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Humor Poems | Examples of Humor Poetry

Humor Poems - Examples of all types of humor poetry to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous poem examples for humor.
Premium Member Note to Self
Grasshopper, you have learned in time, All that’s poetry does not rhyme, And now you must also learn to see - All that rhymes is not poetry....Read the rest...
Categories: humor, poetry,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Insomnia:Self Induced
Insomnia:self induced I had a rough night didn't sleep much at all So i make my coffee strong sweet and tall Got to wake up and get on with the day Caffeine infused and sugar laced Tonight I'll go to...Read the rest...
Categories: funny, humor, sleep,
Form: Rhyme
Can't Leave My Damn Home
This was written back when Covid-19 at it's height. As sung to the tune "Can't Find My Way Home," by Steve Winwood/Blind Faith. "Can't Leave My Damn Home" ------------- I've binged Game of Thrones, and learned the xylophone. This...Read the rest...
Categories: humor, parody, satire,
Form: Free verse
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The school year’s ending. ‘Spring Fling’ is tonight (Saturday) the biggest event (concert) of the year, and next week - final exams. It’s hard to believe that I’ll be a senior in about 2...Read the rest...
Categories: future, humor, places, school,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member I'm One Hundred!
And so it is that on this day, I can loud and proudly say, I’m one hundred! I’m one hundred! I still remember the dust bowl, and now I’ve reached this lofty goal. I’m one hundred! I’m one hundred! And what do I...Read the rest...
Categories: age, birthday, humor,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Weekly Hearts Game I
The game it starts with the drop of a two At 6PM sharp with the whole [CENSORED] crew. The cards will be dealt in a random way, But yet we all know by the end of the day, We...Read the rest...
Categories: friendship, fun, games, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Bakery
There once was a baker who loved to boast about his bakery down by the coast. But the bakery burned down and he exclaimed with a frown, Now all of my business is toast!...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Everybody Makes Bobies
Everybody makes boobies, Put our big feet in it, Just some clumsy footwork And we find ourselves in a pit. Everybody makes boobies, Everybody makes mistakes, When shooting our life’s film, There is bound to be out-takes. ...Read the rest...
Categories: bird, fun, funny, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Icarus, Revisited
In a house, half-mad, with mother and dad, And a labyrinth he couldn’t escape - He trudged the maze, with a string ball, so sad. The sky’s warm, gay orb, too, was round in shape. ...Read the rest...
Categories: father, flying, humor, love,
Form: Sonnet
Premium Member Fishing
Oh how I’m wishing that I were fishing! I’d love to see the swishing that I’ve been missing. \\\\ ///\\\ //// \fins ‘n skins/ catfish dogfish goatfish lizardfish goosefish queenfish angelfish devilfish kingfish fish! \|/ Hungry! I am getting wolfish for a pescatarian...Read the rest...
Categories: humor, environment, fish, fishing, fun,
Form: Rhyme
ODD SOCKS EVERYWHERE
ODD SOCKS EVERYWHERE! I wake up in the morning, And I don't know what to do, I can only find odd socks, This morning I have an interview! There's some with characters, But I can only find one, not...Read the rest...
Categories: fun, hilarious, humor, humorous,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member A Surreality Dream
I had a dream, it was obscene Read on if you dare I was at a masquerade ball And all there were bare. Except for wearing masks of course No one cared at all Just got on with naked dancing Bouncing...Read the rest...
Categories: dream, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Suit and Tie
Flackmoth says he wouldn’t be caught dead in a suit and tie; but then ruefully reflects he likely will – unless he doesn’t die. Either way, with or without, he still will have to be laid out – and...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Light Verse
Premium Member Teeth and Ears
Flackmoth chuckles when he hears chickens have neither teeth nor ears. Nothing strange about that, he said? “I’m nearly deaf now and in a few years I expect no tooth left in my head. Deaf and toothless chickens will still...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Light Verse
Asking My Age
Someone asked my age I said, "I'm still quite young". They call me, "Baby". ...Read the rest...
Categories: age, baby, happiness, humor,
Form: Haiku

Specific Types of Humor Poems

Definition | What is Humor in Poetry?


Book: Shattered Sighs