Short Mythology Poems

Short Mythology Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short Mythology poems by PoetrySoup poets. Search short Mythology poetry by poem length and keyword.


Premium Member Bacon Miracle Whip Sandwiches

Crisp  pieces of bacon and
Two slices of bread
Miracle Whip™  spread


10/18/17
Written by James Edward Lee Sr ©2017
Form: Haiku


Premium Member Minerva In Nirvana

I know a maiden 
Whom remains hidden where all
Sacred knowledge turns
Into a lake she swims in
With elemental spirits.
Form: Tanka

Ye Are Gods

Deep philosophy anywhere
With Jesus I will compare
"Kingdom Within; Love thy Neighbor,"
"Ye are gods," the Psalms declare
© Anil Deo  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Epigram

Premium Member Cupid - Tb

he quickly fled
with wings spread far...
hit head on branch

crimson fluid
shed... cupid ran
stupid he felt

1/27/2019
© Eve Roper  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Than-Bauk

Premium Member Dragon Wisdom

Dragon wisdom’s curious; centuries of it, possessed; But, in the world of humans; Haphazard, useless.
Form: Dodoitsu


Recluse

She says she hates those
Wretched spiders and their webs
But she hath much in common
Threadbare words homespun
Envy of Ariadne
Form:

Where Have They Gone

Mythical creatures
Slain by likeminded people
To those asking now
Were they all just a legend
And if not, where have they gone
Form: Tanka

Manticore Vs Bull

Moody manticore
Knew my heart wasn't for you
Stabbing me like that
But I'm a bull and you're red
Guess what's gonna happen next
Form: Tanka

Welcome

Hello my name is Yetti
Now know you can't forget me
Like posers part the Red Sea
Red Roses now I give to thee

?? ?? ??
Yeti.
Form:

Banshee

Entombing the scream 
into my body to hide 
the banshee 
for the sake of guarding
this terra incognita;
the peacetime of ours.
© Diana Bosa  Create an image from this poem.

Premium Member I Thor With Boreal Power

I vanquish giants with gruff hammer - Thor tough like mom's fried liver














Monoku composed August 28, 2020
Form: Monoku

Premium Member Gorgons - Long

Gorgons were, sisters three, Mortal, Medusa, be, Stheno, Euryale feed, Shared immortal breed. 2020 February 08
© Hilo Poet  Create an image from this poem.

Queen of Sorrows

Queen of sorrows
Queen of men.
Where doth thy heart intwine
When on the road met
All things halt
For in thy face is death divine
Form: Rhyme

Anger

anger in your eyes
crimson are your lips
ivory is your skin 
sweet is your sin 
smooth are your hips 
Bitter bitter are your lies

Scissors

We are like a pair 
of scissors: alone - useless 
blades of solitude,  
but together - Atropos' 
shears cutting the thread of fate.
© Diana Bosa  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Tanka

Divine Jest

The Gods above are 
playing a vicious trick by 
only giving me

big sips to drink from 
Mnemosyne instead of 
few drops of Lethe.
© Diana Bosa  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Choka

Premium Member Halloween Haikus

In the shifting air
the sweet scent of candy corn
candle wax burning

All doors are open
an ancient mystery lives
I bask in its glow
© Carol Mays  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Premium Member One of Us Mice

[for Joan Osborne]

What if god was a little mouse
Just a mouse in a little house
Just a stranger and a louse
Tryin' to get the cheese.
Form: Lyric

Premium Member Phobos and Deimos

Phobos and Deimos took a walk.
They stumbled upon a big moon rock.
A bit misshapen.
If not mistaken,
They told Mars, but he was not in shock.
Form: Limerick

The Emancipation of David

THE EMANCIPATION OF DAVID

for millions of years
he slept in marble prison.
Michelangelo
chiseled his naked freedom,
revealing timeless beauty
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Skadi

There once was a Norse goddess named Skadi
A Winter Ruler in huntress’ body
	An expert at skiing
	Her enemies fleeing
Ester Ledecka she did embody
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Rain - India

pregnant dams scream 
green-gown-clad earth maiden smiles ---
Indira* in moods



*Indira is considered to be the god of rain in Hindu mythology
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Zeus

 Zeal for leadership
 Empowered by lightning and thunder
 Ultimate ruler of the gods
 Sky is his domain

 5-15-2024
© Joseph May  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Acrostic

Hatred

Wearing a crown of fire and a robe of blood
Hatred sits upon his throne of thorns and 
and thinks on how to kill Love.
Written by Keith Edward Baucum

Premium Member Baby New Year

A baby appeared on New Year’s Eve
No parents or clothes, if you believe
	A top hat and sash
	rather bold slapdash
resolute in year's goals to achieve
Form: Limerick

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