Short Overheard Poems

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


Singing's Irresistible Urge

From out which place, arising
Is this urge to sing?
Hark! Heart, up-buoyed. What through Joy's bird
Is Heaven overheard.
Form: Rhyme


Like Yesterday

Your name was spoken,
overheard on a phone call.
I came to see you,
my friend from primary school;
clicked, chatted, like yesterday.
Form: Tanka

Paying It Forward

I went to Mass Saint Patrick Day
And overheard a woman say,
"You can't drink green beer
With the priest in here
Or we'll have the Devil to pay!"
Form: Limerick

Be Quick About It

I overheard a conversation
with very loud participation,
it seemed there was a need
to get the words out with speed...
diarrhea not constipation.
© George Aul  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Conversation Overheard For Jan's Limerick

I heard he gave her a rogering Rogers mom said totally disgusting Conversation overheard No wonder she's disturbed He actually gave her Rogers Ring
Form: Limerick


Premium Member Cockwomble

Cockwomble – a word so absurd (‘twas written and not overheard) I adore this descriptive word for a fella who acts like a turd!
Form: Rhyme

Politics

Idiots are those whose expectations 
They invested in a phrase they overheard
Confused "Sesam open"with aberration
With a grain and so in a magic cave were jailed.
Form: Epigram

Six Flags Over Ga

Handicapped access and Six Flags is an oximoron

Overheard in the exit line of the mine train ride:
Four year old girl states "That ride made my tummy very angry!!"
Form: List

Overheard Number 5

After
clearing
your browsing
history, it is good 
practice to do one or
two quick google searches
on ‘how to feed the hungry’ or 
‘how best to reward a loving wife’
Form: Shape

Premium Member Here Kitty Kitty

her cat got fed twice eagerly lapping up fresh cream oh how kitty purrs! Inspired by a conversation I overheard in the hospital last week 5/13/19
cat
Form: Senryu

Premium Member The Elderly Prefer AI

    Overheard a couple elderly gents
    Discuss artificial intelligence
       One said to the other
       If I had my druthers
    ‘Twould be on the ballot for President
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Teeming With Cops

Went for brekkie at the local coffee joint Key word is fast but it sure disappoints Two minutes tops It was teeming with cops Think I may have overheard a few oink oinks
Form: Limerick

Overheard Conversation On a Bus

"I'm not your pinche half-eaten left-over burrito that you don't really want anymore but feel guilty about throwing away." Either way, dude Heartburn's coming.
Form:

Overheard ( But Not Confirmed Yet.) By the Throne of God...

Of all your constant transgressions, I tire.
Yes, you're pushing it down to the wire.
I even sent you My Son
yet His work stays undone.
Must I resort to one last trial by fire?!
Form: Limerick

I Hear You

I overheard your poem whisper
"be my lover"
It said "stay with me"
With unspoken words

Your poem said
"I will always love you"
In between words written there
Meant only for me

Excerpts From Conversations Overheard

Deep down I think you know -
This is where I draw the line -
So I won’t be long I promise -
But feel free to chop or change -
Something, anything about this -
But are you sure you’re ready?

Premium Member Aliens Overheard

a deafening cacophony ego spawned thought spirals phony earth a lunatic asylum everywhere swaying pendulum mindless chatter, each soul lonely 23-September-2021
Form: Quintilla

A Simple Distinction

"Shadow" leaves me thinking negative jibes
overheard in rebuke and rejection -
run away in fear.

"Shade" gives me those sweet, more positive vibes 
open, as in relief, relaxation -
it's safe over here.
Form: Verse

Premium Member Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

Overheard at a Jewish wedding:

She's quite a catch
  Mazel tov! L'cha'im!
    Bottoms up!
      Down the hatch!

Hey, why so blue?
  He's a dream come true
    Mazel tov! L'cha'im!'
      Hope he's the right one for you...
Form: Rhyme

Sudden Blight

Take it with dignity
then die
as we have walked Old Quarter Street
I've overheard this mournful cry
again: with dignity - then die!
       repeated an ant to ant
       when someone's heel 
       stepped of from spreading skies

Premium Member Out of the Mouth of Babes

Mummy mummy, I’ve just overheard daddy say something so silly He was shouting on the phone at our Uncle Billy I’m sure he told Billy to ‘shut the duck up’ Daddy must be confused... Billy’s got a new pup! 12/13/18
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Overheard On the White House Wall

Overheard by flies on the White House wall

   During Bubba's tete-a-tete with his moll.

      "Order extra salami

         And a tad more pastrami

            Fer my pizza on yer next service call!"

Entry for Andrea Dietrich's Limerick Contest
Form: Limerick

Darn It, Sam: Bawdy

New lovers were overheard in their tryst,
"Ow, ow!" Beth cried when once again Sam missed.
He said from above,
"So sorry, my love.
Would you offer me a hand to assist?"


February 28, 2022
A New Bawdy or Humous Limerick Contest
Tania Kitchin: Sponsor
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Dining In the Oval Office

Overheard by a fly upon the wall,

   During Clinton's tete-a-tete with his moll,

      "Order extra salami

         And a tad more pastrami,

            For my pizza on your next service call!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) All Rights Reserved
Form: Limerick

Premium Member I Love It I Hate It

I love it
I hate it
That’s not art
It’s perfect
It is a train wreck

I have no idea what it is supposed to be
It calls to my soul
I despise it
It is brilliant
It is a waste of time

Art critics
overheard
at an artist’s show
where there is only one piece of art
art

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