1. The Three Little Pigs
Famous Poem
The animal I really dig,
Above all others is the pig.
Pigs are noble. Pigs are clever,
Pigs are courteous. However,
Humorous Poems
Cute and Amusing Poems
Humorous poetry has been written for thousands of years. Many of us do not know that the nursery rhymes that we sang as kids were made up to convey information of a delicate political nature encoded in what sounds like a silly children's song. Living in the western world, we are lucky enough to be able (in some cases) to freely speak our minds. However, we cannot take for granted the medium of humor as a way to convey information that may be politically dangerous.
31 Short and Long Humorous Poems To Brighten Your Day
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Featured Shared StoryThis is an unanticipated and unexpected poem. Though the title sounds childish, it is a complete transformation of the story Three Little Pigs! Roald Dahl has a creative mind which I...
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2. Cinderella
Famous Poem
I guess you think you know this story.
You don't. The real one's much more gory.
The phoney one, the one you know,
Was cooked up years and years ago,Featured Shared StoryYes, Roald Dahl has a whole book of revolting rhymes like this one. You should read it. Hilarious.
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3. The Pig
Famous Poem
In England once there lived a big
And wonderfully clever pig.
To everybody it was plain
That Piggy had a massive brain.Featured Shared StoryI like this poem because it is contrary to what is normal, as the pig tries to eat the farmer instead of the other way around and it shows the power of humans over all other living things....
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4. Little Red Riding Hood And The Wolf
Famous Poem
As soon as Wolf began to feel
That he would like a decent meal,
He went and knocked on Grandma's door.
When Grandma opened it, she sawFeatured Shared StoryI love a good laugh - great fun. A good choice to be poem of the day in this festive season. Ann
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5. A Naughty Little Comet
Famous Poem
There was a little comet who lived near the Milky Way!
She loved to wander out at night and jump about and play.
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6. A Boy Named Sue
Famous Poem
Well, my daddy left home when I was three,
and he didn't leave much to Ma and me,
just this old guitar and a bottle of booze.
Now I don't blame him because he run and hid,Featured Shared StoryJohnny Cash was the right person to sing these lyrics. He made an interesting song from an awesome poem. Very entertaining. Love it!
Jac. Judy A. Campbell
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7. I'm Nobody! Who Are You?
Famous Poem
I'm nobody! Who are you?
Are you nobody, too?
Then there 's a pair of us — don't tell!
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8. Smart Phone - Dumb User
My new phone is "smart." I guess that I'm not.
Amazing what all this here smart phone has got.
TV and Weather and Internet, too.
There's just no limits to what it can do.Featured Shared StoryI loved it. I never knew poems could be funny too. This is actually my first and it surely left a mark. This is exactly what most old people feel when it comes to techy stuff. We teenagers...
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9. The Snakes At School
It wasn't that we hated school.
The creek enticed us more.
My mate and I hung out there
To chase frogs, catch fish, explore. -
10. How High's The Snowfall, Mama?
How high's the snowfall, Mama?
"One foot high and rising!"
I'll eat my food and watch the game. -
11. Those Eyes, Those Eyes, Those Loving Eyes
I see you standing there.
I feel your eyes on me.
I resume my tasks, but there you are. -
12. Confessions Of A Serial Plant Killer
Oh, I wish that I had a green thumb.
All my houseplants are looking quite glum.
I never can tell
Why they're looking unwellFeatured Shared StoryGreetings, fellow Aussie! Yes, "the care we inflict"....well put. Thanks, Raelene, for the kind feedback.
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13. Pretty Little High Heels
Pretty little high heels,
How you look so grand.
I can remember when I wore you
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14. King For A Day
I'm resting here quite regally,
The feature of the table.
Surrounded by potatoes that
I'd taste if I were able.Featured Shared StoryThis poem is definitely original and unique. I just never would have thought of looking at Thanksgiving from the turkey's point of view. Very cute poem. I really enjoyed it!
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15. An Annoying Fly
I'm buzzing around your room
I'm buzzing in the air
I know I'm really annoying
I prefer bald heads to hairFeatured Shared StoryThat was a good laugh - more, please, to brighten up my days. All the best, Ann
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16. Dead Is Dead
When somebody dies, folks hardly ever say "dead."
They prefer "expired" or "departed" instead.
Most of the euphemisms don't do any harm,
Like "biting the dust" or "buying the farm."Featured Shared StoryI found this poem very refreshing and true. Very good.
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17. Colors!
I thought I knew colors.
Aren't they red, green and blue?
I know white, black and grey,
Purple, pink and yellow too.Featured Shared StoryI really enjoyed this poem because it rings so true. I don't know how people can tell the slight differences between colors. It's like a language I can't really understand or relate to.
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18. Our TV Set Was Black And White
Our TV set was black and white
And on its spindly legs it stood;
More deep than wide with dials that clicked,
All curved glass screen and grain of wood.Featured Shared StoryHi Raelene. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my poems. I really appreciate the kind feedback.
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19. The Neighbour's Dog
Our street was once a peaceful place
Kids played and you could jog
But our tranquil life was shattered
When the neighbour got a dog.Featured Shared StoryI enjoy writing poetry about real events and real people. The "Bazza" who's featured in many of my poems is a quirky character whose fondness for the practical joke often gets him into...
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20. My Freaking Alarm
As I lay cozy, all snug in my bed,
I enjoy the imagination inside my head
Until I hear racket beside my bed.
It's my 5:00 alarm!Featured Shared StoryThe poem is absolutely cool. Man it has happened to me not more than a hundred times.
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