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Humor Poems | Examples of Humor Poetry

Humor Poems - Examples of all types of humor poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for humor.
Premium Member Where Have all the Comics Gone
~ To the tune of: 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?' ~ Where have all the comics gone ...Read the rest...
Categories: dance, farewell, humor, nostalgia,
Form: Lyric



Premium Member The Big Bang
Scientists make it appear the Big Bang’s responsible for everything that’s visible, and why you and I are here. It’s just a theory, keep in mind, without conclusive proof. Besides, any “bang,” big or small, on reflection you will find, is...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Light Verse
Premium Member Her Husband's Legacy
Here lies my husband Fred who died from overeating bread; before our hungry children’s eyes he grew to an enormous size. I know, of course, and ‘tis my belief the dead one day will find relief among God’s angels in...Read the rest...
Categories: dark, humor,
Form: Light Verse
Cursed
As a societal pariah, am I not deserving a grand denouement? When my tale reaches zenith, will I be shackled, by the abhorrent atrocities, your accursed kind has wrought, upon my tempestuous form? Light my pyre, I need a tan....Read the rest...
Categories: humor, anti bullying, dark, gothic,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member momz - or what r u going to do
I’m enjoying spending time with my mom - we have an intimacy braided like rope. I forgot how funny she is. At the same time, we’ve been softcore arguing for days. She wants me to accomplish...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, humor, mom, parents,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member blue barbeque sauce
Why does your barbeque sauce cost twice what others cost? Because ours turns blue when it hits hot fries said Mr. Rost. The grocer took a risk and bought one batch, to be nice. People protested the...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Home of the Screaming Cupcake
Barista’s Bakery home of the screaming cupcake I had to rush inside to see what this meant. Screaming was happening in two corners of the room. One boy was devouring a purple cupcake. It was screaming bloody murder. Another couple...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Personification
Under The Sheets
Under the sheets lies abundance of dreams Tucked away safely to visit each night Laden in comfort,...Read the rest...
Categories: dream, happy, humor, inspirational,
Form: Rhyme
A Night Out in Dublin
I went for a night out in Dublin, The amount of Oasis being played was troublin', We drank one after t'other Till we stopped hearing those brothers, But in the morning our stomachs were bubblin'...Read the rest...
Categories: drink, fun, humor, ireland,
Form: Limerick
Bottled Vinegar
In these days of austerity It’s getting to be a treat To go out for a few pints And have a bite to eat, So, Please Mr Pub Landlord Grant me just a little wish Bring back the vinegar bottle So I...Read the rest...
Categories: anger, food, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Spoiled Milk
Funny/Bawdy Limerick Spoiled Milk The milk man and Sue like to shag. "The milkman sure digs me," she'd brag. Well the milk man delivered! And Sue sure got the shivers! But the milk on the porch went bad. So, that night, when...Read the rest...
Categories: fun, funny, humor, nonsense,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member keeping up with the Jones
live your life your way don't keep up with the Joneses rich Smith's new next door...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, change, culture, humor,
Form: Senryu
The Rhea Family
There once was a fam’ly named Rhea And no one would say, ”Glad to see ya’” Dear Sebor and Pyor, ...Read the rest...
Categories: family, humor, humorous,
Form: Limerick
An Utter Lack of Pants
My strung-out limbs grow like plants Head in the clouds, toes with the ants Branches sprout, leaves strewn about, Now I’m walkin’ ‘round with an utter lack of pants My eyes swirl like big lollipops Cogs and wheels,...Read the rest...
Categories: age, growing up, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Everday Cool
Cool walks nowhere it shouldn’t be, Movement to there, and back over, where else, Cool does not need to take the bull by the horns, Cool convinces the massive beast the best direction. Cool gives without measure, strength...Read the rest...
Categories: age, courage, happiness, humor,
Form: Free verse

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Definition | What is Humor in Poetry?


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