Footle

Footles’ consist of two
Funny lines that should rhyme
Finding this amazing 
Form, like discovering
Fabulousness, in a 
Fountain pen of pure gold
Fellow poets try it




A footle poem is a form of poetry consisting of 2 lines and 2 syllable trochaiac monometers with an integral title suitable for light, witty, pertinent, topical verse.


10/22/2020

Contest: Pleiades 3
Sponsor:Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 7:52 PM
oh I just love how you describe footle. WAY to go. Outstanding Alexis and congrats.
Proxenos Avatar
October 29, 2020 at 2:56 AM
Yay Alexis you got a 1st, Im so glad, and your poem is terrific. Hope you get lots more wins, you deserve them. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Watt Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 8:03 PM
Alexis, great promotion of a fun form to read AND write. Loved your 'fabulousness' description! Congrats on your #1 ~ John
Rodrigues Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 7:01 PM
Footle fabulous! Congratulations, Alexis!
May Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 4:23 PM
Congrats on your win with this wonderful write Alexis
Y. Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 5:08 PM
Hi Joseph, You hosted a good contest. I appreciate my placement. Have a wonderful day:-)Alexis
Canerdy Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 1:58 PM
CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Alexis. This is fabulous. Janice
Wolf Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 5:24 PM
I like that 'fabulolusness,' Alexis. It's tanfastic! Smiles, Gershon
Dietrich Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 5:10 PM
SCHWEET!!! Love this.
Andresen Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM
- Footle ... Fun ... Feedback to you, Alexis :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ashley Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 10:53 AM
I admire your finesse with your "fountain pen of pure gold", Alexis. A great poem. Best wishes in the contest and warmest wishes for you my friend.. ~Susan
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Spot on Alexis, an enjoyable form Good luck in the contest Tom
Mcintosh Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 9:11 AM
This is awesome friend. I love it. God bless you always :)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 8:51 AM
Great Pleiad, Alexis. Loved it. ~~
Allison Avatar
October 22, 2020 at 8:47 AM
Its a form I adore writing Alexis, I wish I had thought of using this one:-) hugs jan xx soupmail
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