Light Verse Poems | Light Verse Examples

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A light verse is a typically short form of poem that attempts to be humorous, frivolous, or playful, but there is more to light verse. What is light verse in poetry (complete definition)?

let's be haughty and stuck up

The couple wanted to eat at an exclusive restaurant. Wife said, “Let’s act like we are haughty and stuck up.” Husband was all in; so they ate with pinkie fingers up. They were ultra-rude to the waiter; noses...Read the rest...

ding dong Avon calling

Ding dong! Avon calling it is 1953. Women rush to host a fragrance party. The Avon lady is lying in wait, ready to sell. Ding dong! You cannot come to toe door in your house dress. Your lips will be blood red...Read the rest...

Music--with and without words

Music Story with and without Words..seemingly Identifies separateness Individual or nation.. Appearing as This Filled with nothing Inspiration arising Freedom For no one......Read the rest...

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...

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...

Permanence as Nothing

There is Permanence Seeming as hidden In the moving and Tumultuous flow Of life.. Permanence as nothing May be the resonant Narrative......Read the rest...

offending the art teacher eye roll

The instructions were easy. Invent and draw a new kind of alien. My alien was a combination between a rodent and a dragon. I put a cigarette in its mouth and gave it black teeth. This offended the art...Read the rest...

Permanence as Nothing

There is Permanence Seeming as hidden In the moving and Tumultuous story Of life.. Permanence as nothing May be the resonant Introduction......Read the rest...

The Great White Egret

Day after day it comes to these mud flats along with hot and hazy August mornings to feed on the returning tide’s bounty of small fish and other tiny sea life. The smell of sea-water rises above...Read the rest...

Who needs a Password

There seems Much use Of "This" as a catchall For the appearances Of nothing..or Not This Appearing as This... So This seems to Have a story behind It..which may be A password to the Hidden catchall.. Yet..who needs a Password..?...Read the rest...

NEW DAY DAWN THANKFUL-

Opening mine eyes There be another new day dawning Tanking our Father for His, Sweet breathe His gentle NEW DAY DAWN THANKFUL- Whispered voice calling me such… Arise my son I’ve given you a triumphant beautiful new day So ever thankful for...Read the rest...

Just Woke Up

Just another day in paradise ... Has been my waking thought most days. But damn, it's not getting any easier, ...Read the rest...

normally but not this time

normally I think tattoos look strange on women’s bodies this time the tattooing looks like henna, delicate and pretty I have no critiques, am rather in awe this time actually...Read the rest...

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