Famous Jimmie Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Jimmie poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous jimmie poems. These examples illustrate what a famous jimmie poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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Why I Went To The Foot

by Ellis Parker Butler
 Was ever a maiden so worried?
I’ll admit I am partial to Jim,
For Jimmie has promised to wed me
When I’m old enough to wed him.

But then I love teacher, too, dearly,
She’s always so lovely to me,
And she’s pretty and kind and sweet-tempered,
And gentle as gentle can be.

I wouldn’t for worlds hurt Jim’s feelings,
For he never would like me again—
But there...Read more of this...

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