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Half Eleven

The new half eleven is a form of rhyme
And it is sublime.

This is the name of its esteemed inventor,
Nina Parmenter.

With this new form she is hosting a contest 
Compose, do your best.

Check your syllables using fingers and toes
You might win, who knows.


The new half eleven is a form of rhyme 
So put in some time
And make it your prime.


Written on 27th November 2018.

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Valsa George

Date: 8/19/2022 6:24:00 AM

This is so very entertaining ! You have really presented this poetic form with a dash of humor and in perfect rhyme, dear Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/20/2022 8:38:00 AM

Thank you Valsa, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/14/2018 10:20:00 AM

Oh well done Tom. I love rhyming - most of my poems are in rhyme! Poetic licence de luxe permitted! Best wishes, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2018 10:44:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, I do love to write rhyming poems, before I joined soup I thought thats all there was , it opened my eyes for sure. Enjoy the weekend. Tom.

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/4/2018 8:33:00 PM

I like where you took the theme, Tom! Well-done, and congrats on your win. Sandra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/5/2018 1:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Sandra. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/3/2018 3:49:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Tom, I just loved this one:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 4:02:00 PM

Thanks very much Jan, I'm. Surprised it got placed, wasn't sure if I'd met the criteria. Tom.

Wendy Watson

Date: 12/3/2018 11:19:00 AM

I'm so pleased that your fun poem was 'recognised' Tom. Congratulations!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/3/2018 4:03:00 PM

Thanks very much Wendy, it was a nice surprise for sure. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2018 9:24:00 AM

I smell a winner. Love how you made your poem all about Nina and her form!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2018 1:28:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, it looked tricky but when you read about the form it wasn't too bad. Tom.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/29/2018 3:38:00 PM

Fine work Tom, I've never heard of half eleven before, must take a look at it. Blessings, Gordon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/29/2018 4:19:00 PM

Thanks Gordon, its a new form invented by Nina Parmenter. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/28/2018 1:21:00 PM

This is so cute! I'm sure Nina will love it, Tom. The form looks challenging, but you did a great job with it. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 2:44:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn, when I first seen it it did seem a bit of a fiddly one . But in a comment Nina said to have a go, how could I refuse lol. Hope I got it right. Tom.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/28/2018 1:09:00 PM

Within structure, T.C. flies freely about. You are so good at this, my friend. A winner of a write, in my book! Best wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 2:41:00 PM

Thanks very much Gershon, did seem a but daunting this new form but after reading it a couple of times it managed to sink in lol. Tom.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/28/2018 12:50:00 PM

really witty and clever, tom... i'll give this a 10 1/2 rating... love how your muse can conceptualize a theme that's not ordinary!... a winner for me... huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 2:37:00 PM

Thanks very much Nette, my muse likes to think outside the box at times lol. Tom.

Wendy Watson

Date: 11/28/2018 7:21:00 AM

I loved this,Tom. Your poem made me appreciate, too late alas, the rules behind this contest which I had for some reason read as more complicated than they were in reality! Very clever!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 8:25:00 AM

Thanks Wendy, when I first saw the contest I moved on to the next one lol. But went back and like you found it easier than I thought. Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/28/2018 6:45:00 AM

Kudos for your originality Tom...cleverly done. Best for a win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 8:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay, it seemed challenging at first but thought I'd give it a go. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/28/2018 5:24:00 AM

An impressive inspiring way to introduce a new form of poetic expression! Your example is very successful dear, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 7:56:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, never knew there was so many forms of poetry until I joined soup, but it doesn't stop still, new ones added all the time. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 11/28/2018 3:38:00 AM

Bravo for rhyming parmenter with inventor - Niba will LOVE this, so so clever:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/28/2018 5:05:00 AM

Thanks Jan, I looked up inventor and inventer, both are ok with a a slight different meaning, it was nearly creator but the couplets and tercet were already created so she invented the form. In the middle of painting, my favourite pastime ( not ). Tom.