Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue Poems

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Aretha Johnson
Discover a whimsical twist on the classic "Roses are red, violets are blue" with a collection of poems that blend humor and unexpected turns, reimagining this traditional rhyme scheme in playful and creative ways.
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Table of contents
Rose Tinted Mischief
Sonnet of Silliness
Iambic Antic
Rhyme Without Reason
Metaphorically Speaking
Botanical Banter
Couplets of Clumsiness
Whimsy and Botany
Rhythms of the Absurd
Garden of Giggles

Rose Tinted Mischief

Roses are red, quite a cliché start,
Violets are blue, but that's just art.
Sugar is sweet, yet so is revenge,
And I can't rhyme – oh look, a Stonehenge!


 

Sunflowers are tall, absorbing the light,
Violets stay humble, a contrasting sight.
This rhyme heads nowhere, a wild goose chase,
Like seeking unicorns or cyberspace lace.


 

Lilies are white, symbols of the pure,
Violets, still blue, are not quite obscure.
Cacti have thorns, but they also bloom,
In desolate deserts, they find their room.


 

Orchids bizarre, with an alien hue,
Violets unchanged, through and through.
Velvet cake's red, and icing's askew,
In this garden party for more than two.


 

My roses are wilting, the end comes soon,
Violets still blue, beneath a crescent moon.
But let's not finish on a sorrowful note,
For in this odd poem, whimsy did float.


 

Sonnet of Silliness

Roses are red, said in classic form,
Violets are blue, is the standard norm.
Sugar I've spilt, all over my shoe,
Because I was busy, admiring you.


 

Thistles have prickles, and can really sting,
Yet violets stay blue, as birds on the wing.
My socks are quite lost, the dryer's to blame,
And yet my affection for you is the same.


 

Dandelions yellow, they turn to fluff,
While violets keep being blue enough.
The kitchen's on fire, I forgot the roast,
Your smile though, is what I love the most.


 

Poppies are bold, with their scarlet splash,
The color of violets does not clash.
I wrote you this verse, with a slight misuse,
As cooking together, we’ve burned the mousse.


 

Roses might fade, their petals will fall,
Violets are steadfast, if I recall.
Yet you remain, through thick and thin,
In this goofy poem where we both win.


 

Iambic Antic

Roses are red with a fiery flare,
Violets declare a cool, soothing air.
I spilled my drink, splash across the floor,
But my adoration grows ever more.


 

Hydrangeas diverse, colors galore,
Blue violets keep the score.
My phone is buzzing with an alert,
Your laughter is a comforting dessert.


 

Chrysanthemums burst like fireworks bright,
Blue violets appear in the soft twilight.
Left my keys inside the locked car,
Admiring you shines brighter than a star.


 

Petunias flutter in a breeze so light,
Violets blue, a familiar sight.
I've baked a cake, it's slightly burnt,
In matters of passion, there’s so much to learn.


 

Roses signal love, a timeless theme,
Violets drift within a dream.
Though mishaps come, they also go,
My fondness for you continues to grow.


 

Rhyme Without Reason

Roses are red, as everyone knows,
Violets prefer a blue repose.
I've lost my train, of thought – it seems,
In daydreams wrapped, in tangled beams.


 

Tulips in spring, a bright array,
Violets perform their traditional play.
Pancakes for breakfast, I hoped to make,
Instead I'm offering you cornflake.


 

Daisies are innocent, a white and yellow blend,
Violets enduring, a reliable friend.
My left sock's missing, vanished into thin air,
Yet it's your affection I need to ensnare.


 

Gardenias exude an enchanting perfume,
Violets stay blue, even in gloom.
The cat knocked over, the bright green vase,
But in this poetry, it's a silly phase.


 

Roses eventually bow their heads,
As evening draws, and sunlight fades.
Yet here's my heart, take it, please do,
For roses and violets can't compete with you.


 

Metaphorically Speaking

Roses are red, writers oft cite,
Violets then blue, snug in their rite.
Metaphors amiss, apples and trees,
Love's not simple, like ABCs.


 

Marigolds gleam, like coins of gold,
Yet violets constant, as tales of old.
Lessons in cooking you attempt to impart,
But I'm sautéing the salad – culinary art?


 

Almond blossoms whisper of faraway lands,
Violets are blue, but they understand.
Our fortunes are mixed, as cookies once said,
Still can't decipher what lies ahead.


 

Blossoms of cherry, grace in the air,
Unchanging violets, ever so fair.
We'll camp in the backyard, stargaze from a tent,
The evening's misfortune is gladly misspent.


