Short Careful Poems

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


Premium Member Be Careful of Heartbreak

Fiona Faerie with pinpoint feet
bathes in a frosty dewdrop
weeps       —      w o w
she might have drowned

1/2/2019


The Cobra's Flute

Be careful when 
the Siren calls

because…

Where you fall in love
is where you’ll stay

(Dreamsleep: July, 2021)

Premium Member Hand Painted Porcelain

finding a niche
answer to a wish
painting neon fish
flourish and a swish
a fine porcelain dish
careful do not squish
Form: Rhyme

Forewarned

Be proud you’re a Poet
 be careful who you tell
Your words once absconded
—from heaven to hell

(Dreamsleep: July, 2022)

Moony Dove

Lives in so big tree
Alone with a careful eye
Watch out all around 
Afraid of cats and big birds
Till the tiger comes over
Form: Tanka


Premium Member too delicate to wear

an emerald band
round opalescent pearl
a ring never worn

just two delicate
I am not a careful gal
something might happen
Form: Senryu

Premium Member Irreversible Statement

Once said it’s irreversible
So be careful what you say
Think of the consequences
Of what those words can do

Russell Sivey

Premium Member Cupid's Aim

See that winged fellow His arrow poised to let fly Better take more careful aim Last love hit in rear
Form: Dodoitsu

Self-Tough Love

Be careful with giving yourself too much grace and kindness. Sometimes we benefit from giving ourselves tough love too. - Strength

Premium Member Desert Thorns

Desert thorns that sting.
Careful desert animals. 
Both have great instinct,
Finding safety together.
Not permanent for either.
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Always be vigilant

Nobody is immune to it.
It happens when we least expect it.
Criminals have got their eye on you.



AP: Honorable Mention 2026

Fake Relationship

Fake relationship in December

During festive season

 Brother be careful

 Protect your wallet


By Chipepo Lwele
25/12/2022
Form: Senryu

Be Careful What You Wish For

Victim of his own success…
the treadmill calls,
the hourglass broken
—casualty of what time denies

(The New Room: November, 2020)

A Hard Thought

So many things in this world are out of my control...
So I must be extremely careful with the things that are not.

- just a thought
© Chris Hagy  Create an image from this poem.

Premium Member Life

Life isn't like a bowl of cherries. It's more like a jar of Jalapenos.
Be careful what you indulge today. It may burn your ass tomorrow.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Poop Support

When strapping on a corset,
Be careful not to force it, 
Too much and you’ll pop
More than just your top;
Your bowel might endorse it.
Form: Limerick

Careful, Doctor!

A lady named Abigail Feanture
Received from her colleagues a censure.
She, being a vet,
Accidentally let
A mischievous Doberman Pincer.
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Bad Juju

harmful in a karmic way best be careful what you say cosmic sense of the perverse held tongue keeps the fates at bay
© Jeff Kyser  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Jueju

Premium Member This Picture May Give You the Creeps

If you wear a false face be careful not to walk with the wind to your back.
maurice yvonne september 15 2014

Premium Member Shell Find You

Be very careful squirrels; Falling leaves undress the trees And naked trees show my cat Right where your nest is!
Form: Dodoitsu

Waste Life

Know the true real correct source, otherwise, you have wasted your time
Fake sources are many everywhere here and there, be careful and smart
Form: Monoku

Premium Member Be Careful With Yourself

laughing during lunch
happily poking some fun
at self as I can take it
until I cannot
the others go way too far
and I have myself to blame
Form: Sedoka

Just a Note-Humbleness Is a Virtue

Be careful when going up a ladder Be kind to those you meet Remember,going down that ladder the same people you will greet
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Be careful

Stay off the roads today
Grandma's managed to find the car keys
~ She snuck out mid nap !



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: 1st place 2025
Form: Other

Heaven Justice

I loved her, but
After her tricks writes,
We have not read her for many days
May be we shall not read her anymore 
Heaven justice
Be careful
Form: Other

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