Inspirational Poems by Teens

Inspirational Poems by Teens

Poems about Inspiration and Hope

Genuine feelings of self worth, confidence, and happiness can be elusive. Sometimes you need a little inspiration to believe in yourself and find a source of motivation. Often other people's words or experiences can give you just that inspiration. They can also help you to live up to challenges, become the person you want to be, try new things, learn from your mistakes, and find happiness. Life may not be perfect, but it can still be beautiful. You just have to learn how to find inspiration in life, in spite of its many imperfections.

41 Inspirational Poems by Teens

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  1. 1. I Wish To Be

    • By Zuleigha Z. Patel
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2021 with permission of the Author.

    The woman I wish to be
    She's flawless in her step
    And graceful in her actions
    She's unafraid of her abilities

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 210
    • Favorited 14
    • Votes 44
    • Rating 4.64
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  3. 2. The Old Oak Tree


    • By Erica
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2017 with permission of the Author.

    Sometimes at night I get up from my bed.
    I go outside and I lay down my head.

    On these cool fall nights, I lay in peace

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1064
    • Favorited 18
    • Votes 182
    • Rating 4.60
    Featured Shared Story

    Hello everybody! I am the author of this poem, and I just noticed that we reached 50 shares! Wow! I would like to thank everybody out there who shared my poem. It means a lot to me!...

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  5. 3. Fairytale Girl

    • By Annabel Lee Winters
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2016 with permission of the Author.

    I'm not that girl who's loved by all.
    Don't wear dresses or go to balls.
    I'm not the kind who likes to sing.
    Don't dream of wearing a diamond ring.

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    • Stories 3
    • Shares 3277
    • Favorited 49
    • Votes 519
    • Rating 4.60
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    I am like this. I do not want a prince charming in life. I am strong enough to take care of myself, and I will be independent as well. Super proud to be a girl!

  6. 4. Found

    • By Ronni Merriweather
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I know I'm smiling, but don't take it for what it seems
    'Cause the only time I'm happy is when I'm in my dreams
    'Cause my life is that lonely kid cast out in the shadows.
    Full of tears, frowns, and many lost battles.

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    • Stories 6
    • Shares 2051
    • Favorited 81
    • Votes 910
    • Rating 4.59
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    I can definitely relate because for five years of my life I was in and out of mental hospitals for cutting and taking pills but also for feeling super depressed. I do hope you find your way...

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  7. 5. Never Give In

    • By Greg Thung
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Sometimes in life the road becomes slippery and you tumble and fall.
    But don't lose heart; just get up and forget it all.

    When you think you've had enough and can't take anymore,

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 2988
    • Favorited 60
    • Votes 345
    • Rating 4.56
    Featured Shared Story

    This is a nice poem! My friend has lost a lot, and I know this will make them feel better. Keep writing!

  8. 6. United

    • By Erica
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2017 with permission of the Author.

    Do we stay silent
    Or raise our voices?
    Do we give in
    Or make our choices?

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    • Stories 6
    • Shares 4088
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 482
    • Rating 4.55
    Featured Shared Story

    Hi Erica! I read all your poems... they're beautiful
    I know you posted this years ago but I really miss your poems, I don't know why you're not posting anymore but I hope you're...

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  9. 7. Hold Your Heart

    • By Ashley Bahr
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2012 with permission of the Author.

    Remember those days when you were young?
    Life was as easy as it could be.
    There were laughs and stories and dreams.
    You saw the sunshine and you were free.

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1011
    • Favorited 50
    • Votes 320
    • Rating 4.54
    Featured Shared Story

    I love your poem! After my Dad left and I started to get bullied, I stopped believing in God. In my mind, there was no such thing as Christ. So after I moved schools my sophomore year in high...

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  10. 8. There Is Hope

    • By Bethany G.
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2013 with permission of the Author.

    There's this girl.
    She never gives up on you.

    She loves everyone the same,

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    • Stories 5
    • Shares 278
    • Favorited 35
    • Votes 155
    • Rating 4.51
    Featured Shared Story

    This hit me hard. I always try to make others happy, I'll smile, I'll listen, I'll make sure that they know they're loved. When it comes to myself, though, I never let anyone see how deep...

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  11. 9. Your Worth

    • By Caitlyn Morton
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2012 with permission of the Author.

    They say never give up.
    Never give in.
    Keep fighting that fight
    So the devil doesn't win.

