Best Ironically Poems
Below are the all-time best Ironically poems written by Poets on PoetrySoup. These top poems in list format are the best examples of ironically poems written by PoetrySoup members
The Hero I Don'T DeserveHey, my name is Aaron and I am kinda a modern day superhero
Now I know what you’re thinkin’
Okay, this guy? A hero? Like with powers...
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Categories:
ironically, endurance, hero, inspirational, mental
Form:
Free verse
The Toilet of Our ExistenceIt was what it was
A stunning photograph
of
a
toilet
Ironically
it was
in the end
a microcosm
of
life
today
Creative
and positive
in its composition
Limited
and depressing
in its
stark reality
No matter
how
you paint
it
we
are
in...
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Categories:
ironically, philosophy,
Form:
Free verse
The Red BabushkaNineteen twenty-four and the wind was cold,
When men in uniform entered our town;
Forced us to leave in their boxcars,
Made us believe that it was for...
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Categories:
ironically, death, sad, old, angel,
Form:
Free verse
SnookeredWhen ‘He’ decides to destroy one and all
I’ll spend my last day in this old snooker hall
My cue in one hand and a beer in...
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Categories:
ironically, earth, fate, moon, space,
Form:
Rhyme
Stepping Into the TempleI step into the temple
in search of painted dreams
Figures wrapped in irresistible shine
they come to life within their fresco prisons
A kaleidoscope of painted saints
powerless...
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Categories:
ironically, god,
Form:
Free verse
My Uncanny Sighs of Distress and the Tears of TribulationI’m in distress
I can’t express
How I feel deep down inside
This feeling is a terrible tide
How do I impress
Everyone here in excess?
I’m just here to simply...
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Categories:
ironically, angst, courage, emotions, encouraging,
Form:
Rhyme
The Good GirlThe Good Girl
Penny has always been a good girl, now she is a good wife. She lives in a good neighborhood, drives a nice car,...
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Categories:
ironically, passion, sensual, sexy,
Form:
Prose
Growing Up With the Language of KingsI always had this fascination with the English language.
Ever since I learned to read and write,
it captivated my interest, beside my own native...
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Categories:
ironically, education, growing up, introspection,
Form:
Free verse
Around the CornerAround the corner (20141010)
What’s around the corner?
What’s just beyond our view,
For the soldier and the foreigner,
What’s ahead for me and you?
Two terribly tired turtles
Which wearily...
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Categories:
ironically, family, fear, future, life,
Form:
Alliteration
Saving the KingWiping the cold sweat off my forehead
Standing beside the dying king’s bed
Thinking of a remedy while a sword
Was pointed to my shivering neck...
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Categories:
ironically, corruption, death, fantasy,
Form:
Rhyme
Incident On I-59Headed home from a business trip
Tired, spaced out, grouchy and impatient
Pushing the limit to beat rush hour traffic
Fast closing on an old jalopy van
Suddenly blue...
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Categories:
ironically, car, travel,
Form:
Narrative
Light On the Devil's Chord - Day 14Despite his impatience to show me his hell,
He waited for me in my rest,
Lying upon the ground, I awoke in prayer,
Thanking God above and...
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Categories:
ironically, adventure, anxiety, conflict, courage,
Form:
Epic
Jealousy In Unexpected PlacesI’m really not a jealous person. I am happy for those who are fortunate in life. If I see a lady who has a...
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Categories:
ironically, people, happy, missing, woman,
Form:
Narrative
The 24 By 7 DisconnectWhile attending a social do
You meet and greet others
It’s more a social norm
Than any ‘real’ connect
As you attend to calls
Or get yourself updated with ‘Updates’
Or...
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Categories:
ironically, technology,
Form:
Blank verse
Retired RemnantsWhen truly embracing life, one must
also embrace the mortal chain of death
as friends and family continue passing
in harmony with the earthly seasons,...
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Categories:
ironically, introspection, life, life, life,
Form:
Free verse