Best Favorites Poems

Faved PoetrySoup poems, I've many a favorite
                            Are such a treasure trove of Joy
    ...

Continue reading...

So many more. Just a sampling of favorites, per contest instructions.
For each poet I have included a sampling of titles in parentheses.

THREE OF MY FAVORITES

Gershon Wolf

Gershon lands me in stitches.
In his wise and funny hands,
I can’t help but smile or laugh.
A grin happens, belly twitches.

(Sex...

Continue reading...

Blueberries, balckberries,
berries galore,
new mown grass smell
wafting through an open door,
bird and squirrel
who come to visit me,
or Coltrane jazz
playing warm and free.
When you get to be my age,
a hundred little things
become favorites you see ...
each moment precious and sweet,
every smile a warm treat.



   ...

Continue reading...

I like cute dogs, poofy dogs, goofy dogs,

Wiggly Giggly Barking dogs, quiet dogs too,

Smart dogs, silly dogs, crazy dogs, lazy dogs,

Large agressive guarding dogs,

Those are just a few,

I enjoy helpful dogs, playful dogs, bashful dogs,

Hyperactive athlete dogs,

How about you?

How about birds, do you like birds?

Fat...

Continue reading...

Playing favorites
In bed with the enemy.
Body language
speaks volumes.
you meander over
like...
"eeny meenie jipsaleenie"
to the one you
love the best.
Plop down,
like...

"ooh ahh ambaleenie"
somebody
just
got chosen
like...
"Atchie patchie goom a ratchi"
I Love You!
All the top choices
feel dejected.
Just knew;
That this person
would have surely
acknowledged them
first.

I mean, It’s a Political
gathering,
not a gay singles bar.
Anyway,...

Continue reading...

I whisper 
To my grandchildren;
“you are my favorite”
“don’t tell the others”.
They chuckle
knowing it is true.


John G. Lawless
©8/25/2022...

Continue reading...

Burgers and fries are the best
                                     shrimp with lemon...

Continue reading...

Texas-style juicy brisket
grilled, smoked, keep meat moist.
Amazing Ribs and baked beans.
Potato salad
Ice cold beer and pop
drinks of choice
Yum!

6/28/2022
7/5/7/5/5/3/1

Whats Cooking On The Grill This Summer Contest Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: M. L. Kiser...

Continue reading...

hollands favorites
tulips on my window sill
glorifying god...

Continue reading...

Part I
Three TV shows stick in my mind.
Specific memories are hard to find.
There once was a series, long ago.
I would always cry at the end of the show.

“I Remember Mama” was the program's name.
Their family stories set my heart aflame.
Love's influence stays strong in my...

Continue reading...

The teacher gave gifts to those who were behaving.
Many other students pretended to behave
For about two seconds
Then they got loud, unruly, and disrespectful.
They began screaming at her
They were yelling about unfairness
They yelled that she had favorites.
They threw things at her head.
She did have favorites.
The children...

Continue reading...

Most of my classes suck (by that I mean they’re difficult). English is ok - especially the writing. I’d never want to major in English Literature though. It’s one of the hardest majors at Yale. It may be harder than Pre-med. They make it hard...

Continue reading...

staples
hanging file folders gawk
as we skirt around
in friendly conversation
what’s apparent in you voice everyday
taunting me with the thought of someone else in your arms

Each Passing Day I see my Father More
ice melts
as this wandering dissention
gains the resemblance
of aging clumsily
every morning
hairs lost speckle my pillow,
bathroom sink,...

Continue reading...

 As a kid, I loved reading “Nancy Drew” and “Trixie Belden” mysteries.  As a teen I couldn’t ingest enough mythology; dragons, dwarves, elves, gnomes, centaurs and fairies were pure gold for my cache of thrills.  As a young woman, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha...

Continue reading...

OH SO NICE IT WOULD BE.
IF ALL POETS COULD SEE.
A SMALL COMMENT FREE.
IN SHAPE MAYBE OF TREE.

A SIGN.
WHEN  IN OUR FAVORITES.
YOUR POEM BE.
TO YOUR E-MAIL.
IT COULD GO.
LOVINGLY LETTING  YOU KNOW.
YOUR LOVED POEM.
IS ON THE GO.
JUST A LITTLE SIGN IT WOULD BE.
IT WOULD MAKE...

Continue reading...