Examples Of Narrative Poems
Published: July 2017
Narrative poems are stories in poem form. Narrative poems are one of the oldest forms of poetry and indeed all literature.
Narrative poetry was used in ancient times as a means of passing down important stories. Many people did not how to read and write and captivating stories told rhythmically, with repetition and rhymes were a way to ensure that stories important to the culture were remembered and passed down through the generations.
This collection contains narrative poems by famous and modern poets.
52 Narrative Poems - Poems That Tell A Story
-
The Three Little Pigs
Famous Poem
The animal I really dig,
More...
Above all others is the pig.
Pigs are noble. Pigs are clever,
Pigs are courteous. However,Featured Shared StoryThis is an unanticipated and unexpected poem. Though the title sounds childish, it is a complete transformation of the story Three Little Pigs! Roald Dahl has a creative mind which I...
-
Cinderella
Famous Poem
I guess you think you know this story.
More...
You don't. The real one's much more gory.
The phoney one, the one you know,
Was cooked up years and years ago,Featured Shared StoryYes, Roald Dahl has a whole book of revolting rhymes like this one. You should read it. Hilarious.
-
The Strongest Girl I Ever Knew
She never got to dance
More...
Or go to her own prom.
She never got the chance
To forget where she came from.Featured Shared StoryThe poem was very touching. I enjoyed reading it, and it reminds me of someone I know and is part of my life. She is none other than my sister. She was always on her feet doing things just...
-
'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Famous Poem
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
More...
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;Featured Shared StoryI remember hearing this poem as a little youngster. I would also read this to my daughter and nephews each year right before Christmas! It is a wonderful poem to share with your family!...
-
The Pig
Famous Poem
In England once there lived a big
More...
And wonderfully clever pig.
To everybody it was plain
That Piggy had a massive brain.Featured Shared StoryI like this poem because it is contrary to what is normal, as the pig tries to eat the farmer instead of the other way around and it shows the power of humans over all other living things....
-
The Spider And The Fly
Famous Poem
"Will you walk into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly;
More...
"'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you may spy.
The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,
And I have many curious things to show when you are there."Featured Shared StoryThis is a beautiful poem, very beautiful! It can as well be a warning to school girls who are prone to dating those men out there. Symbolically, the spider in the poem is a male and the fly...
-
The Ballad Of Rum
A dog wandered into our garden one day,
More...
A friendly old mutt, didn't look like a stray.
We never discovered whence he had come,
But we brushed him and fed him and the kids called him Rum.Featured Shared StoryOh my, Peter...in all the years that I have been reading about dogs, the poems, tales and stories always made me smile. Tonight though, reading your poem for the first time, something...
-
Little Red Riding Hood And The Wolf
Famous Poem
As soon as Wolf began to feel
More...
That he would like a decent meal,
He went and knocked on Grandma's door.
When Grandma opened it, she sawFeatured Shared StoryI love a good laugh - great fun. A good choice to be poem of the day in this festive season. Ann
-
Annabel Lee
Famous Poem
It was many and many a year ago,
More...
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;Featured Shared StoryI have always enjoyed reading the poem of Anabelle Lee. One day my grandson came home and told me he had to memorize and recite it for a 7th grade competition. I was delighted to help him. In...
-
The Littlest Christmas Tree
The littlest Christmas tree
More...
lived in a meadow of green
among a family
of tall evergreens.Featured Shared StoryThis poem touched my heart and the story of your beautiful parents behind it... I have only come across it searching online. I will most certainly be reading up on all your other inspiring...
-
Us Two
Famous Poem
Wherever I am, there's always Pooh,
More...
There's always Pooh and Me.
Whatever I do, he wants to do,
"Where are you going today?" says Pooh:Featured Shared StoryWell my name is Rahma and my best friend is called Innocent. We have been friends for 10 years now since I was in primary school. He was good at math, and I was great in English. Our...
-
Paul Bunyan
Famous Poem
He rode through the woods on a big blue ox,
More...
He had fists as hard as choppin' blocks,
Five hundred pounds and nine feet tall...that's Paul.
Featured Shared StoryThis poem is easily identifiable as a classic, and it contains facts and emotions we all share throughout life at some time or other. Great reading and a great share. Well worth real...
-
Casey At The Bat
Famous Poem
The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day;
More...
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play,
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A pall-like silence fell upon the patrons of the game.Featured Shared StoryNo Stories yet, You can be the first!
-
A Boy Named Sue
Famous Poem
Well, my daddy left home when I was three,
More...
and he didn't leave much to Ma and me,
just this old guitar and a bottle of booze.
Now I don't blame him because he run and hid,Featured Shared StoryJohnny Cash was the right person to sing these lyrics. He made an interesting song from an awesome poem. Very entertaining. Love it! Jac. Judy A. Campbell
-
The Raven
Famous Poem
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
More...
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.Featured Shared StoryNo Stories yet, You can be the first!
-
Family Circle
in Father Poems
When I am born, you are here
More...
In your eye, I see a tear
Time flies and already I'm two
"Look, Daddy, I can tie my shoe!"Featured Shared StoryWow! Words cannot describe the quality of this poem. It is touching and another thing is that it co-relates with life's reality. Thanks a lot and thumbs up for the great job!
-
The Ballad Of The Harp Weaver
Famous Poem
"Son," said my mother,
More...
When I was knee-high,
"you've need of clothes to cover you,
and not a rag have I.Featured Shared StoryThe poem is a short, sweet, and precise journey of a great son-mother relationship. It takes one through the sacred and holy shares of time given by a mother in dedication to her child. The...
-
"The Fire" In Haiku
in Haiku
I was in fire,
More...
The room was dark and somber.
I sleep peacefully.
Featured Shared StoryIt is a good poem. I like it a lot. It is also narrated well.
-
The Owl And The Pussy-Cat
Famous Poem
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
More...
In a beautiful pea-green boat,
They took some honey, and plenty of money,
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.Featured Shared StoryNo Stories yet, You can be the first!
-
The Charge Of The Light Brigade
Famous Poem
Half a league, half a league,
More...
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.Featured Shared StoryNo Stories yet, You can be the first!
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement