Short South Poems

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


Premium Member Robins Flying South

robins flying south detour to stop in wet yards-- a quick meal and bath © cgh nov 2011 for Deb’s contest
Form: Haiku


Premium Member Turkey Goes South

Tortillas and enchiladas
    taco chips and frittatas

  Corn-on-the-cob, burritos ~
    leave the turkey to the mosquitos
Form: Couplet

Born In the South

i was born in a shack
by the railroad track
i wasn't alone
it was our home
no doudt it was the rout
yes i was
BORN IN THE SOUTH

Hope Monoku

I
Hope dances in sparkling terms

II
Dashed justice equals ascerbic lives

III
Hope sparkles like false diamonds in South Africa
© Anil Deo  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Monoku

Bible Ofthe South

its where i learm
now i earn
and the ture teacher
of gospel would preach
my soul it reach
today i carry on my routh
BIBLE
 OF THE  SOUTH


Summer In South India

blue clear cloudless sky
                  It is humid and hot sans breeze
                  Rich shelter a/c houses Poor sweat suffer
Form: Haiku

Going Back South

i came to this place
fine its a bad race
i had to face
am from down home
i feel so alone
it my rout
no doudt
AM 
GOING BACK SOUTH

Down South Food Dreams

i like ham hops
love pork chops
when i shop
i buy collars greens
and butter beans
 this  my eating theme
and
DOWN SOUTH FOOD DREAMS

Miss the South

its where i was born
my life torn
living here
its all fear
am think about home
i feel so alone
got to fine that rout
i 
MISS THE SOUTH
Form:

Premium Member Now They Reside In the Deep South

her boobies had sagged two boulders in a hammock she is stony faced 03~08~15 Contest -Make me chuckle with a Haiku/Senyru#1 - PD
Form: Senryu

Premium Member Could have gone south

He nearly lost it all.
He suddenly snapped and lost his way.
Friends came through that day.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: 2nd place 2026
Form: Other

Mustard and Biscuits

Ode to Sling Blade

 Mustard and biscuits
   sleeping alone in the shed
     what is family


       GINSU - KNIFE   EASTPORT , MAINE  USA
Form: Haiku

Down South Blues

i miss all of this
the ground i kiss
i miss the farm sound
i miss it all
too the well water fall
 home i choose
i got the
DOWN SOUTH BLUES

Premium Member Easter 2020 In the South

a 5-7-5 (not sure if it could be called a senryu)


In some Southern states,
nature rivaled Corona.
We worshiped at home.


April 12, 2020
Form: Verse

Premium Member It's here, come and see !

I'm thinking of a trip down south.
Ever meet a foreigner who's never seen snow?
I'll trade places with them any day.



AP: 3rd place 2026

Premium Member Heading South

You've got me tripping on my tongue,

I think it's time I'm heading South.

A rough journey I fear will be,

With foot placed firmly in my mouth.
Form: Rhyme

Down Home In the South

there was good times
still in my mind
how we got togethe
love didn't get know better
no doudt
no one was left out
at our
DOWN HOME IN THE SOUTHr

Down South School

if your from down home
and  live  alone
mabe no phone
things break
for heaven sake
you have the tools
to fixs quick
ITS  AN OLD
DOWN SOUTH SCHOOL

South of Heaven, North of Hell

South of heaven, north of hell 
There's a place where I love to dwell 
Where the charm of her spell 
Taught me how to love her well 

April 28, 2023
Form: Rhyme

Down South Blues

when alone 
i think of home
fresh food
sitting on a stool
when had a out door pool
it was my rout
down south
the places i choose
i got the
DOWN SOUTH BLUES

The Old South

am from a small
wall to wall
country town
where everyone aaround
knew one anuther 
and love for there brother
no matter what corlor
it was that routh
THE
OLD SOUTH

Premium Member South Asian Pb and J

Creatures from the deep blue lagoon
  Surrounded the sleeping baboon
    They poked him in the belly
    Out came strawberry jelly
  Opened up a brand New Delhi!
Form: Limerick

Heading South Aka Flew the Coop

Small mind
Big mouth

Hate the 
Hate

Hate the 
House

Like
A bird
Flying  
South

I
Go 
Where
There 
Suits
MySelf

By: Bill MacEachern
03/13/21

Premium Member Ice

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dark feathers in ice
pinioned maps to warmer climes
preserved until spring


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Date: December 28, 2022
Count: Syllablecounter.net
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Whats Fare In the South

WHAT’S FARE IN THE SOUTH

Everything Southern
fried — pickles, bacon 
green tomatoes and
chicken — with cornbread,
biscuits and gravy.
...and so forth
y’all!

7/14/2018
Form: Epulaeryu

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