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Paradox

By definition, to irritate; but easy on the palate. The footle is a witty poem, written picture rhyme. Semantics seals its fate We write to enjoy the style, to sport, to bring a smile from double meaning jest. Gives our minds a rest without defame or rile. Colorful as a noun to be put down in the bottom of the box. Victim of paradox. Living in abject brown. © Jun 15 2010 Charles Henderson I have searched for hours and not found any definition referring to the footle as a poem, or even as a noun. No official recognition.???????????

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Date: 6/20/2010 3:48:00 PM
Got that one write..Keep the creative pen flowing..It is a two line, two syllables per line and has to rhyme..Crow caw, I saw...Caw crow, Get hoe..Fiddle, Faddle..Sara
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Date: 6/16/2010 4:49:00 PM
I think you gave a great description of the footle, Charles. I believe it was Brian Strand who introduced this verse form here, so he may be able to provide you with a definition. Why not send him a Soup Mail? Hope you're enjoying renovating your home. Please give my love to your wife as well and my thanks for her kind note. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/16/2010 4:11:00 PM
Got a chuckle out of this. Brian will love it. Enjoyable poem! Karen
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Date: 6/16/2010 1:45:00 PM
I can't find it either! I searched for an hour under everything I could think of!~Tirzah~
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