Rhyme Animal Poems | Examples

These Rhyme Animal poems are examples of Animal poems about Rhyme. These are the best examples of Animal Rhyme poems written by international poets.


Premium MemberAt the Goat Farm

We here at the goat farm
will never do you any harm.
We just want a chance
to eat your shirt and pants.


Premium MemberAn Appreciation of The Yearling

“Somewhere beyond the sink-hole, past the magnolia, under the live oaks, a boy and a yearling ran side by side, and were gone forever.” ~ The final sentence of The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

A child was gone forever…
Was I, too, once a child?
Would it be that never,  
I’d again run free and wild?
 
Would I simply pass away
like little Fodder-wing,
not to see another day
where I might fly or sing?
 
Lately, I’ve been thinking of
a brand-new hopeful dawn,
and the feel of earnest love -
of Jody and his fawn.
 
I saw a waterwheel, saw a rabbit,
took more than just a look.
Another’s soul, I’d inhabit
in the chapters of a book.
 
Lost forever to the ages,
a long, forgotten “when” -
four hundred thirty pages
gave me childhood again.

Premium MemberBeastly Fritters and Yeasty Critters

What sort of beast
is made with yeast?
That kind of critter
is called an apple fritter.

Premium MemberSunglass Scurry

Just something a little light...


Five squirrels crowded onto a branch,  
each one dressed to stun:  
aqua shades, pink shades, purple shades,  
and one in classic sun.

But center stage is the showstopper~ 
a squirrel in a whirring hat,  
its tiny fan spinning proudly  
like he’s chief of all things “that.”

They chatter, pose, adjust their gear,  
a cheerful, nutty crew,  
delighted by their leafy perch  
and the sky’s wide, wandering view.

No drama here, no woodland fuss~  
just friends who came to play,  
a happy scurry of squirrels who know  
how to brighten up a day.

Premium MemberA Few Lines

A cold northwesterly breeze Whips the nearly naked trees A few pecans still tip the top Unreachable by squirrels Even if they hop


Premium MemberSixties Flashback

A wreath appeared before me - 
or was it a noose?
My head soon thrust through it,
I was Bullwinkle Moose.

It happened so fast - 
my thoughts in a whirl -
were I one or the other,
I'd be Rocky the Squirrel.

Premium MemberThe Keyboard Ant

As, at a keyboard ant, I idly stare,
I wonder, is either of us really aware
of each other's conscious sphere,
though both of us are together, here.
Wherever he walks, he picks a letter. 
I'm sorry, reader - I can do no better.

Premium MemberIgnoring Warning Signs

Daddy, there's an octopus in the cellar. 
     Dear, the octopus is an ocean dweller.
Daddy, now the octopus is in the attic.
     Dear, the octopus is known to be aquatic - 
     just as I have told you, daughter. 
Daddy, but the house is underwater.

Premium MemberWeaver of myths

I vaticinate through cypress
prognosticator of folklore
brewing indwelling woodcraft

dasyure and platypus
our unvalued birthright
gnaw at cassiterite

sunburn on cycadophyta
an acherontic turmoil

you , ceres
lent nonlexical rhyme
reform this crisis !
always
evermore
peaceably


(Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge • August 17–23, 2026)

Premium MemberThe Omen

The strange behavior of a Vatican squirrel
with his teeth all in a whorl
caused a commotion and created a clatter,
as the demon beast grew fatter,
making me shiver and flinch;
but I wouldn't give an inch.
His smile was the color of pearl
as he announced a brand-new girl.

Premium MemberThe Mick and Me

Today, my wife kicked me out of the house.
On the park bench next to me - Mickey Mouse. 
It seems that his pretty wife, Minnie,
called him a no-count, lazy ninny.    
He was a star, achieved all his wishes, 
but he was laid low by dirty dishes.

Premium MemberApologies to James Taylor

I went to Carolina in my mind 
to see what I could find. 
Oh, but it was awesome - 
the Carolina possum.

Premium MemberPainful Changes

"Young serpent", an aged father snake 
said as he kindly and wisely spake. 
"You must be comfortable in your skin.
It's the home that you'll be living in."

The young one grew.  Life was like a hug. 
His skin felt comfortable and snug, 
but as time went by, it got too tight.
Life was unbearable, try as he might. 

So, it came about that hardship and strife,
were conditions that motivate new life,
leading to a pleasant new existence,
as he shed his skin, and his resistance, 

and thought to himself, "It sure is strange.  
Difficulties can lead to change", 
and found in life that growing pain
often leads to happiness again.

Premium MemberThe Woodman Unedited Version

Saw it coming  

Started running  

Through the woods  

As fast as I could  

Evil in the mist  

Making sinister hiss  

Sound  

Translating freedom 'going down'  

Beautiful mirage arrived  

No fear of going to die  

Equipped with answers  

From club dancers  

Chit chatting away  

Screaming about pay  

"Ammunition I will fire  

Since you seemed to of tired  

Do not fear  

I have a long neck beer " 

Siren made clear  

I watched her work  

Popped the bubbly cork  

After expressing wedding vows  

Complementing our moonlight howls

Premium MemberThe Woodsman-Edited To Fit The 50 Word Requirement

Saw it coming  

Started running  

Through woods  

As fast as I could  

Beautiful mirage arrived  

Not going to die  

Equipped with answers  

From club dancers  

"Do not fear  

I have a long neck beer"  

I watched her work  

Popped the bubbly cork  

After expressing wedding vows  

Complementing our moonlight howls

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