Brian Strand Poet Light Verse

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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Carolyn Devonshire February 16, 2009 at 9:42 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

Raul Moreno February 16, 2009 at 3:23 AM Nice work here Brian and Like the explanation to this great style...Raul

Elaine George January 17, 2009 at 5:01 PM Another good one! Thank you for sponsoring all these contests, Brian. They inspire me to be a better poet. Love and peace, Lainie

Carrie Richards January 17, 2009 at 8:23 AM Another clever twist of words! ~ Sincerely, Carrie