What is an example of a short narrative poem?
Certainly! One famous example of a short narrative poem is "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a narrative poem that tells the story of a man who is visited by a mysterious talking raven late at night, following the death of his beloved. Here's an excerpt:
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door."'Tis some visitor," I muttered, 'tapping at my chamber door—Only this and nothing more."
The poem continues as the protagonist engages in a conversation with the raven, and through this conversation, he delves deeper into his own sorrow and despair.
"The Raven" is a classic narrative poem that combines elements of storytelling with poetic language, creating a haunting and evocative tale within its stanzas.
Could you provide an example of a concise narrative poem?
Aching palm, calloused and worn,Gripped the weathered fishing pole.Sunset hues, a promise forlorn,Cast long shadows, cold and whole.
Eyes creased, scanned the rippling tide,Years of patience etched in lines.One final cast, before the tideSwallowed dreams in salty wines.
Tug, a whisper, then a fight,Rod bent low, a dance of might.Muscles strained, a weary plight,Moonlit prize, a silver bite.
Gills flared, gasping, silver gleam,Eyes met, a silent, fleeting dream.Release, a sigh, a whispered scream,Back to depths, a fleeting stream.
Empty palm, a knowing smile,No supper tonight, just a while.Under stars, for a little while,He shared the dance, a fisherman's guile.
