Notes About The Poem

This poem was posted as an Elfchen chain example for my Flash Poetry Challenge (8).


This was a fun Elfchen chain collaboration posted May 26, 2021, on Instagram with @twirlingtyphoon_01.  I wrote the initial Elfchen and she the second. In case you haven’t guessed, our poem was inspired by the song “Butter” by BTS.  Thanks, Disha!

 

Poetry form: Elfchen (also known as Elevenie)

Elfchen poetry consists of 11 words written in 5 lines as follows:

Line 1: 1 word

Line 2: 2 words

Line 3: 3 words

Line 4: 4 words

Line 5: 1 word

 

Elfchen chain created by second poet using the first poet’s last word for their first word.  Man, that’s smooth, yeah?

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Graphic design by Mark Toney using Canva Pro.

Butter

butter
witty lyrics
melting my ears
yellow bright positive energy
smooth

smooth
shimmery gliding
melody fair, grooves
leisurely my moonstruck heart
bait
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Empress Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Dear mark, i think ive seem you before on instagram.. i remember now. I used to know also twirling typhoon, and elfchens are fun to do and i used to do them alot, its shocking that the form isnt used on soup much. Beautiful collaboration: well delivered: Pleasure reading this
Toney Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Thank you, Ink Empress. It’s sweet of you to remember. I’m happy you enjoyed this.
Ashley Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Dear Mark, buttery sweet (and smooth) brevity. A wonderful collab. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
Toney Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Dear Susan, thank you for brightening my day!
One Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Nicely done Mark..
Toney Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Much appreciated!
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