Costing Poems | Examples

Premium MemberThe Black Sea of Hostility

The Black Sea of Hostility**

I express no willingness to engage in the metaphorical black sea of hostility. It is a misconception to believe that individuals are born with fractured souls; rather, such conditions develop throughout one’s life.

One enters this world devoid of sin, possessing innate virtues and qualities. However, I am not inclined to accept an invitation to your table, where the tablecloth is whiter than the pristine blanket of snow on Monsanto Lake. I will not participate in such gatherings.

Your opulent Gorham silverware glimmers, reminiscent of clusters of grapes hanging from a mountain. Nevertheless, I remain disinterested in both swimming in this sea or dining at a table rooted in animosity.

The children raised in this environment are instructed to disdain the clergy. Meanwhile, violence stains the streets of northern communities as politicians indulge in lavish dinners costing $2,000 per plate. One must question who is safeguarding the gates of moral decay.

The realm of politics is indeed tumultuous.
Categories: costing, anniversary, assonance, august, bangla,
Form: Dramatic Verse

Premium MemberMathemagical World

If the world was run by John Conway,
or our young friend, Terrence Tao,
things would run smooth and efficiently, 
and this is most provably how - 
with the Sieve of Eratosthenes, it could be done.
Boys and girls would have so much fun.   
and every boat and sailing ship
would glide upon a Mobius strip,
costing but root negative one.
Categories: costing, math,
Form: Rhyme


Look at you

You do not care about anything other than what you want,  
since you can’t get it,  
you crave it as a need, costing you your way.  
Don’t sleep on it; do it.  
Don’t just try it, perfect it and make it yours.  
Don’t even think about entering the room;  
it’s a trap! A snare you can’t escape like that.  
And what do you do? The opposite.  
Weakness brought in fear,  
fear encourages limitations,  
and look where it got you now—  
drowning. Shade a tear for the last sip
Categories: costing, absence, america, butterfly, deep,
Form: Free verse

Beyond the Concept-Activity Based Costing

A One Off Concept
as Tends to happen
casting to be
announced
a institutional concept
emotion exclusivity
concepts of revivalry
quality needs not to be
negotiated
Neglecting the needs of
your consumer base
undermines your effectiveness
pre production is successful
at the post production fade
Brand recognition offers
satisfaction
Production within the bounds of
creation
allows the functioning production machine
to keep the momentum of production
Categories: costing, music,
Form: Bio

City Vacations

To some, vacations mean a beach,
With nothing but relaxing.
To go to a museum 
Would be boring, even taxing.

But both my husband and myself
Prefer to go exploring 
In cities where we’ve never been
To do a little touring.

We seek museums, stores and parks
And neighborhoods to walk through 
Where maybe we will come across 
Some locals we can talk to.

A different setting’s always great,
No matter what it’s costing,
But, unlike basking in the sun,
It’s just a touch exhausting.
Categories: costing, city, travel,
Form: Rhyme


Premium MemberPoverty Is Expensive

Poverty is expensive
To those already poor -
Costing their time, wages

And spirit, yet they live 
A hopeful porter
In their villages -

Subject to elitism. 
I, for one, never
Received an invitation.
Categories: costing, people, poverty, time,
Form: Rhyme

Would Wear Cute Suit Costing Much Loot

when he wore his suit
always looked awfully cute
which would cost much loot
Categories: costing, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku

Premium MemberOur Border Is a Complete Disaster

Our Border Is A Complete Disaster
Miracle Man
September 19, 2023

Each day that passes brings this country more grief,
and migrants coming illegally will be allowed to stay.
From this humanitarian crisis we’re getting no relief,
and the billions its costing, those here must pay.

We helplessly stand observing our population grow,
without any resolve to stop those rushing our borders.
Progressive socialist preach, no need to control the flow,
current leadership should all be given marching orders.

We’re living in a time when our work ethic is weak,
and changing of the guard has let morals skedaddle.
Being truthful and God fearing we dare not bespeak,
which leaves us far up the creek without a paddle.
Categories: costing, feelings, people, society,
Form: Quatrain

Socialite Charity Event

This years most prized 

Hottest ticket above all

Red carpet 

Socialite Charity Event

The Guest list comprised of the

Who's , who amongst the elite

Those who are actually in the know

And the conversation in between

3* Star Michelin dinning courses

Drifted into the aristocracy saying

Rather than let the poor and needy

Starving and going hungry

Eat cake instead

Of stale old mouldy bread

Whilst congratulating one another

Sipping and raising a toast

On Vintage Champagne

Costing over $2k a pop

Which cost no where near as much

As their designer bespoke suit

Hand crafted jewellery

Or Watch

And you don't even want to know

Just how much the actual price of the

Ticket cost

Because that will surely

Take the Cake

And prove exactly just how entirely

Fake this all in fact is

And who truly benefits

From Charity most above all
Categories: costing, howl,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberVile Vache

Violet’s an arrogant bossy cow
I know the farmer knows this now
Luke the farmer says, “It's time to mate her”
Evan the bull moos, “No deal, I hate her”

Violet will not go near the bull
Alas she’ll soon be for the cull
Cos she’s costing money to be fed
Her refusal means soon she’ll be dead
Ending up on our dinner plate

09/02/23
Categories: costing, animal, conflict, humorous,
Form: Acrostic

Ukrain Vs Russia

WAR CAUSES DESTRUCTION,
COSTING LIVES OF COUNTIR'S SONS,
LET US ACHIEVE,
COUNTRIES FULL OF PEACE.


PLEASE CALM DOWN RUSSIA,
LET US HAVE A WORLD OF PEACEFUL INERTIA,
PLEASE!PLEASE!UKRAINE,
LETS STOP THE BLOOD RAIN.


PEACE IS GOOD,
FOLLOWING BROTHERHOOD,
NO NEED OF WAR,
NO NEED OF GOING TOO FAR.

                  -SANKET MISHRA
Categories: costing, 10th grade, 8th grade,
Form: Rhyme

The Company Copper Keeps

A dark flame
	bites at the edge of my existence
It burns cool the tips of my fingers
	consuming moments once held as treasures

Like a broken clock, with its second hand stuck
	costing me time.

I sit alone, next to a spent lead bullet
	buried in the root of an old oak tree
		on a day that doesn’t deserve 24 hours
	12 minutes from a 6 round bender
		bound for a 3 am train
	holding a smoking barrel
		accompanied 
			by an empty copper shell
Categories: costing, time, tree,
Form: Free verse

For Fishery In the Tertiary

Bruno enrolls in the tertiary
For a full program in Fishery.
Dad had judged his first course treachery
Or Bruno risking self trickery...

In their lusty town much revelry,
In which fish faces not rivalry:
Fish more than meat touched by cutlery,
Sometimes costing more than Jewelry!

So, Bruno vows "In the tertiary
It'll be none other than Fishery.
Thrice, Fishers charged at by cavalry,
Not by the knights of sworn chivalry;
Rather by The Dead to ribaldry:
The fish-starved in Haberdashery.
Categories: costing, devotion, education, inspiration, love,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberOfficially Poor

My accountant said I'm officially poor,
so I headed out to the grocery store.
Food now costing so much more.
Preparing tuna casseroles, eating spaghetti
striving to keep track of every penny,
is making me anxious, my palms now sweaty..
Gas prices may have stabilized but every thing
else continues to rise, even every day household supplies..
Merchants smile at you so you think their the nicest
and claim that it's all post pandemic prices or that limited
supplies have caused this food crisis..
I've said no to Lancome and designer jeans as I struggle
to stay with in limited means. My bank account chronically
seems to be lean..
It's not much fun being poor, especially if one's known
money before. I'm starting to ask what else is in store?
Let freedom ring from sea to sea but America is no longer free.
I'll keep on working at 73.
Categories: costing, money,
Form: Light Verse

Premium MemberRetaining Faith

The sadness had been costing you sorrow.
That may daunt you, but it will not kill you.
It's just the ground, it is rather narrow.
The sadness had been costing you sorrow.
You could hear the rest of the tale morrow.
Much to say, but your heart still beating too.
The sadness had been costing you sorrow.
That may daunt you, but it will not kill you.

Written: March 05, 2023
Categories: costing, appreciation, hope,
Form: Triolet

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