Funny Roses are Red Poems

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Aretha Johnson
Dive into these verses and find a chuckle or two; my poems await to entertain you! 😄 Enjoy!
5 min read

Mismatched Socks

Roses are red,

My socks are blue,

One’s on my foot,

The other’s in the zoo.

I searched high and low,

In every single nook,

Found one with the cat,

The other’s with the cook.

But socks apart or together,

It's really all the same,

As long as I have you,

Life’s a fun-filled game.

A Caffeinated Romance

Roses are red,

Coffee's deep brown,

With you and caffeine,

I'll never feel down.

Steam rises in spirals,

Just like my heart’s twirl,

Every morning’s a dance,

In our coffee-infused world.

So let's share another cup,

Let the world rush on by,

With beans and with love,

We're on a caffeine high.

Not So Silent Night

Roses are red,

The night's supposed to be mute,

But there goes my cat,

Playing the flute.

Owls hoot in rhythm,

Crickets join the band,

My silent night's become,

A concert so grand.

So let’s dance on the porch,

To nature's odd song,

With cat on the flute,

What could go wrong?

Banana Peel Slip

Roses are red,

Bananas are yellow,

I tried to act cool,

But slipped on its peel, oh fellow!

I thought I'd impress,

With a dance move so slick,

But ended up tumbling,

That banana’s trick was quick!

Now every time I see one,

I can’t help but laugh and grin,

For life’s little hiccups,

Add humor to its spin.

Alien Vacation

Roses are red,

The sky’s vast and blue,

An alien just landed,

Asked for a barbecue.

He wore funky sunglasses,

And danced to our tunes,

Munched on some burgers,

Balloon-tied to moons.

So if you see a spaceship,

Don’t run or just stare,

Invite them for a party,

And fun moments to share.

The Playful Pigeon

Roses are red,

Pigeons are gray,

One stole my hat,

And just flew away!

Chased it through town,

It was quite a sight,

People laughed and pointed,

At our mid-air fight.

Now every morning,

It coos on my pane,

Wearing my hat,

Oh, what a cheeky campaign!

Hungry for Love

Roses are red,

Chocolates are sweet,

I ate the whole box,

Hope you kept the receipt!

Thought of sharing with you,

But they tasted so fine,

Now I owe you chocolates,

And a bottle of wine.

So on our next date,

We’ll dine and just chat,

You, me, chocolates, wine,

Oh, and maybe a hat!

Socks and Dots

Roses are red,

Violets are not,

I wore two different socks,

Forgot what I've got.

One was striped,

The other had dots,

Got weird looks all day,

From a lot of folks and tots.

But I rocked my style,

With a confident flair,

Mismatched socks? Oh well,

Life's too short to care.

The Cake Debacle

Roses are red,

Cake icing is too,

I tried baking a cake,

Turned into a goo.

It was supposed to be a surprise,

For our anniversary date,

Now we have a funny story,

And a reason to celebrate.

Next time, let's order,

Save the kitchen from doom,

For my love is endless,

But baking? There's no room.

The Cat's Revenge

Roses are red,

Kittens are sly,

Mine hid in the fridge,

Gave me a cold surprise!

Went in for some juice,

Out jumped a fluffy ball,

Startled, I spilled everything,

It was quite the fall.

Now I check every corner,

Before I delve in,

For a cat's playful revenge,

Is always a win.

Mirror Mirror

Roses are red,

My shirt's inside out,

Didn't realize till noon,

What’s that all about?

Mirror in the morning,

Clearly, I forgot to glance,

Walked around confidently,

In my reverse-dance.

Laughed at myself,

When the mistake was clear,

Life’s too full of fun,

To hold onto that fear.

Dancing Shoes

Roses are red,

Music makes me groove,

But with two left feet,

I've nothing to prove.

I dance with passion,

If not with grace,

Tripping over my steps,

But always embracing the bass.

So join me in laughter,

And dance with zest,

For in life's grand waltz,

Joy is the best test.

The Unexpected Song

Roses are red,

Parrots can sing,

Mine belted out pop,

To my surprise and zing!

Played some tunes last week,

He caught every beat,

Now he’s a sensation,

On our neighborhood street.

Singing away with zest,

He’s the star of our home,

In his feathery delight,

With every melodious poem.

Flying Pancakes

Roses are red,

Pancakes are flat,

I flipped one too high,

Now where did it land at?

Looked all around,

On the lamp, it did sit,

Seems my breakfast skills,

Are a true comedy skit.

So I made some more,

Carefully with glee,

Pancakes, syrup, and laughter,

The best combo for me.

Sleepy Confession

Roses are red,

Nights are so deep,

I talked in my sleep,

About sheep and a jeep.

You laughed in the morning,

Recounted my dreamy tale,

Of adventures and fables,

On sleep’s quirky trail.

With you by my side,

Every day feels so bright,

Even when I’m dreaming,

Of odd sheep-filled nights.

Spaghetti Mishap

Roses are red,

Tomatoes are too,

My spaghetti sauce splashed,

Now it’s all over you!

Wanted to impress,

With my culinary might,

Instead, we got a memory,

And a sauce-filled night.

We laughed and cleaned up,

Shared a meal, pure and true,

For love isn't about perfection,

But the fun moments we go through.

The Bee's Dance

Roses are red,

Honey is sweet,

Danced with a bee,

To its buzzing beat.

It hovered and circled,

Around my iced tea,

I giggled and twirled,

In nature's pure spree.

Moments like these,

Full of laughter and chance,

Remind me of life’s beauty,

And its delightful dance.

PUBLISHED: Oct 21, 2023
Written By
Aretha Johnson
Passionate storyteller and lyricist, I'm Aretha — capturing life's moments, one verse at a time. ✌️
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