10 Totally Epic, Life-Changing Poems

With over 140,000 poems on PowerPoetry.org it’s impossible to pick a favorite. But after scouring the site we've managed to pick some that have that special oomph- a line of inspiration, a deep personal story, or ones that are just LOL funny. Here are our top 10 favorite poems (right now) on PowerPoetry, in no particular order.

1. PEN: There would be no poetry without pens and pencils, right? And also awesome alliteration: "A mighty mind of music…"

2. SHADOWS IN THE DARK: Not everything lurking in the shadows is as it seems…and not everyone loves surprises.

3. IF YOU DIDN’T EXIST, SOMEONE NEXT TO YOU WON’T HAVE A FRIEND: Truly inspirational. Everyone has a purpose, even if it is just as simple as making a person near you smile or making a new friend.

4. DON’T YOU CRY: Sometimes, our environment can be just as close a friend as the people who surround us.

5. THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN: Girl power. ’Nuff said.

6. I.L.O.V.E.Y.O.U.: There’s nothing like a good old school acrostic to tell someone how much you care.

7. ODE TO THE PAINTBRUSH: Who knew a paintbrush held so much personality?

8. THE BEST MINDS OF MY GENERATION: Technology can be a double-edged sword. We make advancements, but that can also make interactions less personal. What’s your take?

9. SIMON COWELL: This is one awesome clerihew poem.

10. SONNET: Our favorite Shakespearean sonnet with a new twist (hint: it involves cake).