Short Allegory Poems

Short Allegory Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short Allegory poems by PoetrySoup poets. Search short Allegory poetry by poem length and keyword.


Nothing Ever Will

touched your name
tapped a keypad
and frog-like-lilly-leaps
found me
fly-like with
accuracy
after so strong a bound


' Doctor Poet ... ' 55th Senryu

‘ Doctor Poet … ’      55th  Senryu


     Written Prescription
‘ Take 2 Aspiring – Rhyming
       With Poet Signing
Form: Senryu

The Man Who Never Was

Last night I dreamt a dreary dream
Beyond the clashing rocks 
I saw a dead man win a fight 
And I think that man was I
© Nigel Fox  Create an image from this poem.
Form:

This One Stinks

odor took its toll
yellow foam twist down the hole 
…spinning in the bowl

By Robb A. Kopp
All Rights Reserved © MMX
Form: Senryu

Night Overture

night sounds
surreal as dreams
crickets harmonica
owls overture to natures pets
singing

Johnny Sumler
Melody of Cinquain
Form: Cinquain


Politics and Lunatics Horn Haiku

Politics and Lunatics Horn Haiku

Seems like all the tricks 
That people call politics 
Are for lunatics.

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Fair Weather

That fears blood
that fears hardship
that hides during sorrow
that denies duty
is fair weather cloud
floating around

Premium Member Alone

Standing alone
in the center
of it all……
muttering
to a passing
breeze
	…….“stay”.


John G. Lawless
©4/27/2018
Form: Imagism

Lovely and Lush Living Plush

Was both lovely and lush,
Living in someplace plush,
She saw me,
With much glee,
Now on her have a crush.

Jim Horn
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Form: Limerick

By World Am Often Troubled Horn Haiku

By World Am Often Troubled Horn Haiku

Often thought about;
By world am often trouble;
Felt giddy inside.

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Free Freedom

Gentlemen, free freedom
Perpetual detainee it is
Release freedom to its natural home
That sovereign country of nowhere
Form:

Premium Member The Mighty Oak Tree

acorn breathes rich earth

toed roots sinks deeply head stretched

hands leaves spread oak suns


Date: 06/07/2019
© Hilo Poet  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Reflections

My thoughts drip

one after the other

creating mirrors —

pools collecting

flowing together

into reflections

They Have Been a Trump Fan

They have been a Trump fan,
Hope and wish that we can
Look toward,
Seeing Lord;
Him from White House ban.

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Limerick

Criticism

Being criticized by wise,
   it's totally flattering ...
   But criticized by ignorant
   it is pure scorn and cursing
Form: Epigram

Would Wade Then Played and Laid

Would Wade Then Played and Laid

in water would wade
had a great time when we played
then in sun had laid

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Had Passed Away So Yjey Say

yesterday had passed away 
while at home would stay 
soon soul started to stray 
My sins did cause dismay.

Jim Horn
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Form:

While Mask We Would Wear

While Mask We Would Wear

while mask we would wear
sickness appeared here and there
had been hard to bare

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

From Birth Had Been Blind

From Birth Had Been Blind

from birth had been blind
God did put things in my mind
clear and well defined

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Deal and Steal That Does Appeal

Big Deal and Steal That Does Appeal

had been a big deal
reveal that it was a steal
made with much appeal

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Saved Each Nore About How To Vote

Saved Each Nore about How to Vote

we would save each note
about exact way to vote
left home wearing coat

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Should Share Poems Can Compare

Should Share Poems Can Compare

my poem I should share
for haiku will always care
have some more to spare

Jim Horn
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Nothing Sought

reward takes umbrage 
      true unrequited kindness 
         ~ payment in itself 
            

By
David Kavanagh
Form: Haiku

Tears Do Not Belong To Us

No tears
      belong to us...
      They are legitimate daughters
      of pain and longing
      that invade us...!
Form: Epigram

Absolutely Sure

No one can silence the clamor
of freedom...
Just as we can't stop
the morning light,
and the darkness of the night...
Form: Epigram

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