 

Roses a symbol, emotions conveyed,
Violets, if asked, wouldn't have swayed.
In jest or in earnest, this verse finds its way,
Like us, on a path, come what may.


 

Botanical Banter

Roses are red, so traditional,
Violets blue, anything but fictional.
They say "Don't run", with scissors in hand,
Just like this poem, it's not what I planned.


 

Irises bloom, a spectrum in view,
Violets, the steadfast, in their quiet hue.
I meant to fix that wobbly chair,
Yet here I'm rhyming with debonair.


 

Peonies puff, with a flouncy spin,
While violets whisper from within.
Lost in a book, I forgot the time,
Like missing the cue, for my next rhyme.


 

Jasmine unfurls, her scent on the breeze,
Violets still blue, amidst the garden's tease.
The internet’s down, what can we do?
Let's compose silly poems, just me and you.


 

Roses have spoken, the end is near,
Violets persist, nothing to fear.
Through this odd whimsy, one thing is true,
My fondness for you is ever anew.


 

Couplets of Clumsiness

Roses are red, with thorns that prick,
Violets are blue, their charm quite slick.
I tripped over words, yesterday too,
In this verse jungle, a comical zoo.


 

Carnations cluster, a ruffled show,
Violet blue, steady in flow.
I jumped over puddles, landed in one,
But our laughter merged, becoming fun.


 

Magnolias grand, with creamy bloom,
Violets conceal their perfumed plume.
I fumbled with keys, and dropped them downhill,
Your smile in the mishap, gave me a thrill.


 

Amaryllis bold, its trumpet's fame,
Violets persist, ever the same.
That DIY project – a bit of a fail,
Yet our spirits soar, setting the sail.


 

Roses retreating as dusk comes nigh,
Violets in shadow, a twinkle in eye.
In playful verse, my heart took a cue,
Adoring you is easy to do.


 

Whimsy and Botany

Roses are red, let's twist it anew,
Violets are blue, that much is true.
A bumblebee's buzz, a strange rendezvous,
Circled my head, thinking it's you.


 

Lavenders sway, a calming hello,
Violets still blue, in soft afterglow.
Your joke made me snort, a drink in mid-sip,
Embarrassing yet, I enjoyed the trip.


 

Freesias spread cheer, a fragrant array,
Violets are constant, in their blue ballet.
The printer jammed, papers askew,
It's like our dance, fresh and impromptu.


 

Forget-me-nots, whispers of sky,
Violets below, the sweet ally.
That movie we watched, I missed the plot,
Distracted by you, I laughed a lot.


 

Roses are classics, stories retold,
Violets are treasured, more than gold.
Unexpected it seems, like a kangaroo,
Yet here's my heart, I'm fond of you.


 

Rhythms of the Absurd

Roses are red, a tired trope,
Violets are blue, sparking hope.
I've sung off-key, shattered the calm,
Yet your chuckle is a soothing balm.


 

Lotuses rise, from murky depths,
Violets gleam, with dewy breaths.
I lost the map, forgot our route,
But in this mess, our love's devout.


 

Zinnias dance, a colorful jest,
Violets faithful, pass the test.
Mismatched socks, the laundry’s troll,
In life's chaos, you play the lead role.


 

Geraniums stand, vibrant and keen,
Violets remain, a steadfast queen.
Stumbled in darkness, the nightlight died,
In your laughter, I take pride.


 

Roses bow out, as stars shine through,
Violets keep secrets, in evening's dew.
As this limerick twists, curves, then glides,
In every verse, my heart confides.


 

Garden of Giggles

Roses are red, okay, we get it,
Violets are blue, surprise – they fit!
I've a joke that might, make you think twice,
But in this garden, it's all spice.


 

Verbena's wild, with a reach so vast,
Violet blues are never outcast.
I tried some ballet, in the living room,
Twirling with you, we dispel the gloom.


 

Sunflowers turn, to face the light,
Violets blue, share their delight.
Planted a seed, it grew upside down,
In our laughter, we both wear the crown.


 

Nasturtiums pepper, orange flames,
Bet violets blue, they're not in games.
Your eyebrow raised, humor's cue,
This crazy poem is just for you.


 

Roses concluding, their finale's brief,
But violets linger, like an autumn leaf.
Through rhyme and riddle, the punchline flew,
Yet it's our smile, that's ever true.

PUBLISHED: Feb 22, 2024
Written By
Aretha Johnson
Passionate storyteller and lyricist, I'm Aretha — capturing life's moments, one verse at a time. ✌️
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