Short At First Poems

Short At First Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about At First by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about At First by length and keyword.


Premium Member Rain

Rain By: Tom 2/5/2013 Heavy rains begin At first perhaps as sprinkles That increased quickly
© Tom Wright  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku


Love Could...

Love could return us the rest
Of delicious fresh air like a child reading at first
Literal world of live words would do!
Form: Haiku

If At First You Dont Succeed

If at first you don’t succeed
Don’t let it cause you distress
And if you still fail to succeed
You must redefine success
Form:

Premium Member Clerihew Morley

Innovative Hilda Morley
an Organic poet  came to be
Her collections number just six
'Cloudless at First' pick of the mix
Form: Clerihew

Pandemic Progress

At first, I was so scared
I smeared lambs blood on my door
Now, I am back to picking my nose again
that's progress for me
© Judy Bonin  Create an image from this poem.


Blind Luck

You're lucky 
I loved you at first sight
cause with taking the fourteenth I wouldn't
be interested in being in 
like even

Premium Member A Meeting of the Eyes

at first glance a spark instantly ignites
their eyes meet like kissing lips;
a glorious spell cast


Date written: 07/28/2022
Form: Kimo

A Prospect

Peachy at first glance
A keeper or a hustler
Only time will tell
Trust your instincts but beware
Should your prospect go astray
Form: Tanka

Lavender

There,
He sits
Far away.
I can feel him
I can hear his heart beat, mine in accord.
Oh, the enchantment of love at first sight.
Form: Tetractys

Tootsie Pop

Love is like a tootsie pop
It may taste good at first
But really it just tricks you
It sucks, and why?
The world may never know...
© Jen H.  Create an image from this poem.

Persisted and Enlisted

Persisted and Enlisted

At first what we did was insisted,
And after that we had persisted,


Then into service finally enlisted.
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Symptoms of Poetry Love

At first the thirst 
For better  for worst
Undying frustration.
How can I beat this thing?
A PERFECT poem, flawlessly created, a win.
Form: Tanka

Love at First Sight

When our eyes first met
Immediate attraction
Its love at first sight


©COPYRIGHT KC. Leake
8 September 2025
All Rights Reserved
Form: Haiku

At First Sight

His heart beats 
Knees that only tremble 
Her eyes his meets 
His fears they disassemble 
His soul so broken 
Her love could reassemble

Love At First Sight

Enter Room

See pretty Lady

Pretty Lady
introduces herself

Conversation started

Love at first sight

Tallan J Bent (c) 16/11/08
Form: Haiku

Love At First Sight Flirt

The shiver
 frisson !
the urge...
a look
that bends !
We became
petrified,
enchanted,
and breathless !
Oh! love
at first sight... !

Anne

They said you were from France.
I loved you at first glance,
And thought I stood no chance
Of having a romance,
But asked you for a dance…
© Jack Horne  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Monorhyme

Premium Member Playwright

A playwright crafts plays... right?
let's coin the word "poemwright"
it's understandable, at first sight
it'll catch on (well, it might!) :-D
Form: Quatrain

Lusty Peeks

I just met a wonderful wench
With nipples that pop out an inch
Although it just might
Be love at first sight
They'll certainly do in a pinch!
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Some Day

When their eyes first met he whispered to himself, 
“Some day I’m going to marry you.”
never imagining…
at that moment
she was whispering too.
© Jim Yerman  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Verse

Eat Your Greens

COVID-19 did quite a number
On the wife whilst she was in slumber
At first she was mad
But then she was glad
To sleep alone with her cucumber.
Form: Limerick

Love At First Sight

did you hear the harbor seal
fell in love with a slimy eel
everything seems right
for it was love at first sight
and they like the way it feels
Form: Limerick

Loved Cake At First Sight

Loved Cake At First Sight

Loved cake at first sight;  (5)
Dreamed of it throughout the night;  (7)
Still can taste each bite.  (5)

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

Finish This Verse

Roses are red

Violets are blue

It's love at first sight

Wow, what a view!!!


For "Finish this Verse" contest sponsored by Susan Burch.
© George Aul  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Verse

Premium Member Smitten

Moment by moment, she stays
So tightly woven into
The tapestry of his thoughts
Smitten, at first sight



Date written and posted: 06/14/2019
Form: Dodoitsu

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