Short Function Poems

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


The Function of Prayer

"The function of Prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one 
who prays".

Soren Kierkegaard
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Tres Dimensiva Tempus

Time passes through my watch,
as function follows form

Most sacred of mysteries
—the final sojourn

(Dreamsleep: January, 2021)
Form: Rhyme

Allies

amaurotic sight silvered lace curtain unseen vibration rewards nights dedicated labor beauty and function entwined
Form: Tanka

Autopsia

"See for yourself"

It is obvious that -if  only- we were to list the functions of the eyes,
we would need a lot of time to get to see.
Form: Ekphrasis

Premium Member Legs Cry

This failing body partly will not function well, for vertebrae broke. Could my legs cry, they would, but my words now carry me.
Form: Tanka


Premium Member Five Bucks Says It Doesn'T

A Book's a dear friend
     transports me to distant lands

   Money thinks it serves the same function ~
     'til it runs out of gas at the junction
Form: Couplet

CLINTON, TRUMP AFFAIR poetry


        


       Clinton ... Trump ... Extra Marital case
        If at home they have not lost function ...
          How to lose presidential office !

Premium Member Ghosts For a Function

Have you ever seen Ghosts all dressed for a function Some elegant dance Which they will be attending A scary Halloween whirl
Russell Sivey
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Something Fishy

When are danglers
called anglers

And what are they fishing for?

Hoping for a bite
or a swallow--

Some form or function
feast or frolic
of oral delight.

Fear

Fear is an evil demon that

Erodes your sense of security, comfort, and safety

As well as hampers your ability to function

Ruining any chance you have of normalcy
Form: Name

Premium Member What Goes Up

What goes up must come down Except for a bodily function quite renowned A function so joyous We utter loud voices Voices that can be heard all over town
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Heart lotus blooms

knowledge is a function of mind
wisdom however grows in the heart
slowly, being a beauteous blossoming
magic in motion, a transmutation 
the caterpillar now a butterfly

Poem For the Poet

Poets are gods
poets are gods
they choose words
not because of its meaning
but its function in a line
they breath live to words
and adorn them beautiful
poets are gods

Premium Member Double Farts

The most dangerous function alive Is a double fart, the first one you survive Second is suspect Make sure you check Just in case a real barrooomer arrives
fun
Form: Limerick

Drone Bees

The life of a Drone Bee is great.

His only function is to mate.

        I'm not being too obscene,

        but he must service the Queen

 Can't think of a happier fate.
Form: Limerick

Premium Member - Bantu -

The farmer was a famous and creative actor
                         -  fruitful function in the theatre




28.03.2023
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
Copyright © All Rights Reserved
Form: Other

Same Old Story About Things

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/other_one_and_a_half_percent_of_the_time_1419322

Wonder why her comments function is turned off.
This seems to be same old story about a lot of things
© James Horn  Create an image from this poem.
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Premium Member Rise Over Run

There once was a mathematician named Swope
Who said,” In calculus, while I’m deriving, I hope
To find an function so perfect
No tangent could touch it
Lest I fall on a slippery slope"
Form: Limerick

Card Verse

U r th key 2 my lock
U r th tip 2 my top
U r th tick 2 my tock
U r th hip 2 my hop
U r th hot 2 my spot
Without u function i could not
2gether we are th whole lot
Happy anniversary
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Honesty Is the Best Policy

Should you really describe how you feel Or pretend all's fine which will cause an ordeal To avoid disruption In everyday function A serious decision before your next meal
Form: Limerick

Premium Member The Time Has Come

Think it's about time to call it a day Brain doesn't function in the same old way Effect of my seizures Good wishes my readers It's been a magical ten years, so farewell I say
Form: Limerick

Geometry

Geometrical,
Math'matical  poetry. 
Hmm…Lobachevsky?

Geometrics &
Math'matics & Poetics
Think Lobachevsky. 

Well. How 'bout Riemann?
Zeta function says it all. 
How's that, professor?
Form: Haiku

Stiffed

There was a stupid chap from North Shore
Who bought Viagra in fifty doses and more.
Confused respecting it function
He took more without compunction.
Now he has trouble exiting his front door.
Form: Limerick

For Poets Only

The primary function
of the human being 
is to imagine
The primary function 
of a writer 
is to share it with others. 
 


July 17 2022 
Sponsor	Line Gauthier
Contest Name	Bite Size Poem no49
Form: Verse

Premium Member Keys

My keys are missing
and I find myself dissing
my ability to function
daily without mention
of my constant misplacement
of things I need-so I vent
in the form of a rhyme
that soothes me every time
Form: Rhyme

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