Short Standing Poems

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


Wine

Green mulberry vines
Ripe purple color defines
Standing in our steins



By Robb A. Kopp
All Rights Reserved © MMX
Form: Monorhyme


Divine Stunner

Stunning by standing
Your curves ragdolling my mind
Divine rhapsody
Beckoning me to worship
Melting pot of sex appeal
Form: Tanka

Premium Member Alone

Standing alone
in the center
of it all……
muttering
to a passing
breeze
	…….“stay”.


John G. Lawless
©4/27/2018
Form: Imagism

Rahman

Beneficent,generous in giving and needs nothing.By giving not drying his coffins this adding a feather to God’s standing!
god

Get Behind Our Queen

she is standing tall
don't let her fall
she is our wall
this is not a dream
some treat her mean
GET BEHIND OUR
QUEEN


Thirst

Standing elm spirit
I wait for the clouds to bring
a drink for my roots.


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© Sue Mason  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Floor Mirrors

Floor Mirrors

The way free standing floor mirrors use colour is 
very close to
the way traffic lights use 
colour.

Premium Member Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn - 
what a state she was in!
"If I'd have married another, instead,
I'd be standing before you with my head."
Form: Clerihew

Trying To Get a Cab

i was a loner
standing on the corner
my hands hand
they pass my by
i felt llike dieing
just left my lab
TRYING TO GET A CAB

A Problem With Someones Compass

I was standing in a queue with a person just behind us,
They kept moving and got too close - a bad case of compass-itis...
Form: Couplet

Heaven and the Sky

somewhere up there
look hard there's a god
he is standing by
there' to hear your cry
its above high
HEAVEN AND THE SKY

Premium Member Houdini's Nation

Amazed by each demonstration
of the illusionist's innovation 
More than mere prestidigitation 
Worthy of a standing ovation
© Joe Inka  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

City Bus Wait Blues

it was  a pain
standing in the rain
and also cold
my boby almost fold
also got on the  news
it was
CITY BUS WAIT BLUES

Origin

Dreams bloom
   from simple wonders.
They dance,
   staring with desire.
Standing-
   at a distance-
      is reality.

Standing At the Dmv

Standing at the DMV
what a long line!
I should have brought 
some Fish and Chips
even a little wine!

Copyright McCuen
© Mc Mc  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

Streetlamps Are Buzzing Like Fireflies

blue moon
standing
alone
in
a vacant parking lot
when
the
streetlamps
are buzzing like fireflies
on the 4th of July

Premium Member Standing Strong

a flock of Goldfinch
             arrive at the bird feeder
           small, but standing strong

Heidi Sands

3/13/22
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Blue Heron

standing there the epitome of gracefulness serenity focus poise patience
AP: 3rd place 2025

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

Invisible

A little girl that I don't see
Is always standing next to me.
Fairy, sprite, too long a shade.
Neither love nor memory fade.
© Rufus Reed  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Couplet

Moments of Wonder

Winter rain and the thunder,
Summer skies and the full moon,
Standing here filled with wonder
For this life that ends so soon
© Jim Wilson  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Quatrain

The Sky Is Low

Standing with shoulders high
My sinking boat hangs on her ocean’s tide
Trolling her confined shores
Over there the sky is low
Form: Quatrain

Linger

Waiting for him feels like standing in a long queue.
In the end, when it’s finally my turn, 
his counter is closed for the day.

Death Redefinition

Dying is not!
 leaving...
But staying!
Standing still
 watching life parading
 without being able
 to follow the procession
Form: Epigram

Premium Member Love Making




When I was out of my head in your arms' warm branches,
I was lost in your space, in love ~standing no chances.



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