2024

Once a soul asked an angel:
- Why should I go to Earth?
I am afraid of all the dangers,
Waiting for me after birth.

 

The angel answered with a  warm voice:
- No reason for your fear,
Cause everytime you take a choice,
l will be always near.

 

- But how could I know you if
You change your face with other?
- For your ease and relief
You should call me: “Mother”.

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Jesus

Wednesday 30th of October 2024

A rhyming sonnet about Jesus Christ by Geoffrey Waugh.

Sin stalks the soul, and permeates the whole
Of life lived here where we, while bound by fear,
Hunt far and near for freedom to appear
From pole to pole with our minds in control.
That worthy goal seems mockery.  Sin stole
Our freedom dear, left pain and woe to sear
Each life, a mere heartache, or sob, or tear,
Like a lost mole, blind, dirty in its hole.
God’s love stepped in to fight and conquer sin
Through Christ who bled and died and rose as Head
Supreme of all who claim Him Lord.  Our fall,
Clamour and din may end in Him.  We win
Release from dread, freedom, life from the dead,
Unbound from gall, in answer to His call.

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softly screams,

Tuesday 17th of September 2024

In the hazel of a stormy sky,  I feel the world begin to break.  A cage I built in days gone by,  Now holds me, though my heart aches.   Hidden truths I dared not see,  Lie buried deep beneath the night.  I'm afraid of what they’ll be to me,  If I dare to seek their light.   The dark night whispers broken dreams,  Of love once dear but lost to time.  The storm outside, it softly screams,  While shadows steal what once was mine.   In this storm, I stand alone,  Afraid of all I’ll never know.  A broken soul, far from home,  In ...
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An ode to the Muse

Friday 6th of September 2024

This is my English rendition of Dwana Sastry’s nānēs tribute in Telugu to the Jnānpēth ascendant, Dr. C. Narayana Reddy (Cināre), on his 75th birthday.Cingireddi Narayana Reddy (29 July 1931 – 12 June 2017) was an Indian Telugu-language poet and writer. Reddy had produced over eighty literary works including poems, prose-plays, lyrical plays, translations, and ghazals. He was also a professor, lyricist, actor, and Rajya Sabha politician. Reddy was awarded the Jnānpēth  Award by the government of India in 1988, and he served as the Vice Chancellor of Telugu University. 1                 &...
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Wishes of the dead

Friday 30th of August 2024

And if today I breath,My final breathe.If by good luck I depart today,To the land of no return.Do not weep,dear brothers.Do not mourn,I beg you!For I would have been promoted!And like a soldier battlng for his people,I would be fighting for your grandchildren,I would be purifying the atmosphere,For your upcoming generations.I would be rebuking the evil spirits,That have polluted the air,For the good of your upcoming generations!Listen to me,dear brothers,Incase I depart today,Do not wish me fare well,I do not need those fare well wishes,To fight against the spirits of poverty,To battle against the spirits of corruption,That are filling the air!I need those machetes, please!Bury my body with ...
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THERE WAS A COUNTRY

Tuesday 27th of August 2024

There was a country where once… 

all the flowers were cut, and children’s toys lost their magic.

Where hate was the daily bread. 

There was a country where once… 

God was banished… 

God was banished… 

God was banished…

 

 

 

 

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Leaf Angel by Chantal Bellehumeur

Friday 23rd of August 2024

(This poem was originally published in the arts section of The Suburban Newspaper's website) I hid my sadness behind a fake smileraking coloured leaves into a neat pileI didn't know why I wanted to cryon this nice fall day with a clear blue skyThe tears just randomly crept up on mebut I thought it best not to set them freeThinking back to happy times as a childI decided to have fun and go wildI looked at the big leaf pile I just madeand decided to act like a grenadeWithout a care in the world I jumped ininstantly forgetting my chagrinI threw a bunch of leaves into the airthen let them fall into my face and hairThe stern neighbours' reaction made me giggleand I laughed more at the leaves...
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Not a De ja vu

Friday 16th of August 2024

The poet persona made use of a first person plural narrative technique, to converse with his fellow citizens to have a childlike protest an ongoing protest. He implores the citizen clamouring as one voice, to be tuned (a fearsome crescendo) to the extent that even the voiceless (citizens with no power{dumbs}, or with little power{twisted tongues, stammerers}) should be given voices (to contribute) to speak to the government (the dead deaf) who might know not what the majority are going through. To tell them what we are asking for is our right, visibly readable in our raised placard, (brailled in our raised hands) they should let food be affordable and enough, our mined crude oil be...
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In my arms

Friday 16th of August 2024

A poem that is rich in imagery and the use of extended metaphors, aimed at the lover of the poet persona. The poet persona expresses himself in the first line of the first stanza in an imaginary place very far away from his lover ( a moon with an edge does not exist), seeing through his open concentrated mind, his lover in her room embracing their good memories. He expresses his words with live images such as a feather and a dove in the second stanza. The former is known for being light and soft, and the latter known for its tranquility, both are the attributes of a whisper, would reach her from his far imaginary place to her room. That they meeting is inevitable, as time is only w...
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