Short Old Poetry Poems

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


Thou Hast a Heart O Silver

Heart o Silver, doth thou dither?
About the stars, or planets blither?
O grateful gods, become so weary,
Heart o silver, hast left thee teary.
Glaciated by wind and storm,
Nevermore, thy heart be warm.
© Laura Simm  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme


Simile

MUSIC

Like the wind flying through the air
As the fire crackles out a beat
Like the waterfall crashing against rocks
like music to my ears



NOTE: I wrote this when I was about 10. Found my old poetry! So happy!
Form:

Laugh and Cry

7/11/15

Go ahead laugh and cry
And if you'd like to ask me why

Don't let time pass you by
You have to try
Regardless of if you want the whole thing or less than half the pie
Remember you can't go back in time
Form: Rhyme

Key

Kept safe in the hands of Love  
Ever to be locked and guarded - a vault of Peace
Yes - only to be unlocked by the art of love


Date: 09/14/2021
K Contest New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Form: Acrostic

Object

They touch me inside and out
They twist and turn me all around
I feel locked in 
And trapped out 
I can be small Or large
I can be pressed and barged
I have no space 
And i'm stuck in one place 
I break when were robbed
im a door knob
Form: Imagism


Premium Member Sibilant Leaves

Swish of withered leaves
In the depths of the forest
Evinces the tense calm
Before an approaching storm
Leashes its contained fury










For 5 line max New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Rick Parise
June 3, 2017
First Place
Form: Tanka

Take Note

O the old poetry!
When hard times meant something
and uncertainty was eternal.
Words of wonder from a stirring spirit,
now gospel to yesteryear's testament.
The rain wet pine once burst forth with
the morning dew.
Alas! My memory is always new.

Old Poetry

My name is Timothy
but when spoken on your lips it sounds differently than any other
Your lips must be smoother than butter relaxing like rain
I never knew another to be as graceful or outspoken
Maybe I would like to take a little closer look into your soul

Proceeding

5/20/15




No longer dreaming
Just proceeding
Without cheating
I am achieving
More than I ever was believing
Every single evening

Now my impressions are leaving
Even more meaning
To other human beings
While I am still breathing

By: Dalton Ogletree
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Rambling

fragrant rambling rose entwined in honeysuckle memories of gran i cut some blossoms to place on her grey gravestone tears fall like raindrops ''R'' Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France 10/06/21
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Intoxicated

this drunk man had fun
zigzags into the restroom...
projectile vomits



Submitted for...
 ''I'' Contest New Or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme: Intoxicated
Original title: The Party's Over
Date written: 01/19/2021
Form: Senryu

Maine Through Spain

There once was a pretty girl from Maine
That her beauty spread to Spain
She didn't want to marry
Because the man's name was Larry
So the people thought her insane


NOTE: I'm having a ball finding all my old poetry. I wrote this when I was 11! So much fun reading my old things. :D
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Imagery

Beneath rugged oak tree's shade,
and the voice of nature's mirth;
headstones laid to rest upon
the lap of transcendent earth.
A mourning tribute rhythmic
song etched on each in repose
serenity blooms drape in dreams.

9/8/2021



2.  Imagery
'I'' Contest New Or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
© Eve Roper  Create an image from this poem.

Kiss

I was nothing until she kissed me,
I did not exist,
Neither here or there,

Until she looked at me,
I was invisible,
Seen by no one,

Her love gives me life,
To be included in her existence,
Makes me real,
For without her,
I am nothing.

''K'' Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
09/13/21

Premium Member Lonely

Little and slowly life ebbs away
Own self for company stayed another day.
Never a smile, never a visit,
Everyone too busy, peoples past existence.
Lonely is quiet, lonely doesn't speak,
Yearn for life connection my loneliness does seek.


"L" Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest

Sponsor  Constance La France 

Written   15.09.21
Form: Acrostic

Premium Member Yearlings Zigzag

Arctic bear cubs, den, exiting frozen grounds halfway into June. Keeping low, mothers navigate onshore perils, quietly roving. Sensing they've uninvitedly violated wildlife's Xenia, yearlings zigzag. (Abecedarian) 12/03/2021 ''Z'' Contest, New or Old - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France

Premium Member Got a Minute To Write

Could I have written novels
    How about short stories... 
  Perhaps non-fiction could have been my forte
    True adventures, riveting biographies... 

  Really, I don't think so; I'm getting old
    I wouldn't succeed at those genres, truth be told
  Given my shrinking attention span
    It's poetry or naught for this 'minuteman'
Form: Rhyme

When the Going Gets Cold

When the going gets cold

I was going down the lane
when I saw an ice front coming up the hill
I let go of the dog.
Ran home and burnt old poetry books
to keep the cold at bay.
Sagacity went up in flames keeping me warm
cold ashes and regrets.
The dog, with its thick fur and disregard 
of reading
survived in the hollow of an old oak.
© Jan Hansen  Create an image from this poem.

Premium Member Junk

Junk all that, to which ego clings Illusions unreal Choosing soothing caress love brings Having blissful appeal End mindless thought chatter Silence ends its clatter Soul, all that does matter Dunk Junk 11-September-2021 Quietus ''J'' Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Luna's Glow

Dancing 'neath a starry sky
  With kisses sweet, lovers sigh
 Heartbeats rise in Luna's glow
 Passion's fire begins to grow
 
 Sky ablaze, each star a gem
 Sigh of wind whispers to them
 Glow of hearts, like stars above
 Grow brighter with gleams of love 

 
 3-9-19
 ''K'' Contest, New Or Old Poetry Contest
 Sponsor:  Constance La France
© Joseph May  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Jueju

Winter Cold

Winter Cold.

I was going for a walk
when I saw an ice front coming down the lane 
I let go of the dog on lead.
Ran home and burnt old poetry books 
to keep the cold at bay. 
Sagacity went up in flames keeping me warm.
Cold ashes and regrets.
 And the dog, with its thick fur and disinterest 
in reading, survived in the hollow of an old oak.

Premium Member Nightfall

Like a raspberry sorbet tranquility is dripping onto my little valley. In twilight’s cooling flavor birds twitter and leaves whisper. I savor the pleasantness of nightfall's sweet dessert. May 16, 2020 Submitted Sept. 19, 2021 for theme 4: Nightfall For the ''N'' Poems, New Or Old Poetry Contest of Constance La France

Premium Member Lament

Would that LIFE were like the magazine
each article proof read
buffed and polished to a fine sheen
edited and re-edited
pictures cropped as needed
photo shopped perfection
at odds with the “camera”.

A full faced “lie” on the cover
reveling in “romantic recall”
basking in the loneliness
of the present.


9/15/2021

“L” Contest New or Old Poetry Contest

Premium Member Mother

My mentor, my guardian my teacher, my friend
Open minded, optimistic, your support can depend.
Thoughtful and kind, tender, your heart
Happy, always cheerful and cleverly smart.
Easy going, enjoys life, your beautiful and fun.
Remember I love you, from daughter number-one.


"M" Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest

Sponsor  Constance La France 

Written   17.09.21
Form: Acrostic

Premium Member Journey

Jaded totally; can’t work more
Often heard from a sort of people
Upbeat and uplift your spirits 
Renovate your faded thoughts 
Never humiliate you saying,” I can’t.”
Enthrall your mind with vibrant thoughts
“Yet to be done a lot,” be the motto and march forward.


 ''J'' Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 
Date: 12-09-2021.

Placed: 3 rd
Form: Acrostic

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