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Irony Poems | Examples of Irony Poetry

Irony Poems - Examples of all types of irony 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 irony.
Premium Member Just More Pain
Heard the news? There's water on Mars. Let's send a spaceship to investigate. Maybe there's life up there who knows? They may need help from us great earthmen. We're great at giving help. What can I do but cry out...Read the rest...
Categories: irony, pain, poverty, water,
Form: Free verse
Telepathic With Pitbulls
Telepathic With Pitbulls, they're telling me they're tired/ Of all the trash metal, they wanna be inspired/ So go and retire while you have a chance/ Your career might be alright if you freelance/ Telepathic, I can hear you...Read the rest...
Categories: irony, character, cool, deep, guitar,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member A Title for Trump
I hereby nominate Donald Trump for the title of 'Honorary Jew' ~ The world only hates Israel the way it hates you...Read the rest...
Categories: celebrity, hate, irony, jewish,
Form: Couplet


Premium Member When 'Defensive' is Offensive
Israel has every right to defend itself wily American ‘liberals’ say If they said the same thing about Poland ...Read the rest...
Categories: international, irony, jewish, military,
Form: Rhyme
Something About Glass Houses
Something About Glass Houses We HURT Easy. -Gray Squirrel 11-04-2024...Read the rest...
Categories: irony, life,
Form: Free verse



Victoriab Gift
Victorian Gift Thank us for the gift we give The steam train running the rails All it cost is a piece of coal, and the smoke we give to the air Thank us for the gift we give The steam...Read the rest...
Categories: change, conflict, irony,
Form: Free verse
Look again
Look at those glimmering orbs, glazed like galaxies in an unending space. Look at those glittering lips, curving up like a cresent moon on face. Look at those blushed apples, like those of babies adored in embrace. Look at those...Read the rest...
Categories: beauty, emotions, introspection, irony,
Form: Free verse
Immigration problems
All these politicians seem to agree The immigrants are responsible For the poor economy They've come here taking jobs No employment for our own They're being housed in luxury Multi generational homes They're coming in on boats Theyre coming...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, immigration, irony, political,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Rehearsal
They forbid my travels, and money transfers A hostage of criminal times To all that is negative I am immersed Expectedly drowning in wine You are lucky to stay at the positive side It’s an obvious thing to admit A...Read the rest...
Categories: deep, irony, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Autumns Beauty
Colors fade Petals curl slowly Grudgingly Succumbing To Autumn’s beauty ...Read the rest...
Categories: autumn, beauty, irony,
Form: Free verse
Irony 2
Politician loves the poor in speeches...Read the rest...
Categories: irony, america, political,
Form: Haiku
Race
Squirrel races car loses ...Read the rest...
Categories: animal, irony,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Tailored Dreams and Tattered Realities
In tailored suits that hug the form, A businessman strides, exuding charm. Briefcase in hand, he’s on his way, Chasing the dawn of a brighter day. Polished shoes click on the city’s grind, With visions of fortune and power in...Read the rest...
Categories: angst, depression, humanity, irony,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Retail's naughty c-shirt
A t-shirt you'd buy at the mall An acrostic on it would scrawl With re-cycle first Re-use was then versed Two lines more caused a small recall...Read the rest...
Categories: confusion, environment, humor, irony,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member The Narration Of Unrealistic Writers
We stand a few feet from the battering, foaming waves, they can foretell if hail or rain is coming to scatter us... as we run for cover to the beach house color rust; should we wait for...Read the rest...
Categories: allusion, anxiety, home, irony,
Form: Rhyme

Specific Types of Irony Poems

Definition | What is Irony in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs