A light verse form similar to a double dactyl, invented in 1989 by American poet Bruce Newling. McWhirtles share essentially the same form as double dactyls, but without the strict requirements, making them easier to write.
Example
An example by American poet Kenn Nesbitt:
- Fernando the Fearless
- We're truly in awe of
- Fernando the Fearless
- who needed no net
- for the flying trapeze.
- Alas, what a shame
- it's surprisingly difficult
- catching a bar
- in the midst of a sneeze.