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    • Stories 8
    • Shares 5987
    • Favorited 121
    • Votes 1062
    • Rating 4.50
    Featured Shared Story

    I love your poem, Caitlyn! A while ago I was searching for lyrics or poems to use for my composition for my music GCSE, and I stumbled upon your poem and was instantly inspired by your words...

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  12. 10. Clear Vision

    • By Anne M. Snell
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018 with permission of the Author.

    She longs to be pretty,
    Because all she sees are her flaws.
    She doesn't see that those "flaws"
    Are really her perfection.

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 1029
    • Favorited 47
    • Votes 133
    • Rating 4.50
    Featured Shared Story

    This, to me, describes something similar that my friends said/wrote about me. It shocked me at the time how much they cared about me. I felt unlovable after me and my mom started fighting...

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  13. 11. Strong Women

    • By Keisha Swafford
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 22, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    We are soft and feminine,
    Pretty and stylish,
    We are strong in heart,
    We keep going on and on,

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 27
    • Favorited 3
    • Votes 6
    • Rating 4.50
  14. 12. Life Will Never Wait

    • By Elizabeth A Cox
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2018 with permission of the Author.

    I used to be that girl,
    The one who hid in the shadows,
    The one who hid her face from others,
    The one who drowned in her tears.

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 540
    • Favorited 49
    • Votes 105
    • Rating 4.49
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    I had a similar childhood in which many rejected my company. As I grew up, I identified my skills and I could draw the attention of others. My teachers were helpful in this regard. I feel...

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  15. 13. Be Yourself

    People want me to be different,
    not the way I want to be,

    People want me to be different,

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 59
    • Favorited 10
    • Votes 61
    • Rating 4.48
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  16. 14. Just Because


    • By Angie M Flores
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Just because I have never done drugs, doesn't mean I'm not cool.
    Just because I am a virgin, doesn't make me lame.
    Just because I'm not a fighter, doesn't mean I'm weak.
    Just because I am not a party girl, doesn't mean I can't hang.

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    • Stories 17
    • Shares 2363
    • Favorited 137
    • Votes 2053
    • Rating 4.47
    Featured Shared Story

    It's a really cool poem, kudos to you. Anytime, I think about composing one, I cry buckets instead. Being a teen is really difficult.

  17. 15. Mirror

    • By Matthew Young
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015 with permission of the Author.

    You see a girl
    Who is crying for help.
    She thinks she's alone.
    She hurts herself.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 879
    • Favorited 63
    • Votes 399
    • Rating 4.45
  18. 16. A Few More Steps

    • By Kayla White
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.

    You're almost there.
    Just a few more steps.
    You can beat this game,
    a lot like chess.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 119
    • Favorited 10
    • Votes 49
    • Rating 4.45
  19. 17. For All Those People


    • By Ella Phillips
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2016 with permission of the Author.

    This is for all those people
    Who hide in the dark,
    For those who feel hopeless,
    For those with a broken heart.

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    • Stories 14
    • Shares 8222
    • Favorited 145
    • Votes 1385
    • Rating 4.44
    Featured Shared Story

    Give of yourself. This is such a caring poem. You are so right; in God's eyes, everyone is special and important. Never should anyone give up on their dreams and goals. Remember, you are here...

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  20. 18. True Feelings

    • By Wesley
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2012 with permission of the Author.

    What do you do when your world falls apart,
    When your secrets rip and tear at your heart?
    What happens when the truth becomes a lie,
    When your own happiness you defy?

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 489
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 168
    • Rating 4.44
  21. 19. I Believe In Myself

    • By Faith Mcgee
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2016 with permission of the Author.

    In this world, I want to be many things.
    People tell me I can't be everything,
    But I can't listen to what they say.
    I can't let their envy control what I think.

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 5507
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 1366
    • Rating 4.42
    Featured Shared Story

    You can be anything if you are rid of ego and arrogance. You can be anything if you respect elders and parents. You can be anything with perseverance.

  22. 20. Life May Be Hard

    • By JC CR
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2016 with permission of the Author.

    Don't stop and scream at the pebble that made you fall.
    If you can't get up, at least crawl.
    You gotta move forward
    And never be cornered

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    • Stories 1
    • Shares 1859
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 255
    • Rating 4.42
    Featured Shared Story

    Dear Sara,
    I'm a teen, and I can relate your poem! I get that feeling sometimes. Your poem is very encouraging and beautiful. I think next time I feel that way I will look at your poem. Best...

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