A Smooth Beach
A Comparison Between Waves And Time
in Beach Poems
Waves continuously wash away footprints,
Like time washes away, leaving you with a clean slate.
A smooth beach.
Waves wash away the good and bad.
Poems Technique Of Symbolism
Published: July 2018
13 Poems With Symbolism
Symbolism is a technique used in writing when one thing stands for something else. Some examples of symbolism are a rainbow represents hope, a withering leaf stands for aging and a dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace.
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Note To Self
Metaphor For Dealing With ChangeBe like the willow that bends,
shade that it sends,
peace that it lends.
Featured Shared StoryThis is an amazing poem - saying so much in very few words. Things don't always go the way we want, and sometimes we have to adapt and do so cheerfully - a very important lesson. It is also...
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Vibrant Colors
Don't Judge MeDon't judge my cover; it's not mine.
I was given this to wear for the duration of my time.
Over time it has become creased, ripped, and worn,
A once perfect canvas the day I was born. -
A Butterfly
Poem About Being Comforted By Grandma's Spiritin Spiritual Poems about Death
A caterpillar walks in beauty
through the sunshine and the rain,
leaving sweet memories
to ease away the pain. -
Endure Like A Tree
Poem About Enduring The Hardships You Face In Lifein Hope Poems
To get through life you have to endure as a tree does.
When Mother Nature tries to bring you down,
You will never fall; you will stand your ground.
You will encounter burning flames.Featured Shared StoryHello I am Salih Abass. I lost my father while I was very young, and I was taken away from my mother to my grandmother even before I was two years. She took me to school. I lost my grandmom...
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The Rose
You're Beautiful As YourselfThe sun went away
The sky went black
Up came the wind
I fell on my back... -
Caged Bird
Analysis of Form and Technique
The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current endsFeatured Shared StoryI remember this poem from my guided reading class in 5th grade. I remember it well. This poem really touched me, and reading it again just made my day. This poem, I remember it being about...
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Mother To Son
Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And splinters,Featured Shared StoryI was not a very good student when I was in school. I did the minimal amount of work required, retained little and barely paid attention. In 1965, my 8th grade English teacher read MOTHER TO...
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A Poison Tree
Analysis of Form and Technique
I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.Featured Shared StoryA Poison Tree is a short and deceptively simple poem about repressing anger and the consequences of doing so. The speaker tells of how they fail to communicate their wrath to their foe and...
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Mighty Oak
Strong And Inspiring Like A Mighty TreePicture
Stand tall, oh mighty oak, for all the world to see.
Your strength and undying beauty forever amazes me.
Though storm clouds hover above you,
Your branches span the skyFeatured Shared StoryThis poem has greatly touched me. The poet has a firm faith in his father, which every son ought to have. A father is the center point for a son's life. To have faith in him and live the life...
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