Short Praying Poems

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


Poetry

Digging into ones soul for words to see
 Understanding and empathy.
Praying they mean as much to you, as me.

 ©~GG~ 2011
Form: Rhyme


Writer's Block

Writer's Block

barren saplings of thoughts
strain against conglomerates 
praying for rain

©deborah burch
4.27.13
Form: Haiku

Thought of First Love 2k13

Much thoughts of you as
praying am I that you may
reserve but a seat
amongst your humbled table,
if only in faded memories.
Form: Tanka

Praying For Enemies

Praying for my enemies to die, 
slow and painful as they cry, 
it isn’t at all sly, 
because, 
if it ain’t they, it’s I
© Nick Trim  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Finding Quiet

One quiet hour
that's all He asks me to do
meditating once a day
contemplating Bible scenes
praying for wisdom
Form: Tanka


Tonight Will End With a Prayer

To night will not end with me cryin,
but with me praying to God, to give me the 
strength to walk away, yes away from you!

Premium Member Since you've been gone

Darling, every night I sing to you
praying you will hear me
and know how much I miss you



AP: Honorable Mention 2026

Head(S) Or Tail(S)

summers’ last prayer

you’re about to lose your head…

while getting some tail


*For the Praying Mantis Haiku Contest
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Talking To God-

I am kept before the Lord praying
Within my entitlement, I am saying


5/8/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.2022©
Form: Monoku

The Coming of Christ

The coming of Christ
millions praying for his return
Reincarnation? Well!
©Al Juman- The Said Poet style (HA-I-KU) 6/6/2020
© Al Juman  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Palmetto Fronds

bright sun creeping west palmetto fronds rise upward nature is praying
written January 10, 2022
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Birds Of Prayer

two birds meet under a tree
preened feathers, standing so free
chirping with glee, wings of plea
praying together like Thee
Form: Jueju

Premium Member On Bended Knee

I come to thee on bended knee

Praying my beloved thou wilt be

Entry for Kim Rodriques' "A Valentine Crystalline" Contest

Premium Member Riding in a NY City Cab

radio blaring
new york city cab driver
many near misses

horrified riders
being jerked and terrified
in backseat praying
Form: Senryu

Somber Existence

Drowning in mad lies
The only thing left to do;
is cry out and cue;
For tomorrow is the same 
Praying I would still be sane
Form: Tanka

Pompous Pretender

pompous pretender
poses purposely pious 
patiently preying 


(note: Think of a praying manthis and some who wear clearical garb)
© Al Beech  Create an image from this poem.

Manta Mantra

Female Praying Mantas
Eat their male partner
But males, just won’t do it
Cause, they can’t live without her
WIZDUMBs BY JA 217
© Ja Ja  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Narrative

Animal Instinct

Animals just know
The praying mantis looks above
The clam closes down
The turtle’s head hides inside
The spider seizes the fly
Form: Tanka

Premium Member More Than A Crush

More than just a crush,
As you are making me blush,
While I try to win
As I am in such a rush.
Praying you're more than a crush.
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Surviving, Hoping Praying Mantis

Mantis
Verdant, skinny,
Praying, sneaking, planning
Insect, wife, insect, husband
Surviving, hoping, dying,
Fearful, easy,
Prey
Form: Diamante

Premium Member Tanka 1

cold and snow arrives
young praying mantes last bow
staring at the trees
content to see the egg sacs
holding their spring progeny
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Praying Mantis

Mantis
Verdant, skinny,
Praying, sneaking, planning
Insect, wife, insect, husband
Surviving, hoping, dying,
Fearful, easy,
Prey
Form: Diamante

Premium Member Mantodea In Prayer Like Grasp

In it's prayer like grasp Incredible mandables The praying mantis http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/nature4.php
Form: Haiku

Waking daylight

Wake!
Timeless dawn,
Lights praying divine,
Messaging eternally,
Devoted to peaceful day,
Reflecting our grace,
Forever
Loved.

Premium Member The Brave

The brave, opened the sails of his life’s boat, praying for rough seas!







(C) Demetrios Trifiatis
       31 January 2016
Form: Monoku

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