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Footle-Chinese Whisper

low voice no choice Note A footle-2 lines,2 syllbles with a title-Ligh verse form,witty,pertinent,topical etc (technically a trochaic monometer)hence I label the form as a footle best exampled by the famous FLEAS Adam had'em.

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Date: 2/16/2009 9:42:00 AM
Brian, thank you for sharing your footles and for explaining what they are. I have studied poetry for many years, but this is one art form that has eluded me. Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 2/16/2009 3:23:00 AM
Nice work here Brian and Like the explanation to this great style...Raul
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Date: 1/17/2009 5:01:00 PM
Another good one! Thank you for sponsoring all these contests, Brian. They inspire me to be a better poet. Love and peace, Lainie
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Date: 1/17/2009 8:23:00 AM
Another clever twist of words! ~ Sincerely, Carrie
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