Short Poems & Quotes

Table Of Contents

• Inspiring Poetry Collections
• Recently Added Poems
• Powerful Quote Collections
• Quotes For Your Day
• Monthly Occasions: Words for Celebrations
• Featured Poets
• Frequently Asked Questions

Inspiring Poetry Collections

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

• Poems About Books
• Christian Poems
• Poems Of Encouragement
• Poems About Family
• Famous Poems
• Friendship Poems
• Funny Poems
• Garden Poems
• Inspirational Poems
• Poems About Life
• Short Love Poems
• Nature Poems
• Poems About The Seasons



• Explore More Poems

Recently Added Poems

Discover our newest collection of poems, freshly added to inspire and brighten your day.

added Sept 17, 2024
Invictus
By William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud. . . .
      read the entire poem at Invictus Poem


added Sept 11, 2024
A Love That Time Can't Touch
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

In your smile, I see the years rewind,
A bond so pure, unbroken by time.
Through every season, near or far,
You are forever my shining star. . . .
      read the entire poem at Poems From A Grandmother To Her Granddaughter


added Sept 2, 2024
Through Highs And Lows
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer

Through highs and lows, each day we find,
That life’s vast path is rarely straight.
With every twist, a gift entwined -
A lesson learned, a chance to elevate. . . .
      read the entire poem at Poems On Life Lessons

Powerful Quote Collections

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

• Book Quotes
• Christian Quotes
• Short Family Quotes
• Encouragement Quotes
• Famous Quotes by Famous Poets
• Meaningful Friendship Quotes
• Funny Quotes
• Garden Quotes
• Inspirational Quotes
• Life Quotes
• Short Love Quotes
• Quotes About Nature
• Quotes About The Seasons


Discover More Quotes

Quotes For Your Day

A selection of uplifting quotes to bring a positive spark to your day.

• "Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential." Kerry Washington
  Category: Purpose     |     Adventure



• "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



• "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



• "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." Dolly Parton
  Category: Resilience    |     Positive



• "You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages." Michelle Obama
  Category: Adversity    |     Challenge



• "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



• Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave. Mary Tyler Moore
  Category: Take A Chance

Monthly Occasions: Words for Celebrations

Find short poems and quotes tailored for special occasions in October.

• October

 October Poems    |     October Quotes



• Halloween


Halloween Poems     |     Trick or Treat Poems

Funny Halloween Poems     |     Halloween Quotes



• Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving Poems     |    Thanksgiving Blessings

Be Thankful Poems     |    Thanksgiving Wishes

Happy Thanksgiving Quotes     |    Thanksgiving Prayers



• 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

Amy Lowell

Catherine Pulsifer

Christina Rossetti

Edgar A. Guest

Edgar Allan Poe

Alice Cary

More Famous Poets for encouragement

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.