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18 Powerful Spiritual Poems To Touch The Heart

Spiritual poems are the expressions of souls who are striving on the upward path, encountering the hurdles that we all face and looking within to find answers.

I have chosen this selection of poetry as a means for you to explore your own feelings towards similar challenges in your life, and to strengthen your resolve to climb higher.

Spiritual poetry can be an enlightening way to understand spiritual teachings more fully and to start thinking ‘outside the box’.

Sharing spiritual poems can uplift, inspire, and provide comfort. Whether you’re seeking short verses, reflections on life, motivational insights, or musings on spiritual awakening, these unique compositions can resonate deeply.

Here you’ll find spiritual poems about life, love, inspiration and happiness. Whether you’re a spiritual person or not, this is where you can present, through poetry, your beliefs about if and what exists outside of our own physical world experiences.

Short Spiritual Poems

“the peace of wild things” by wendell berry.

When despair grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting for their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

The Light Within

In the heart’s silent whisper, A light does softly gleam, A beacon in the darkness, A guide to unseen dreams.

Eternal Echo

A breath, a sigh, The wind’s soft cry, Spirits dance in spaces high, In every moment, you and I.

“Even Such Is Time” by Sir Walter Raleigh

Even such is time, which takes in trust Our youth, our joys, and all we have, And pays us but with age and dust, Who in the dark and silent grave When we have wandered all our ways Shuts up the story of our days, And from which earth, and grave, and dust The Lord will raise me up, I trust.

“Permeability” By Izumi Shikibu

Although the wind blows terribly here, the moonlight also leaks between the roof planks of this ruined house.

“The Great Yes” By C.P. Cavafy

For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the great No. It’s clear at once who has the Yes ready within him; and saying it,

he goes from honor to honor, strong in his conviction. He who refuses does not repent. Asked again, he’d still say no. Yet that no—the right no— drags him down all his life.

There is no better way to express feelings of love, than with beautiful short love poems . Below, we’ve collected some of the best spiritual love poems to help get your creative juices flowing.

Spiritual Poems About Life

“the road not taken” by robert frost.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

“Auguries of Innocence” by William Blake

To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.

The Journey

Life’s a tapestry of moments, threaded with grace, Woven with challenges we bravely face. Each stitch a lesson, a growth, a gift, In this grand design, our spirits lift.

The River’s Course

Like a river, life meanders, twists, and turns, Through calm and storm, the water churns. In its flow, a wisdom deep, The soul’s course, a promise to keep.

These spiritual poems are all wonderful words of wisdom and love. Reading best poems about life will make you rethink about spirituality and enlightenment.

Inspirational Spiritual Poems

“if—” by rudyard kipling.

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; … Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

Like the dawn dispels the night, With inner strength, we face the fight. In every fall, a chance to rise, Beyond the pain, hope never dies.

Wings of Faith

On wings of faith, we soar above, Carried by the power of love. In each trial, a hidden grace, With courage, every fear we face.

“Dirge Without Music” by Edna St. Vincent Millay

I am not resigned to the shutting away of loving hearts in the hard ground. So it is, and so it will be, for so it has been, time out of mind: Into the darkness they go, the wise and the lovely. Crowned With lilies and with laurel they go; but I am not resigned.

Lovers and thinkers, into the earth with you. Be one with the dull, the indiscriminate dust. A fragment of what you felt, of what you knew, A formula, a phrase remains,—but the best is lost.

The answers quick and keen, the honest look, the laughter, the love,— They are gone. They are gone to feed the roses. Elegant and curled Is the blossom. Fragrant is the blossom. I know. But I do not approve. More precious was the light in your eyes than all the roses in the world.

Down, down, down into the darkness of the grave Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind; Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave. I know. But I do not approve. And I am not resigned.

“Go to the Limits of Your Longing” by Rainer Maria Rilke

God speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night.

These are the words we dimly hear:

You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me.

Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move in.

Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.

Don’t let yourself lose me.

Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness.

Give me your hand.

“The Props assist the House” By Emily Dickinson

Until the House is built And then the Props withdraw And adequate, erect, The House support itself And cease to recollect The Auger and the Carpenter— Just such a retrospect Hath the perfected Life— A past of Plank and Nail And slowness—then the Scaffolds drop Affirming it a Soul.

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Poems About Spiritual Awakening

“the song of wandering aengus” by william butler yeats.

I went out to the hazel wood, Because a fire was in my head, And cut and peeled a hazel wand, And hooked a berry to a thread; And when white moths were on the wing, And moth-like stars were flickering out, I dropped the berry in a stream And caught a little silver trout.

When I had laid it on the floor I went to blow the fire a-flame, But something rustled on the floor, And someone called me by my name: It had become a glimmering girl With apple blossom in her hair Who called me by my name and ran And faded through the brightening air.

Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and hilly lands, I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, And pluck till time and times are done, The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun.

“The Dark Night” by St. John of the Cross

One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings —ah, the sheer grace!— I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled.

In the silence, a whisper grows, An awakening, gently it shows. The soul stirs from its long sleep, Into the vast, the dive is deep.

The Unveiling

Eyes open to the divine’s embrace, A journey of heart, time, and space. In awakening, we find our place, In the infinite dance, a sacred grace.

Each poem serves as a window into the vast landscape of the human spirit, offering insights, reflections, and inspiration for the journey. Whether shared during moments of contemplation or as beacons of encouragement, these spiritual poems can be a source of light and understanding. These verses transcend time, offering solace, guidance, and moments of profound understanding.

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Poems about Spirituality

Uplifting Spiritual Poems

The realm of spirituality is mystical and mysterious. When we look at the world with an attitude of wonder and awe, we become aware that the world is filled with spiritual life. Part of spirituality is being willing to admit that something is beyond your comprehension. Science has its place in understanding the world but it will never have all the answers. When we look at the universe and into our own hearts and see that which we don't understand, we know that we have touched that which is unknowable and holy.

20 Powerful Spiritual Poems

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1. The Mercy And Strength

• By Ralph Quinonez
• Published by Family Friend Poems July 2015 with permission of the Author.

Lord, at times we come to you, our faith is not as strong. But in your loving arms we fall; you show us that we belong. You carry us when we think we can't go any longer.

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I love this poem. It's an excellent poem. One of my favorites from this website.

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2. A Woman's Virtue

• By Tonya Woodridge-Jarvis
• Published by Family Friend Poems January 2017 with permission of the Author.

A woman's virtue is her wisdom and her strength. She's poised, prim and proper, and always watches over her sheep. See, a woman has the ability to get the job done, no matter the circumstance. God equipped her that way and not by chance.

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3. A Cry From The Soul

• By Charlene Valladares
• Published by Family Friend Poems May 2011 with permission of the Author.

Trapped with nowhere to turn, life is changing beyond my control, causing this deep ache in the bottom of my soul. Someone else is pulling the strings,

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I hope everything has changed, light has fallen upon your soul and love and happiness knocked on your doorstep. No matter what we go through, always pray. Some things happen for reasons we...

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4. The Battle

The devil tried to grab a hold of me. He tried to win the battle, you see, But that is impossible, for I have God on my side. He was with me through the times that I lied.

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I really like this poem because I have had horrible thoughts, but God was there for me, and He set me free! Praise the Lord! And He told me who I truly am. His beloved child.

5. There Is A God

• By Sylvia Stults
• Published by Family Friend Poems October 2015 with permission of the Author.

There is a place called heaven This I can undoubtedly say Without any hesitation Of what this message conveys

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I, who wrote this poem, wish to make a final note. After this event, I noticed I was having difficulty staying awake. I went in for a sleep study and found that I desated to 65%...quite...

6. I'm Going There

• By Jac Judy A. Campbell
• Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016 with permission of the Author.

I'm going where the rainbows glow And the clouds will never cry. The sun will sit upon the Earth To warm the heavens with its shine.

7. Treasures

• By Patricia L. Cisco
• Published by Family Friend Poems September 2017 with permission of the Author.

Treasures come in so many ways: the sun that lights the cloudy days, a rainbow from a summer shower, a rose that blooms within an hour.

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• By Jackie Sallis
• Published by Family Friend Poems November 2014 with permission of the Author.

As I wander through the green, green, grassy glades With valleys swathed in darkness. In deep dark tunnels of despair, all my burdens laid on my shoulders.

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9. Oh! Lord, Don't Leave Me Now

• By Henry J. Pajak
• Published by Family Friend Poems February 2016 with permission of the Author.

Oh! Lord, don't leave me now, when I need you most. Oh! Lord, please tell me how I got myself so lost.

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10. Speak To My Heart

• By Ashley Plaisted
• Published by Family Friend Poems December 2010 with permission of the Author.

So Silent...so still Listening for God's Will Hoping I can hear Him Speak to my heart.

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This poem is awesome. I have been dealing with a lot of problems of last (past year) and I feel that I am alone sometimes. I don't know what I am suppose to do next. I attend church and...

11. Spirituality

• By Marcia A. Newton
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2019 with permission of the Author.

Strength, awareness, comfort and awe, a connection to something greater than all. Pure song of the Spirit that brings hope to life,

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12. I Believe

• By Valerie Steblein
• Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the Author.

I believe in a child's laughter and in happily ever after. I believe in hugs and kisses

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I can relate to this, especially that last line. Beautiful poem.

