Apr 8, 2020 · In this post, we gather together 33 of the very best short poems in the English language. All of the following poems qualify as ‘short poems’ because they’re (for the most part) not longer than a page in length – and in many cases, significantly shorter – and are classic poems in their field.

Short and sweet is where it’s at! Whether you’re looking for an easy poem to memorize, or a simple poem to share, our collection of short poems has you covered.

May 26, 2017 · We’ve recently been reading Simon Armitage’s wonderful anthology, Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems (Faber Poetry), and reading his selections inspired us to put together this list of ten of the best short poems from the history of English literature (and by ‘English’ we mean ‘originally written in the English language’).

These are the 100 all-time best poems written by famous poets.

Vain is the hope to cease. Eternity speaks, none understands its word. Fate shall be changed by an unchanging will. Earth was made. And sweetly suffers all. For Gentlemen who see! In an Emergency! – Emily Dickinson. a perfect mirror. for it has nothing else to explain it. We fear death, the unknown. Death fears us, the unknowable.

Here are twenty-five of the best short, famous, classic poems that are great to memorize. These poems range in length, but not in quality.

Apr 24, 2021 · The Best Short Poems of All Time (Hypertexts): This includes so many wonderful entries; from the very short to some longer selections; silly verses to serious ones; from light to profound thoughts; and from the very well known poets to anon.

Apr 13, 2023 · Whether it’s poems about time, a love poem, or a metaphorical wonder, we have collected the most efficient and impressive poems to date; you’ll come to realise a short poem can also be a very deep poem!

Jan 17, 2025 · From Yeats to Angelou, Dickinson to Hughes, here are some of the best short poems that pack a punch and fill your soul.

Mar 12, 2025 · In a couple of minutes—or seconds!—these famous poems will open your mind, touch your heart, refresh your spirit or simply make you laugh. (Sorry, they’re all longer than the shortest popular...