Best Houdini Poems
Below are the all-time best Houdini poems written by Poets on PoetrySoup. These top poems in list format are the best examples of houdini poems written by PoetrySoup members
Harry HoudiniIt all started from the age of nine, I fell in love with locks and cuffs,
in and out I go, I saw what I have...
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Categories:
houdini, magic,
Form:
Carpe Diem
Houdini Sleeps
"Houdini Sleeps"
Somewhere in the dark night
all her words flew in scattered fright
like a skyful of black ink in white cloud covered plight
all murdered crows,
in...
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Categories:
houdini, dream, imagery, love, magic,
Form:
Romanticism
The Sorcerer's Apprenticeblasts of flames from his hand and staff
electrically charged spheres
turquoise orbs ignite the palace hall
Merlin taught him magical words
abracadabra, alacazoom
fear...
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Categories:
houdini, people
Form:
Free verse
50 Words For Poe: Metamorphosis
"50 Words for Poe: Metamorphosis"
Intricate souls,
Complex needs
interconnected
Light energy
binds them
2 hearts
2 minds
Become
1 heart
1 mind
it’s all in the
timing
the complexities
of a trick
Reciprocity
with...
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Categories:
houdini, death, faith, love, magic,
Form:
Free verse
In the Darkness of the EclipseWho said:
"You don't realise what you've got, till it's gone."
In your absence I despise silence,
when you're gone loneliness visits,
but his friendship, I do not desire.
An...
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Categories:
houdini, conflict, loss, love hurts,
Form:
Free verse
Next Moment
Gangsta politicians,
falling stars ... twinkling
of an eye
disappearing
Leper lips
halitosis blowing
Got there gun clips
and stacked deck
poker...
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Categories:
houdini, slam, spiritual, truth, wisdom,
Form:
Rhyme
Rabbit Dna
Hare trigger instincts
always served Roger well
He had an oh, no-no lettuce nose —
a hyper-keen sense when to leave
Roger was rabbit good
at knowing...
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Categories:
houdini, parents, parody, truth, wisdom,
Form:
Ode
Moon Wink#68. MOON WINK
I took a trip for fun,
between the Earth and Sun,
slid quietly between,
the star sun's scarlet sheen,
from its radiant show,
and in...
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Categories:
houdini, earth, humor, moon, relationship,
Form:
Personification
Destination: Parts Unknown
First day incognito,
called my yesterday boss
On a new burner cell,
with a free burrito ad promo toss
Told her this was my courtesy job
severance quitting HR...
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Categories:
houdini, fun, jobs, perspective, satire,
Form:
Free verse
No MedsI was off my meds
And bouncing off the walls
Cops showed up, Maybe the feds
Said they'd received many calls
Yelling at people I didn't like
Nothing was said...
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Categories:
houdini, mental illness, missing,
Form:
Quatrain
Skittles the Escape ArtistOh, finely feathered fellow
with plumage of green and yellow,
your Houdini-esque abilities
and astounding circus-like agilities
make my flabby jowls drop with surprise
at how easily your hooked beak...
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Categories:
houdini, humorous, pets, cat, me,
Form:
Couplet
Life Is a ChanceI love the sound of rescue squad sirens
Someones got a chance
Houdini had no chance
He wanted to survive everything
Kennedy had no chance
He wanted what's best for...
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Categories:
houdini, analogy,
Form:
Lyric
Categories:
houdini, death, magic,
Form:
Haiku
When It Rains It PoursWhen It Rains It Pours
Idiomatic sayings are such a delightful way of expressions,
The truth in them may sometimes stretch our imagination..
When it rains, it...
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Categories:
houdini, allusion, community, conflict, confusion,
Form:
Free verse
Dagwood BumsteadThe master maker of exotic sandwiches is Dagwood Bumstead!
Blondie (nee Boopadoop) views his masterpieces with dread!
He...
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Categories:
houdini, funny,
Form:
Clerihew