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Welcome to our page dedicated to ballad poems! Ballads are a form of poetry that tell a story through song. They often have a repetitive structure and use simple language to convey their message. Here, you will find a collection of ballad poems from various poets, each with their own unique style and story to tell. From tales of love and loss to adventures of heroes and villains, these ballads will take you on a journey through different times and places. So sit back, relax, and let the rhythm of the ballad wash over you as you enjoy these timeless tales in poetic form.

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The Prince of Orange — Thomas Edward Orsillo	Behold the Prince of orange, the peaches sang to me, while starlings intently foraged beneath the apple tree. Your garden is forbidden. The autumn wind,...	116 views Rate it
Choices — Dawn Renee Hill	Frozen inside myself…i cannot breathe. Blinded to the facts that i cannot see. Living inside myself, i cannot feel. This world around me, it cannot be...	116 views Rate it
The Fisherman — Donna Simons	The Fisherman Razor-sharp winds toss a lone ship at sea into crushing waves, godless, unholy. Hail and lightning shatter the sky as thunder taunts...	114 views Rate it
To Honor Us — George Burnette	To honor us on this day in fields afar in graves we lay. You know us not, why should you care? So long ago our souls laid bare. Our lifeless bodies...	114 views Rate it
The Tiniest Ghost — Ryan "Rev" McLean	In the back of your closet, far deeper than most is an old haunted shoe with the Tiniest Ghost. The minuscule moans echo from your tiny host. ...	113 views Rate it
Bowlers Poem Award — Lawrence Gene Ingle	You bowled the ball, that made them fall, 'twas done in games of pleasure, Many saw, with thrill and awe, As you bowled with skillful...	113 views Rate it
Shortened Not Is The Lord's Hand — Stella Casson	Shortened not is the Lord’s hand He can save you sinner, stand Deafened not is the Lord’s ear He can hear your prayers and tears. But sin hides you...	113 views Rate it
Tales of the Peregrine Pendant — Jennifer Ames (Pierro)	Dear RE, How often, as children, did we escape to the sea, Dreaming of the life we might someday foresee? And since the planet engulfed you and stole...	111 views Rate it
In the Pale Brightness — Steven Maugham	The Pale Brightness Morning frost Sleeping lost Crunching grass Magpies pass In the pale brightness Singing breeze Breathing trees Healing...	110 views Rate it
Ghosts In The Mist — Jennifer Pierro Ames	'Twas right before sunrise, early in the morn, As I walked the foggy beach, a sense of the forlorn The ocean rumbling, but perfectly timed, And the...	104 views Rate it
Bobbi — Robin Loving	When knights wore white satin And courts had Crimson Kings We'd dance with the Jesters And laugh at the Queens. We loved tempting fate then ...	103 views Rate it
I do believe — Dennis R Monroe, jr	I do believe the Lord above Created you for me to love. He picked you out from all the rest, because he knew I'd love you best. I had a heart and...	99 views Rate it
To the Mosquito — John W. May	To the Mosquito How soft upon me you alight To draw up nectar (scarlet meal)— To siphon fluid from my frame From whatsoever...	92 views Rate it
Seems Like Only Yesterday — Charles Rushin	The day they took our mom away, The pines were proud and tall. Today they hang their withered limbs As if mourning for us all. Her Naked Lady Lilies...	91 views Rate it
Autumn wish — Rocky smith lintons	The first time we met Was just like a dream You made my heart quakes And beat just like the stream waves There the feeling began to rise And form...	90 views Rate it
"Timeclock Love" — Irena Horodynska	My Lord If you only knew… Each though, that comes to my mind, Each morning breeze with your view, Each ghost with your face at night, Each...	89 views Rate it
Beginnings — Walt Benson	If I could go back in time to the beginning, Before fate toyed and played upon my feelings. Before my heart was ever torn and broken. Before I built...	89 views Rate it
The Bluebird of Happiness — Aimee Marie Levron	The Bluebird of Happiness This is the 'Bluebird of Happiness”, For joy and happiness around it flows. And the pleasures it'll bring you, No one will...	88 views Rate it
The Day God Called Your Name — Carmen Johnston	The Day God Called Your Name We did not know when we awoke, what grief was on the way, Had no idea that God had said, “You are coming home Today”…...	85 views Rate it
A Weed Grown Through Concrete — B.C. Byron	Sprouted through a narrow channel, Squeezed along the way. Thirsty, withered, rooted shallow, Reaching for the day. Pushing upward, No retreat, A...	82 views Rate it
Eyes of a child — Joseph m Novo	Eyes of a child Bright and clear Seeing all things For the very first time Eyes of a child Pure and clean That sees the light For the very first...	81 views Rate it
To a Vernal Equinox — John W. May	They mingle on the naked maples— Sparse, the yellow leaves; And soon their plight will be our fables Told on winter eves. The crimson hearth,...	79 views Rate it
Ballad of a Buddhist Boy — John W. May	The Buddha is my guide, my sage; He shows me lasting joy. He teaches me, despite my age, To be a humble boy. I practice every Noble Truth, ...	79 views Rate it
Lanterns Lane — Ben Gray	On lanterns lane The stranger walked And the heavens belched with rain, As thunder roared on the gloaming road And lightning took its aim. The...	76 views Rate it
The Hole — Paula Hardin	There’s a hole in my soul Nobody can fill but me I tried to fill it with chips And even tried sweet tea I begged for attention Even danced around...	76 views Rate it