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15+ Surprising Poems About Rejection: The Bitter Pill

Rejection is a feeling that we all know too well – whether it’s being turned down for a job, a relationship, or something else entirely, it can be a tough pill to swallow. But as the saying goes, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. 

In this post, we’ve compiled a list of powerful poems that explore the theme of rejection in all its forms. These poems offer solace, comfort, and even a little bit of hope for those who have experienced rejection. So if you’re feeling down and out, grab a cup of tea, take a seat, and let these words lift you up.

 

What Are The Best Poems About Rejection?

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Rejection is a universal experience that has inspired poets throughout history to capture its many facets in their writing. From the heartbreak of romantic rejection to the disappointment of not being chosen for a job or opportunity, these poems showcase the range of emotions that rejection can bring. 

Whether you’re feeling the sting of rejection yourself or just want to better understand this common human experience, these poems offer a poignant and powerful look at the various ways we cope with and respond to being told “no.”

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Famous Poems: 20 Multiple-Choice Questions

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"We real cool. We left school. We lurk late."

- What is the next line of this poem by Gwendolyn Brooks?

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"The Odyssey" is a famous epic poem by Homer. What is the next line of this poem after "Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero"?

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"The Waste Land" is a famous poem by T.S. Eliot. What is the next line of this poem after "April is the cruellest month"?

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"roll the dice" is the opening line of a poem by Charles Bukowski.

What is the next line of this poem?

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"Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all."

 

- Who is the author of this poem?

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"I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils."

 - What is the title of this poem?

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"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing."

 - What is the title of this poem?

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"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, 

But I have promises to keep, 

And miles to go before I sleep, 

And miles to go before I sleep."

 

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"The Moon" is a famous poem by Sappho. What is the next line of this poem after "But when you fail to meet me"?

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"Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow."

 

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"The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on."

- Who is the author of this poem?

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"A Contribution to Statistics" is a famous poem by Wislawa Szymborska. What is the next line of this poem after "Out of a hundred people"?

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"Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul."

 - What is the title of this poem?

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"Because I could not stop for Death, 

He kindly stopped for me; 

The carriage held but just ourselves, 

And Immortality."

 

- What is the title of this poem?

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"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach."

 

- Who is the author of this poem?

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"The Second Coming" is a famous poem by William Butler Yeats. What is the next line of this poem after "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold"?

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"I have measured out my life with coffee spoons." 

 

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"Because I could not stop for Death - He kindly stopped for me -"

- What is the next line of this poem?

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"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary," - What is the next line of this poem by Edgar Allan Poe?

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"I crave your mouth, your voice, your hair" is the opening line of a poem by Pablo Neruda. What is the next line of this poem?

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Forms Of Poetry: 20 Multiple-Choice Questions

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Which of the following poetic forms consists of a series of six-line stanzas, with a specific rhyme scheme and the repetition of certain end words throughout the poem?

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Which of the following poetic forms is characterized by a poem with three stanzas of three lines each, followed by a single four-line stanza, with a specific rhyme scheme and syllable count?

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What is the name of the poetic form in which each line contains the same number of syllables?

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What is the name of the poetic form that uses the repetition of a single word or phrase at the end of each line, and can be as short as three lines or as long as multiple stanzas?

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What is the name of the poetic form that originated in ancient Arabic poetry, consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, typically used to express love or melancholy?

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What is the name of the poetic form in which the poem's shape on the page reflects its subject matter?

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Which of the following is NOT a form of Japanese poetry?

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Which of the following poetic forms is characterized by three-line stanzas, with a syllable count of 5-7-5 and a seasonal reference?

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What is the name of the poetic form in which the last word of each line is repeated throughout the poem?

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Which of the following poetic forms is characterized by alternating lines of iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter, with a rhyme scheme of A-B-A-B?

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What is the name of the poetic form in which each line or stanza repeats the same sequence of words, but in reverse order?

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What is the name of the poetic form consisting of a single line, typically with a specific syllable count or word limit, and often used to convey a strong emotion or idea?

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Which of the following poetic forms is characterized by a five-line stanza with a syllable count of 2-4-6-8-2, and typically contains a humorous or witty twist at the end?

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What is the name of the poetic form in which a speaker addresses someone or something that is absent or not able to respond?

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What is the name of the poetic form consisting of four-line stanzas, with a rhyme scheme of ABAB, typically used to express love or praise?

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Which of the following poetic forms originated in Italy?

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What is the name for a poetic form consisting of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and meter?

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Which of the following poetic forms is characterized by three stanzas of three lines each and a final quatrain?

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What is the name of the poetic form in which a single poem is created by combining lines from multiple different poems, typically by different authors?

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Which of the following poetic forms is characterized by a poem that tells a story through a series of quatrains, with a rhyme scheme of ABAB?

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