Short Funny Poems

Short and Cute Poems
The short poem is more challenging to write than a longer poem. It seeks to make every word count and mean exactly what is intended. A short poem has the added benefit of getting the message of poem through to the reader in a succinct way. There are many traditional styles of humorous short poems. The challenge is in getting your words into the proper number of syllables in each stanza. These poems have a technical element to them that contrast with the free flowing poems that are more common today.
11 Short Funny Poems - Short Poems for Kids and Adults
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1. Missing
I've hunted near, I've hunted far
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I even looked inside my car.
I've lost my glasses, I'm in need,
To have them now so I can read.Featured Shared StoryWoah! This is a funny poem and I can relate to it. I've misplaced my glasses too, more times than I care to remember and when I eventually find them, I'd be like "Would you believe this?"....
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2. A Word To Husbands
To keep your marriage brimming
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With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up.Featured Shared StoryInteresting. Years ago for our children I made this little rule. They had to periodically repeat it after me. When you're wrong, admit it. When you're right, shut up. I'm an avid...
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3. I Didn't Go To Church Today
I didn't go to church today,
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I trust the Lord to understand.
The surf was swirling blue and white,
The children swirling on the sand. -
4. Doggy Heaven
All doggies go to heaven (or so I've been told).
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They run and play along the streets of gold.
Why is heaven such a doggie-delight?
Why, because there's not a single cat in sight!Featured Shared StoryIt is nice. It describes humans as dogs, and obstacles, problems, etc. as cats (simply means heaven is peaceful).
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5. Tinkle, Tinkle Little Car
Tinkle, Tinkle little car
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How I wonder what you are.
Leaking oil every dayFeatured Shared StoryThis is funny. I like it. The best part is I can sing it to my sister because she won't know the difference between Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Car.
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6. The Benefits Of Exercise
All my life I've been extra large, plus
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I'm known as a very large fellow.
I would easily pass as a school district bus
If somebody painted me yellow.Featured Shared StoryVery good poem! It is my favorite so far. I would love it if more like this were written.
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7. The Man In The Jar
I once knew a man who lived in a jar.
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For a stranger sight you'd have to go far.
I asked him once why he lived in a jar.
He grimaced and said, how bizarre you are.Featured Shared StoryI LOVE strangeness, the bizarre, the absurd... thus, this is right up my bowling alley!
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8. When I'm Old
When I'm old and mankey,
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I'll never use a hanky.
I'll wee on plants
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This was simply hilarious...never thought a mere 3 lines could make me laugh this hard!
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I suppose it would be poetry in motion ... I like the idea!
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11. Belly Button Magic
Oh my beloved belly button.
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The squidgy ring in my midriff mutton.
Your mystery is such tricky stuff:
Why are you so full of fluff?Featured Shared StoryVery weird. Makes me think of my brothers writing poems, which is scary to think about.
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