There is nothing like a funny poem to cure a mid-week slump!
Below we have selected ten of our favorite funny poems, but to say they are simply funny does not do them justice--we are talking about witty, giggly, unforgettable and, yes, even side-splitting poetry, folks.
That is not to say that every poem here will amuse you to the same degree; let us know in the comments below which is your favorite! And let us know what hilarious poems--there are many, including some we may not be aware of--we have left off the list. (We are anxious for more funny poems by women!)
The fabulous poet John Ashbery once said, "There is the view that poetry should improve your life. I think people confuse it with the Salvation Army." Now that's funny.
1. "The Lanyard" by Billy Collins
2. "This Be the Verse" by Philip Larkin
3. "Lana Turner has Collapsed!" by Frank O'Hara (This audio link features a very tickled crowd.)
4. "Kinky" by Denise Duhamel
5. "The List of Famous Hats" by James Tate
6. "The Search for Baby Combover" by David Kirby
7. "Playing Dead" by Andrew Hudgins
8. "On Being Fired Again" by Erin Belieu
9. "To my Twenties" by Kenneth Koch
10. "Ode to Pork" by Kevin Young
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