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Silly Poems | Examples of Silly Poetry

Silly Poems - Examples of all types of silly 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 silly.
Premium Member Raining in Summer
I've always lived in Southern California. I've never heard of summer rain. This notion, I have to say, quite honestly, Strikes me as insane.    I might as well speak of fluffy penguins Who live in the Sahara, Or opine on...Read the rest...
Categories: nonsense, rain, silly, summer,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member A little Mixed up?
For us to Grasp the Love There are promises of . . . Of us The promises Are there for Love to grasp . . . Grasp to us For the promises of Love are there . . . There are promises of us for Love to...Read the rest...
Categories: silly,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Reasons to Worry
I think of scary things, it seems, As dogs that jump like cats, in dreams. They say I spend too much time caring With no reasons for such scaring; That, I should learn to relax at...Read the rest...
Categories: silly, animal, anxiety, cat, dog,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member The House of Seventy Gables
I live in a house of seventy gables With twenty kitchens and as many tables. It's good for both winter and summer weathers, 'Cuz, in Spring, it flies - it's made of feathers!...Read the rest...
Categories: bird, nonsense, silly, spring,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member The Hills Awaken
Some hills come alive with a music sound. Where I live, there are hills all around. But listen to me. Let me tell you, bud, The only sound these hills make is "thud"....Read the rest...
Categories: music, nonsense, silly,
Form: Rhyme



The Cycle of Misery
killed it it is dead its over just stop it now it is the very end its enough over i said...over! "please...." and it is back. all that, undoing gone down the drain bye... "I'm sorry..." hi, lets start again? " it's okay " what's next?...Read the rest...
Categories: silly, anxiety, best friend, betrayal,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Hallways
My books are all over the floor, Even one went out the door! The kids don't see me when they run down the hall. ...Read the rest...
Categories: silly, 1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Momma Said!
You can keep all your toys! Those that are fun, Even those that make noise! If you leave...Read the rest...
Categories: silly, 1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Pirate Ship
Once upon a time, A pirate ship came to mind. Large and flowing, With figure head all knowing. ...Read the rest...
Categories: silly, 1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Frankenstein Sinatra
You’ve really done it this time Frank. You’ve made the worst mess ever seen - A monster, hideous and rank, A disaster, vile and obscene. For yourself, what d’ya have to say? Well, says Frank, “I did it my...Read the rest...
Categories: music, silly,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Bullwinkle
I have no advice. Write what’s nice. Ride a bike. Then realize Rhyming words are all alike. Write what you want. Eat a croissant… With a sprinkle. No one knows all - Except for Bullwinkle....Read the rest...
Categories: poetry, silly,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Norm, Nate, and Hank Williams
This is the story of Norm and Nate, And Hank Williams, the great balladeer, And what was to be their horrible fate As they spun on this rotating sphere. Nate the needle played hits on...Read the rest...
Categories: music, silly,
Form: Quatrain
Premium Member That's Ruff
Get in line man, there's no need to bark. Have some patience, you'll soon make your mark. You think this is bad, Spot? Just be glad you don't squat. 'Cause that ladies' tree line's out the park! ...Read the rest...
Categories: silly, boy, dog, funny, girl,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Puff and Stuff
He puffed the magic dragon Till he was ninety-three And frolicked in a smoky mist Beneath the ganja tree With little pipes and papers He loved to huff and puff It made him think such silly things And munch a bunch of...Read the rest...
Categories: silly,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member A Nervous Man, a Guilty Man, and a Dylan Fan
A nervous man raced on the interstate. He would be more than just a little late, But that really wasn’t so bad, you see - His destination was eternity. A guilty man raced on the interstate. I'm...Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, music, silly,
Form: Rhyme

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