Brian Strand Poet Light Verse

Footle-Bonnie & Clyde

too snide

both died

Note A footle-2 lines,2 syllbles with a title-Light 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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Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM Have always loved your creation of these. I did the same thing with another type of meter but Soup would not classify it as an invented form. When I am at my computer I will send a link to it. It's over at Shadowpoetry invented forms

Kristin Reynolds January 18, 2009 at 2:40 AM Awesome! The form and content. now, here my day will be spend thinking up footle's! love, Kristin

Elaine George January 17, 2009 at 2:51 PM You teach me again. Thank you. I will see what I can do. Love and peace, Lainie

Sharon Winter January 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM Oh dear. For me I fear the shorter the poem, the more difficult it is. Great job Brian. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards January 17, 2009 at 8:22 AM Another fun form to try! I will have to turn off my Lanterne obsession and try something new! Loved the Bonnie and Clyde quip!! and thank you for placing my Lanterne in your contest!! ~ Sincerely, Carrie

Robin L. Gass January 17, 2009 at 7:53 AM Awesome write. It amazes me that only four words can speak such volumes. The note is wonderful, as well, a good learning tool for those like me who have much to learn! Thank you for your well wishes and the oppotunity to be part of your contest. I will be working on the sonnet, now that I know. Love, Robin