Short Poems & Quotes

Recently Added Poems

Explore our latest collection of poems, carefully chosen to inspire, uplift, and bring positive thoughts to your day.

Added December 19, 2024
A Resolution's Promise
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

A resolution starts with a goal,
A promise made within your soul.
To grow, to learn, to strive each day,
To let old habits fall away.. . . .
     Read the complete poem at, New Year's Resolutions Poems


added December 20, 2024
January's Promise
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

In the depths of winter's icy reign,
January comes, fresh and untamed.
A new year begins, a chance to renew,
Leaving behind the old for the new......
     Read the complete poem at, January's Promise


added December 30, 2024
Do Not Look For Trouble
Poet: Mark G. Pearse

Do not trouble trouble
Till trouble troubles you.
Do not look for trouble;
Let trouble look for you.
Do not borrow sorrow.....
     Read the complete poem at, Do Not Look For Trouble Poem


added January 4, 2025
The Groundhog's Choice
Poet: Byron Pulsifer

The crowd awaits with bated breath,
A shadow’s glance, or spring’s fresh breath?
The groundhog stirs, its stage is set,
A moment all will not forget.....
     Read the complete poem at, Groundhog Day Poems

Inspiring Poetry Collections

Explore a selection of short poems by themes designed to inspire and uplift your spirit.

• Poems About Books - Celebrate the joy, knowledge, and inspiration found within the pages of a book.



• Christian Poems - Uplifting poems that reflect faith, hope, and the love of God.



• Poems Of Encouragement - Words of support and motivation to lift your spirits.



• Poems About Family - Heartfelt verses that honor the love and bond of family.



• Friendship Poems - Celebrate friendship with poems that honor special connections.



• Funny Poems - Light-hearted verses to bring a smile to your face.



• Garden Poems - Poems inspired by the beauty and tranquility of nature's gardens.



• Inspirational Poems - Verses to spark hope, courage, and positivity in your life.



• Poems About Life - Reflect on life's journey with meaningful and thought-provoking poetry.



• Short Love Poems - Express your feelings with concise and touching love poems.



• Nature Poems - Explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world through poetry.



• Poems About The Seasons - Verses that capture the essence and charm of each season.




• Explore More Poems

Quotes To Inspire

Discover a collection of impactful quotes that offer wisdom and encouragement.

• "Focus on the blessings of the day - find the good in everything." Catherine Pulsifer
  Category: Encouragement     |     Positive



• "A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing." Thomas A Kempis
  Category: Purpose     |     Adventure



• "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Sir Richard Steele
  Category: Book



• "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." John Lennon
  Category: Funny    |     Life



• "Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take that first step." Muhammad Ali
  Category: Quotes about New Beginnings     |     Inspirational



• "A great friend gives expecting nothing in return." Jennifer Price
  Category: Friendship Quotes



• "Roses are red, violets are blue, I can't believe, how much I love you." Julie Hebert
  Category: Love



• "Hope is the capacity to believe that God is bigger than our circumstances." T.D. Jakes
  Category: Christian Quotes     |     Christian Quotes About Hope



• "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." Joe Biden
  Category: Expectations     |     Self Doubt



• "Do not be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try." Michael Jordan
  Category: Motivational     |     Failure



• "Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world." Roy T. Bennett
  Category: Success    |     Make A Difference



• "A garden can be a place of peace for me watching nature and flowers be." Catherine Pulsifer
  Category:
• Quotes About Nature     |     Garden Quotes



• "You cannot change your past, but you can shape your future by the choices you make today." Dr. David Jeremiah
  Category: Future     |     Choices



• "A great friend will encourage and be excited for your life and your personal growth." Maggie Thompson
  Category: Growth



• "Resilience is not just about surviving, but thriving in the midst of adversity." Stormie Omartian
  Category: Adversity    |     Resilience



• "Mercy is not getting what you deserve, and grace is getting what you don’t deserve."   Author Unknown
  Category: God's Mercy    |     God's Grace



• "Let your faith be bigger than your fear." Joel Osteen
  Category: Faith     |     Fear



• "Brighten your corner with generosity; it is the portrait of character." William Arthur Ward
  Category: Character



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Monthly Occasions: Words for Celebrations

Find short poems and quotes tailored for special occasions in January 2025.

• January

 January Poems    |     January Quotes

Winter Poems    |     Funny Winter Poems



• New Years

New Year Poems     |    Funny New Year Poems

New Years Blessings     |     Year End Poem

New Year New Beginnings Poems     |     New Year Quotes

Religious New Years Poems    |    Christian Poems For The New Year



• Birthday

Birthday Poems     |     Birthday Quotes

Funny Birthday Poems    |     Funny Quotes About Getting Older



• Retirement

Retirement Poems    |     Retirement Quotes


Find more Special Occasion Poems & Quotes

Featured Poets

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Christina Rossetti

Edgar A. Guest

Edgar Allan Poe

Alice Cary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our website.

• What is the main topic of Short Poems & Quotes?
  We provide material to motivate, encourage and uplift. We frequently update our content to align with different special events and themes.
• What is the frequency of updates for the site?
  We regularly update and provide new articles every week. For specific occasions - we tailor to the month's festivities like birthdays, weddings, and other significant events.
• Is it possible for me to submit my own poems or quotes?
  At the moment, our team curates poems and quotes for our feature. Nevertheless, we are open to receiving suggestions and feedback. Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any contributions or ideas you want to share. You can read our guidelines for submitting poetry on our Submit A Poem page.
• Are the poems and quotes on the site free to use?
  Absolutely, the poems and quotes are free to use for personal purposes. All of our work is copyrighted, if you plan to use any of our work for business reasons (in books, other websites, or any commercial activity), kindly contact us for permission.
• Who does the site belong to?
  Catherine and Byron are the owners of the website. You may learn more about them by visiting the About Us section.