Classic and Traditional:
* "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning: A chilling tale of a piper who lures children away from a plague-ridden town.
* "The Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti: A sensual and symbolic poem about two sisters, one tempted by goblin fruit, and the power of love and sacrifice.
* "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm: A traditional retelling of the classic fairy tale.
* "Sleeping Beauty" by Charles Perrault: A famous and often retold fairy tale about a princess cursed to sleep for a hundred years.
* "Little Red Riding Hood" by Charles Perrault: A cautionary tale about a young girl who encounters a wolf in the woods.
Modern and Reimagined:
* "The Frog Prince" by Anne Sexton: A darkly humorous and feminist retelling of the classic tale.
* "The Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Judith Viorst: A humorous and subversive take on the familiar story.
* "Snow White" by Mary Oliver: A beautiful and haunting poem about the complex relationship between Snow White and the Evil Queen.
* "Cinderella" by Anne Sexton: A powerful and moving reimagining of the classic fairy tale.
* "The Wild Swans" by Hans Christian Andersen: A beautiful and tragic tale of a princess who must rescue her brothers who have been transformed into swans.
For Younger Readers:
* "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen: A charming story about a princess who is tested by her sensitivity.
* "The Gingerbread Man" by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps: A playful and energetic tale of a runaway gingerbread man.
* "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" by Robert Southey: A classic story about a little girl who ventures into the woods and meets a family of bears.
* "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen: A delightful story about three billy goats who must cross a bridge guarded by a troll.
* "The Bremen Town Musicians" by the Brothers Grimm: A heartwarming tale about a group of animals who band together to become musicians.
Beyond These Recommendations:
This is just a small sampling of the many great fairy tale narrative poems out there. Explore further based on your interest!