Short Grandson Poems

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


Premium Member Namesake

My grandfather's name
Was given to me at birth
To honor the man
That my father never knew
Having died in World War Two
Form: Tanka


Braden's Song

“You may be declared the winner, Papa
—but you never beat the game”

(Grandson: Glastonbury Connecticut: November, 2021)

Premium Member Too Sweet Boy

little socks crumble in corner — scrubbing smelly feet tout suite

12/31/2018

tout suite (too sweet) — right now
Form: Monoku

Puzzle

Puzzle
Pieced together
Inscribed detailed pictures
Interlocked with the family
Pieces




*This poem is by my grandson, Joshua.
Form: Cinquain

Premium Member Drowning In Love

euphoric in chlorinated water
a splash
grandma has arrived
small ducks
chatter 
             and cling
battle for hugs

7/29/2018


Premium Member Twenty Twenty

He skated along
road little used,
except by butterflies -
he chased.
On his scooter, he raced.
Suddenly halting,
“Aww…he flied away!”

Premium Member Nose Spider

Yesterday, grandson held my face 
and turned it up and to the side
and with a confused look said
"Pappa you have a spider in your nose!"

Premium Member Circles

knee stiff unrelents enjoying the year of rust - oil can or bust for i still give chase as grandson circles 1/4/2021
age
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Obscure Antiquated Language

what kind of conveyance can you use?
I had done nothing but confuse
Buck, Pontiac, Rambler or what?
words unheard of by my grandson Strut
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Preferential Treatment

grandson sleeps on couch, wrapped up like a tortilla -
                                                                guest rooms are empty
Form: Monoku

Premium Member ANNUS HORRIBILIS

Annus Horribilis until the birth of our Great Grandson, who brought love and joy to everyone.



Riley Beau Brooks, Born 17th December, 2023
Form: Monoku

Premium Member Yesterday

Grandpa, why can't I go outside and play
  Yesterday seems so far away
Well, my boy, once your hair's all gray
  Yesterday's only a memory away
Form: Monorhyme

Premium Member because he is her grandson

her resolve loosened
because he is her grandson
dissipating grudge

his choices not hers
but she cannot love him less
pure true grandmas love
Form: Senryu

Outsmarted

My grandson just loves to make noise
The louder the better his toys
His batteries I hide
The noise still resides
Turns out that I hid his decoys
Form: Limerick

Fraction- Six

Some files are deleted
Faith, Values??, integrity, respect ...
These are now in recycle bin
I do not need
Advice to Grandson 
you will restore these.

Premium Member Drink Up Lantana

without rainstorm wilts leaves of lantana shrivel and the buds close up I was told it’s the weather uplift when grandson waters
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Grandson of mine

Just seven and so wise.
He's always in the thralls of magic.
His mind exploding with wonder.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Form: Other

Premium Member Why Do They Not Go In

moon’s tears do not pour
They trail out on top of the water
why do they not go in? asks grandchild
Gram loves it that he thinks she knows everything

Premium Member Black Crayons

grandson favors the black crayon
he always picks it first out of the lineup
even his rainbows have thick strips of black
to him black crayons matter.

Infant Genius

My
three
year old
grandson can
use an iPhone, open
and close apps and check
out my photos. When I was his 
age I was still eating all my crayons.
Form: Shape

Quiggie Snarls

Quiggie Snarls were maritime snails
Tasted butter in mouth of Hales
He ate a bucketful
With his grandson Gudrool
Then kicked the bucket off the rails
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Getting It Together

Hate bedewed with youth
power to impair one’s kin,
grace in growing old
a time to regret, lament...
grandson, reflection of time.

© Harry J Horsman 2012
Form: Tanka

Premium Member In Other News

The world seems incredibly messed up
The TV confirms it’s not right 
I’m not sure what’s going to improve things
Who cares? My grandson walked tonight
© Jeff Kyser  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Online Homework With Austin

Technology rage That's all my free time gone The teacher won't believe me ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Grandson and Grandad composition

Premium Member Pool At Grandmas

Pool
Happy
At grandma’s
Squeals and joy
Run to see new dog
Charlie not there
twenty-one months pure
Sadly has drowned
Hatred now
Toward the
Pool
Form: Ninette

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace