Short Lei Poems

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


Lei Day

Mum sent me off to Sunday School
To learn about the Golden Rule
But Satan said,
"Look!  Ilene's shed!
What shall we do for May Day Fool?"
Form: Limerick


Premium Member The Pikake Shell Lei-W

No Niihau friend
To see forbidden Aden
Where the time stands still

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Fourth Placement
Contest: Tropical Treasures
Form: Haiku

Premium Member My Pretty Lei

The frozen north has never appealed to me Was born to live in the tropics near the sea Eighty-six years of cold On a tropic isle I'm sold Love wearing my pretty lei golly gee
Form: Limerick

Premium Member The One - Lei

I saw him first, a god on earth
A treasure of unequalled worth.
A shy approach, with butterflies
And briefly he and I locked eyes.
He’s in another woman’s arms
Delirious she from his charms
Still she intros me to handsome . . . 
I am holding my new grandson!

January 13, 2020
Form: Lay

Premium Member The Lei of the

His soul was set with his hard heart Mine eyes shadows seeing a lark All one can do is just hope pray Elohim Father granting us a stay Soar abundant dreams of solace Holy verse of feet rhythm dance 11/27/23 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2023©
Form: Lay


A Wilted Rose-Lei

is love to be a wilted rose
to fade beneath the winter snows

to pierce itself with its own thorn
its beauty hide in death to mourn

i watch it bloom from tiny seeds
a spark of lust from passion bleeds

unfold itself within a kiss
then fade within the dying bliss

December 30, 2019
Form: Lay

War Wages Love Sour - Lei

Princely, proud with nobility, I fear you ride in vanity. Host not the sword but spare thine heart, for tomorrow you must depart. But take heed, know my love's expense, to sleep one night, lest hundred hence. Take this token, that holds my soul, that you might return safe and whole.
Form: Lay

Premium Member You Are the One -Lei

Your beauty so pure, calm like snow, 
Mesmerises me, now I know. 
    Your divine smile, brightens my day, 
    Now worries from past, will not stay. 
Your heart is filled with love and care,
How blessed am I, to have you near.
    You are the one I met in dreams, 
    Beyond beautiful, my life seems.

Jan 13, 2020.
Form: Lay

Sad To Say - Lei

I thought I recognized your face
You left me in this very place

But that was long ago, my friend,
And I thought then it was the end

So here we stand some years later
Waiting on an elevator

And I still love you, sad to say
I never should have come this way

12-30-19
Contest:Lay it On Me - 8X8
Sponsor: Charles Messina
Form: Lay

First Lay Lei of French Origin Or Celtic

Also and ACROSTIC

Past sixty, I can sharpen well
On pencils, invite wise romance -
Each held right, Sharp'ner in left, hand(s)
Tight, soft, tight, soft, easy does it
Recall youth: Sharp'ning loud and quick
You broke them more than you'll admit

(c) Deo, shalom, shalom: Not much longer to OVERCOME Covid19 (SARS Co19)
© Anil Deo  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Lay

Premium Member Winter Birds - Lei

A blue jay cries high in the tree
on a branch, vibrant blues we see

A cardinal pair perched for seed
as the bright red male takes the lead 

A chickadee lands as he sings
a dee, dee, dee and flaps his wings

A grey nuthatch lands upside down
and feeds never turning around

12/28/19

Contest: Lay it on me - 8x8 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Charles Messina
Form: Lay

Premium Member Moonlit Strolls - Lei

On moonlit strolls along the beach
   Ardor is never out of reach 

 To rhythmic waves two lovers dance
 And ignite the flames of romance

  Then love completes the hearts desire
   A timeless treasure to acquire

 Love has delight enough for two
 And lights the path for hearts so true

 1-3-2020
 Lay It On Me - 8X8 Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Charles Messina
© Joseph May  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Lay

Premium Member Lei

a lei
warmly undulates in the harbor,
scented blossoms in the surf,
welcoming each voyager
with frangipani, plumeria, shells and
haku mele. the ukulele and current
gently pulls with mellifluous undertow.
a garland aloha and hula hips
enhance each Polynesian hug
in passionate sunrise and sunset hues.

8/7/2018

haku mele — weaving a poetic text, chant, or song
Form: Verse

Premium Member Her Last Holiday -- Lei

Having been alone for Yuletide
On New Year’s morn, she stared outside

Neighbors were packing lights away
To place in storage, where they’d stay

For such décor, she’d lost her taste
As celebrating seemed a waste

And she knew well this was her last
Her heart belonged to Christmas past




December 28, 2019
For Charles Messina’s “LAY It on Me” contest
Form: Lay

Premium Member We Sail Away - Lei

We sail away beneath the sun -
vows made. Our journey’s now begun.
We glide till twilight’s tangerine
drips into ocean’s azure-green.
To shore we’re led by June’s light breeze.
You give my hand a little squeeze.
We wait for time most opportune
for honey underneath the moon!

Jan. 5, 2019
for the Lay It On Me - 8X8 Poetry Contest of charles messina
rhyme pattern: aabbccdd
Form: Lay

Premium Member A Sweet Kiss-Lei

As we kiss underneath the stars
I floated pass Venus and Mars

Instantly I didn't want to land
I was glad that I took your hand

I've never known such sweet love
We seemed to fit just like a glove

My heart and soul had such a glow
I'm lucky to have a kind beau




December 29, 2019
Contest:Lay it on me-8x8 poetry contest
8 syllables per line 
Sponsor: Charles Messina
© Alexis Y.  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Lay

We Glanced-Lei

I gave a glance but did she see
Then she glanced, and looked at me

Instantly I sensed attraction
Tho' the look took but a fraction,

For happenstance, it paved the way
Ensuring that we met that day

So here am I, in love with you
I now believe... dreams can come true.







Entry for
LAY It On Me - 8x8 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina
29/12/2019. Placed=1st.
© Gary Smith  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Lay

Premium Member Forever Lei

Forever

When the moon burst it cracked a smile

To marry in radiant style


The North Star seals young glowing love

Brings kindness and light from above


A beach fire sparks vows with a chime

Gives birth ties tides ever in time


Waxed in passion foot prints take sight

Sunshine seals dawn out of the night


28th December 2019

Syllables checked howmanysyllables.com
Form: Lay

Premium Member Seeking a Slice of Sunshine-Lei

On yearning wings of dream I fly
on cloud nine to your fold, my sky.

My heart unfurls petals of rose
where I feel your dew face repose.

Even when you’re not beside me
love-tinged glint of your eyes I see.

In winter-wan meadow of mine
I seek a slice of your sunshine.


December 31, 2019
Syllable count : 8 each line
Checkerd on howmanysyllables.com
Contest : LAY It On Me
Sponsor : Charles Messina
Form: Lay

Premium Member Before It Froze - Lei

As the wind blew strong on the face
The head tipped downward, in this place

Lost in the fog, with pelting sleet
Would there be two tracks that will meet?

Then a touch of a fingertip,
Wiped the last tear drop from a drip

Before it froze with a heart closed
Love’s warmth cured the danger it posed

Heidi Sands

1/1/20

Placed 3rd in the Lay It On Me – 8x8 Poetry Contest.  
8 Lines
8 Syllables
AA BB CC DD
Form: Lay

A Gentle Sigh- Lei

To be yours means never needing,
          as my starving heart you’re feeding.


Our dalliance of romance, firm-
          ethereal hearts shall affirm.

Idyllic~ touching me with ease, 
          our resonating love shan’t cease. 

Sing to me a soft lullaby;
          (he pulls me close…I gently sigh)


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1.6.20
LAY It On Me
Sponsor - Charles Messina
Form: Lay

Premium Member Aurora Borealis Lei

I‘d love to view the northern lights, a stunning sight which brings delights Dark skies awash with vivid blues, with pinks and green or yellow hues A rainbow in the evening sky - this spectacle would catch my eye! To see these lights would make my day ... must visit Iceland or Norway! Checked with how many syllables – 8 per line LAY It On Me - 8x8 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina 1/3/20
Form: Lay

Premium Member Foolish Coward Lei

I follow the gray mist shadow
awaiting dawn, still fray meadow. 

Draught night creaks, cries, and laughter flow, 
amber teardrops stowed trickled slow. 

Within unsteady mortal soul 
left breathless, speechless no control. 

Foolish and a coward betray 
to hear pained wounded donkey bray. 

1/1/2020 

Poetry Contest: LAY It On Me - 8x8 
Sponsored by: Charles Messina 
(8) lines and each line must have ONLY (8) syllables. 
rhyme pattern AA,BB,CC,DD.
© Eve Roper  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Lay

Premium Member She Dainty Stepped - Lei

I saw her first on windswept plain
Her gold hair shone like sunlit grain
Her skin as fair as cloud above 
A form that spoke to me of love...  

She dainty stepped; I held my breath
My heart did gasp, a gasp of death
For she was lame, as lame could be
Would love still fain join her with me?


         December 29, 2019
 LAY It On Me - 8 x 8 Poetry Contest
       Sponsor: Charles Messina

 + STRAND SELECT 5 Contest, any theme any form
               Sponsor: Brian Strand
Form: Lay

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