Short Folk Poems

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Dead Ringer of a Folk Singer, Humdinger of a Gunslinger

Fairly
Squarely
Rarely
Barely
Shot from the hip fairly, squarely true
Loaded clip but, rarely, barely drew




1-19-2018
Form: Tyburn


Young Folk Day

you had your time
read the sign
don't be blind
thats unkind
its there time to shine
and play and have there say
its the
YOUNG FOLKS DAY

Old Folk Dance

mabe theyer not in tune
those old goon
no how to bloon
they hump and bump
some jump
to the music romance
with that
OLD FOLK DANCE

No Folk

come down to food
 i just sit on a stood
if its good
it under stood
i can lick and pick
walk and talk
or bolk
DON'T NEED 
NO FOLK

Corlor Folk Eat Here

there's a rout 
cause the south
no doudt
you were put out
some or stll around
in those small town back than it was fea
no corlor folk
eat here


Premium Member Faerie Folk Went into Hiding

Poseidon’s spear slashed out from the angry waves
A tumultuous monsoon began to gather up the sea
The faerie folk went into hiding
When they saw army of sea cupids

Premium Member For the Love of Folk Art

Vibrant colours dancing on canvas
Maud Lewis delivers the countryside in style
Vivid images with childlike charm



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Form: Other

Folk

A folk with no mouth
no stomach, no appetite
always has access to food
always does nothing with it
it grows thin and breaks
due to hunger and thirst
as it fulfills people’s work

Premium Member A Folk Festival

These faces from deep within the roots,
Their lines pointed and drawn
     etched with laughs and grins,
Folks for sure.
Homeness and neighborhood
Gelled musically to sights of friends.
© Wm Paul  Create an image from this poem.

Loving emotions

Love can sway,
Our focus,
Love surrounds,
Like Our Lord,
Not fair weather folk,
His love is staunch,
Sees us all through,
The journey to faith,
We awaken, renewed
Hope to love,
Full of surprise!

Premium Member Russian Folk Dancing

Russian dance groups blow me out of the water Their synchronized patterns are amazing for every watcher None out of line Bang on every time What dya think, maybe I too could be a dancer
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Gorgeous Bohemian Folk Owl

gorgeous Bohemian folk owl with your zentangle zone,
your multitude of colors enhance your designer way,
you are artistic with a unique flair all your own.
joyful loveliness of your designs makes this artist’s day
Form: Rhyme

The Giant's Causeway

The wind takes an eardrum,
and fills it with hail.

The waves crash beyond me
on an unbeaten trail.

There are men here who think
they’ve found victory and wealth,

but the giant’s run-off,
and left for his health.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Septimal-Folk,Dance

ragtime blues
boogie and
swing


NOTE
septimal-Three line poem in seven syllables(3:3:1)with an integral title on the theme of 
art;music;literature;film in all their aspectsirony,paody and humour being an underlying 
featur

Premium Member Slavic Folk Song

Don't eat the bear 
and the bear won't eat you
Don't stomp on flowers
Don't spit on the dew
If you are a bad person
your life will worsen
But if you are good  
then there's no need for cursin' 
Yoi yoi la la la la yoi yoi la.
Form: Lyric

Wee Folk of the Rain

Their mumbling again
Wee folk of the rain.
Each word and each syllable
A lisping, spat out.

Yond this dark window
Heard from my pillow.
Off leaf, jumping. Off roof tile
Sliding. One by one.
Of all that drops by for fun
A great turnout.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Hard-Headed Folk - Six

Hard-headed folk - themselves they've caged,

for even if a point is proved,

they cannot hear it, and enraged,

they'll turn away and can't be moved.


Sept. 29, 2019 for Caren Krutsinger's
Brevity Poetry Contest No More Than Six Lines Poetry Contest
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Ancient Folk Styles

bobdylanstone 

comegatheroundpeoplewhereveryouroam...andadmithathewatersaroundyou
havegrown...andacceptithatsoonyou'llbedrenchedtothebone...ifyourtimetoyou
isworthsavin...thenyoubetterstartswimminoryou'llsinklikeastone...forthetimes
theyareachangin


stan sand
© Sand Blown  Create an image from this poem.

Nor Folk

The ewes are gathering at salt licks
The ovens are hot for baking bricks
My mum is humming,
"Christmas is coming" *
My dad, it seems, is getting his kicks

*Winter is frigid in Norfolk, which may
account for 19th-century women 
naming their sons, "Christmas"! 
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Folk Guitar

Attired in black and red tonight 
The way you sang was out of sight
Head and shoulders above the rest
Hands down you'll always be the best
The reasons why are clear to me
And to anyone with ears to see
But if they're not here's one that suits
Just s-p-e-c-t-a-c-u-l-a-r in snakeskin boots
Form: Rhyme

For Folk Than Never Felt Different

John Merrick names us animals
The elephant in the room
Only seems to grow
The third instalment
i give you a tagline
The world end war
Standing in the past on virgin shoreline
Pushing the evolving terrestriality back in
Why do we feel so alone
because we deserve to be
Long live the weeds
that choose where it can grow

Premium Member Walk softly Ode to my walking stick

Loyal companion carved from a sturdy oak.
This eternal gratitude will never be revoked.
You've been there for me more then
some human folk.
I think I may be in love with you and that is no joke.
Please stay by my side until the day I croak,
if perchance we come upon a very nasty bloke,
I will turn you upside down and give him a poke!

Premium Member Fourteen Frenzied Folk Dancers

Fourteen frenzied folk dancers telling fairy tales
Finding fifteen frisky folk singers, some with tails.
Friendly folklore frightening fools, freckles and more.
Forbidden folktales foraged by frisky faeries galore.
Fitting a folksy framework of fulfillment in field number four.
I am inspired to folk dance my way out there, my interest doth soar.

Country Folk

Cowboy
                                          Brawny, Tough 
                                   Riding, Roping, Drinking
                          Spurs, Horses, Companions, Jewelry
                                   Racing, Riding, Flirting
                                       Spunky, Tougher 
                                              Cowgirl
Form: Diamante

Same Man,Same Folk

SAME MAN, SAME FOLK


The day I adorned value:
Damask king of attire
Gold made me new mint
And my finery nonpareil ;
Even kings called me son.


Then dearth dressed me up
In a calico from cockroach’s jaw
And hooves that tilted starboard
It was want’s magic moment:
The visible turned invisible.


So I wondered what had changed
Same man , same folk
Then a thought sprang up in me :
No one avoids a man because
He rode on a horse yesterday.

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