13. Life's Enchanted Garden

• By Mary Carpio
• Published by Family Friend Poems January 2012 with permission of the Author.

In life's enchanted garden many blossoms there to see And in the center of them all is life's enchanted tree

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14. In Your Garden

• By Barbara A. Mccabe

I am growing, I am growing this hardy flower, me.

I love this poem a lot. It really does speak truth in how we grow in Christ. Everybody has seen or is experiencing a hardship or struggle that was meant for a purpose. But it is through...

15. Truly Drug Free

• Published by Family Friend Poems July 2011 with permission of the Author.

I was there when you fell in the ditch, I was there when cocaine made you itch. I was there upon your first cry. I was there when you wanted to know why.

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16. New Beginnings

• By Lisa D. Jessie
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Long days and windy roads We choose the path we take While searching for a bitter truth I hit my knees to pray.

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17. Angels Everywhere

• By Lynn Casstevens
• Published by Family Friend Poems March 2013 with permission of the Author.

There are angels all around us, Angels everywhere; Sent to us from heaven above To comfort, console and share

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• By Richard Tully
• Published by Family Friend Poems March 2009 with permission of the Author.

I don't know where I'm going, But I do know where I'm from. I know about pain and sorrow, The beauty of love and its song.

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19. If This Day Is My Last

• By Glen Edward C. Flores
• Published by Family Friend Poems April 2015 with permission of the Author.

If this day is my last, I will be rejoicing, Reminiscing my memories since my life came to being. I will spend this day only by praying

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20. If God Says Yes

• By Chrisie Hugo
• Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015 with permission of the Author.

No matter if you're big or small, The hero inside you can conquer all. Transform your mind in a positive way, And see the improvement day by day.

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• Spiritual Poems about Change: Embracing Transformation and Inner Growth

Change is an inevitable part of life, a constant force that shapes our existence and pushes us to evolve. In the realm of poetry, spiritual poets have long sought to capture the essence of change and its profound impact on our spiritual journey. Through their words, they illuminate the transformative power of change, inviting readers to embark on a path of self-discovery, growth, and enlightenment. In this article, we explore a selection of spiritual poems that beautifully encapsulate the theme of change.

"The Caterpillar's Metamorphosis" by Rumi

"the unseen path" by hafiz, "the dance of the seasons" by mary oliver, ancient whispers of transformation.

The caterpillar spoke: I'm done with being a caterpillar, I'm tired of crawling on the ground. I long to soar high in the sky And leave this earthly mound.

The butterfly replied: But, dear friend, you must understand, To become a butterfly, you'll change. In the darkness of your cocoon, Your form will rearrange.

The caterpillar asked: Is it worth the pain and sacrifice? To let go of all I've ever known? To embrace the unknown and transform? Tell me, is it really shown?

The butterfly answered: In time, you'll see the truth unfold, That change is where true freedom lies. From your confinement, wings will sprout, And you'll dance beneath the skies.

Rumi's poem speaks to the universal desire for change and growth. It emphasizes that undergoing transformation requires surrendering the familiar and embracing the unknown, even when it seems daunting. Rumi's words remind us that change is not only necessary but also a gateway to freedom.

Embracing the Journey Within

Let go of fear and resistance, Embrace the path that lies unseen. Traverse the depths of your soul, Where transformation begins to gleam.

Release your tight grasp on control, And surrender to the ebb and flow. Discover the beauty in surrender, And the seeds of change shall grow.

Hafiz's poem encourages us to let go of our fears and embrace the mystical journey within ourselves. It invites us to trust the process of change and relinquish our need for control. Through surrender, we open ourselves up to the wonders of transformation, uncovering hidden facets of our being.

The Dance of Renewal

When autumn whispers in the wind, The trees shed their cloaks of green. Leaves descend in a graceful dance, A symphony of change, unseen.

Winter's frost paints the world in white, A canvas for rebirth and rest. As nature slumbers, dreams emerge, Preparing for life's next behest.

Spring awakens with a vibrant burst, The Earth adorned in hues anew. The dance of renewal is unveiled, Change celebrated in every view.

Mary Oliver's poem beautifully captures the cyclical nature of change through the metaphor of the seasons. Just as nature transitions from one season to another, so do our lives evolve and transform. Oliver's words encourage us to embrace change as a natural and beautiful part of the world, inviting us to witness the dance of renewal that surrounds us.

Spiritual poems about change serve as gentle reminders that transformation is essential for our spiritual growth and understanding. They encourage us to release our resistance, embrace the unknown, and trust in the process of change. Through the timeless words of poets like Rumi, Hafiz, and Mary Oliver, we are reminded that change is not something to be feared but rather cherished as a catalyst for inner growth and enlightenment. Let the power of these poems guide you on your own journey of transformation and inspire you to embrace change in all its beauty and complexity.

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