Lekhny post -29-Sep-2022

Most beautiful poems about life have a distinctive and elegant style and rhythm which elevate the sentiments expressed and invite us to respond on a soul level.

We’ve curated some of the best poems about life to uplift you.

25 Exquisitely Beautiful Poems about Life

One’s taste in poetry is subjective, and what might move or inspire you, might not touch others the same way.

However, most poetry about life has a universal quality to it. The themes reflected in the poet’s language speak to truths we all recognize.

If you are new to poetry, let’s start with some shorter poems that speak volumes in just a few words.

Short Poems about Life

Risk, by Anaïs Nin

And then the day came,
when the risk
to remain tight
in a bud
was more painful
than the risk
it took
to blossom.

“Hope” is the thing with feathers, by Emily Dickinson

“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –

And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –
And sore must be the storm –
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm –

I’ve heard it in the chillest land –
And on the strangest Sea –
Yet – never – in Extremity,
It asked a crumb – of me.

The Dust of Snow

The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.