Notes About The Poem

1/3/2026

In 2025, Dictionary(dot)com named "6-7" its Word of the Year—a viral sound with no fixed definition that kids repeat because it's fun, contagious, and guaranteed to make adults ask, "What does that mean?"

Image concept by Poet using DALL-E (2025-12-30)

Listen to poem:

6 - 7

Skrilla doot doot
See LaMelo Ball shoot
six-seven to the hoop
Hornets fans toot toot
sixth season—next is seven

6 ~ 7

Phenom Taylen Kinney
sells 6 7 Water plenty
what’s it mean—what’s the skinny?
hype don’t mean nothin’—yo!

6 ~ 7

Every kid in every school
willing to break every rule
say it cuz it sounds so cool
say it while you can
   
6 ~ 7

“How is everyone?”
    (classroom shouts)
      6 ~ 7

“Please do not say that.”
    (classroom shouts)
       6 ~ 7

“How many times do I—“
    (classroom shouts)
       6 ~ 7

“I prohibit you from saying—“
    (classroom shouts)
       6 ~ 7

“I will send you to detention—“
    (classroom shouts)
        6 ~ 7


Skrilla doot doot
6 ~ 7 …
See LaMelo Ball shoot
6 ~ 7 …
Taylen Kinney root toot
6 ~ 7 …

(Repeat, softer — fade)

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Anne Winter

January 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM

I'm sure all the Gen Zs are going to love this poem! I enjoyed reading this poem. It sure made me smile. Best, Anne

Mark Toney

January 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Anne, what a lovely comment. My only reply is to joyfully shout out “6 ~ 7!” Congratulations on POTD!

Paula Goldsmith

January 4, 2026 at 10:44 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative/fun write and picture. I guess the question is, what will kids think of next??? Thank You, for reading/writing in 2025 on my work. "Happy New Year 2026" Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away...............

Mark Toney

January 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM

Good question! Paula, thank you for your kind encouragement throughout the year. Write on!