Funny Mothers Day Poems

Are you on the search for funny Mothers Day poems? Good for you! You're in the right place. The poems on this page are all light and funny Mothers Day poems. As a matter of fact, all the poems on this web site are available for your personal use. Please read our terms of use .

If you'd like to give a special gift to Mom or Grandma this year, consider a personally signed funny poetry book by Denise Rodgers, the author of all the poems on this site. If you'd like a poem for your grandmother (if she has a good sense of humor), go to Grandmother Poems for a lovely selection of funny poems for Grandma.

The first funny Mothers Day poem on this page is friendly and nice. And here is a tip: Be nice to your mother!!!

I've Known You
I’ve known you since my day of birth,
(perhaps a few months more).
There’s lots of nice things I could tell,
(but I refuse to bore).

You’re smart. You’re great. You’re all the best.
(There’s much more I could say.)
But I can only think of one. . .
It’s Happy Mother’s Day!

by Denise Rodgers

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The second funny Mothers Day poem is almost too nice to be funny. It's not quite mushy, as I don't really like mushy poems. But read on and decide for yourself.

If I Could Choose
If I could choose a mother,
I’d choose a mom who’s fun,
Who likes to take me shopping
And won’t stop till we’re done.

I’d choose a mom who listens
When I have things to say,
Who when she sees I’m troubled
Will make the time to stay.

It’s not about baked cookies
(though those are good, it’s true!)
If I could pick and choose a mom,
You know that I’d choose you!

Happy Mother’s Day!


by Denise Rodgers

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Funny Mothers Day poem number three is more whimsical than funny. But I like whimsy. And so might your mom!

Zanzibar
My mother went to Zanzibar
To get a cup of tea.
The trip cost seven grand (or more).
The cup of tea was free.

My mother went to Timbuktu
To pass an afternoon or two.
She paused a bit to write a poem,
Then took the quickest shuttle home.

My mother went to Tennessee
To take a southern shopping spree.
She had such fun; I know it’s true.
I tagged along, went shopping too!

My mother went to Kankakee,
This time around, invited me.
We both wore filmy floaty clothes.
My mom has fun – and on she goes.

by Denise Rodgers

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I wrote the next funny Mother's Day poem about a hundred years ago (give or take seventy-five years) when my kids were young and frustrated with the amount of time I spent on the phone.

My mother's on the phone again.
Will she get off? No way!
It's either Gramma or Aunt Kit. . . .
I think it's been a day.

My mother's on the phone again.
I talk, but she won’t hear.
She said, "Just one more minute, Hon'." . . .
I think it's been a year.

She hangs it up, gives me a hug.
We start to talk and then . . .
I hear a ring. It's not . . .
Oh, no! She's on the phone again!

by Denise Rodgers

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