Simile Poems - Examples of all types of simile poetry to share and read. This list of simile poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read
short, long, best, and famous examples of simile poetry. This list of works about simile is an excellent resource for examples on how to write simile poems.
Missing from meI don’t just miss you, you are missing from me,
Like a tree without branches and a fire without a flame,
A day with no night and a child without a name.
Like a sky without stars,...
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile, blue, cry, feelings, i
Form: Rhyme
'GOODNESS'Written By: D. Collins 5/7/24
Goodness in people dominates from the inside out.
Dismissing downtrodden people is not what it's about.
To avoid panhandlers' people would take a different route.
To ensure their lack of bathing didn't land...
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile,
Form: Crown of Sonnets
ViolinA violin is like a lover--
A beautiful work of Art--
Precious, delicate, fragile.
It has to be handled with care,
Caressed, fondled, touched,
Hugged--but not too tight,
Or break it might
And hurt you in its breaking.
Hold the violin by its...
Read the rest...
Categories:
feelings, love, remember, simile,
Form: Free verse
Haiku And I
Categories:
simile, writing,
Form: Haiku
Friendship's KindlingYellow is your favorite color like the sun
while Aquamarine is mine like the sea
kindling our inseparable bond
like the sunrise and sunset
bursting over our warm tropical horizon
...
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile, color, friendship, nature, sea,
Form: Free verse
A Poisoned Arrow
A tongue deformed’s a poisoned arrow ~
that murders indiscriminately, like Pharaoh
...
Read the rest...
Categories:
murder, simile,
Form: Couplet
Bait
Watch out!
She plays the seduction game
too well, my friend.
Be careful now!
Just the flick of her eyelid
hypnotizes
benighted meek men.
Her come-hither wink,
enough to reel in
fishes big and small.
Tread with caution!
Don't fall for her...
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile, analogy, encouraging, humor, metaphor,
Form: Free verse
Fallen
How did it happen
the years piling up
like books stacked at crazy angles
a veritable house o’ cards
...
Read the rest...
Categories:
age, simile,
Form: Free verse
Crossing Crowded Streets
One at a time
He climbs the steps
breath uneven, labored
Though crossing crowded streets
he's agile as a jaybird
...
Read the rest...
Categories:
bird, journey, simile,
Form: Rhyme
See its Tail Wag
Even after a day of fun
Sunday night can be a drag
I’d like to see its tail wag
all bubbly, perky, eager
like a...
Read the rest...
Categories:
animal, night, simile, sound,
Form: Rhyme
As He SlumbersHe sleeps like a koala from seven to eleven.
While I'm here simply left waiting and wondering just when
Is the specific time that I can even speak to him again....
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile, best friend, first love,
Form: Sijo
Legends never dieAs great as the stars they said
As fast as lightning they saw
From dusk till dawn he practices
Through the golden hour his blade shines brightly
Like the reflection of the moon on water
He spars continuously as if...
Read the rest...
Categories:
celebration, courage, simile, strength,
Form: Free verse
The Original Mister Shy Guy
Used to be a shy and retiring type
Back then but this is now
Like a Super Hero I burst upon the scene
To share my extensive knowhow
People have never been able to stump me
I'm a master at...
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile, smile,
Form: Rhyme
Categories:
beautiful, simile,
Form: Carpe Diem
Future in A SongMy favourite song years ago was a play on words.
Just one word was emphasized.
Every other thing said in the song arrived at that word.
There was a chorus, two verses, and a bridge.
Similar to...
Read the rest...
Categories:
simile, appreciation, future, hope, perspective,
Form: Free verse
Specific Types of Simile Poems
Read wonderful simile poetry on the following sub-topics:
animal, christmas, dogs, family, funny, kids, life, love, metaphor, mother, nature, ocean, spring,
and more.
Definition | What is Simile in Poetry?