Notes About The Poem

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Poet's note:
7/27/2018

This is an overview of the six-word couplets that I wrote in July 2018.  I decided to write at least 6 of these poems a month starting with last month, June.  I did something different this month.  I also listed each of them as separate poems, which allowed me to list more information concerning each and create links to their stories in the news.  So if you want to read more information about one or more of the six-word couplets below, look for the individual poems listed immediately before this review.

I've been intrigued by the "six-word story," which has gained popularity, including the 2006 Six-Word Memoirs® project.  What about a six-word couplet?  

Lol. . . Even my simple cover image above has six words!

Six-Word Couplet Series -July 2018

Pay Your Taxes
No one relaxes
Before paying taxes


Close Shave
Homeless man shaved
By cop saved


Wait For It…
American tax cheat
IRS hot seat


Bacteria Blues
Watch out, fella!
Beware of salmonella!


Twitter Rants
Twitter “shadow banning”
Latest flame fanning


Red Planet
Liquid water lake?
For goodness sake!


Century's Longest Lunar Eclipse
Longest lunar eclipse
Blood moon outstrips
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Harper Avatar
October 13, 2018 at 8:59 PM
You have a talent for this type of poetry and for hot article titles, too, another great example Mark
Toney Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 12:46 AM
Sheri, how kind of you to stop by and read my poems. Thank you for your thoughtful comments.
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 7:15 AM
Six-word couplets...definitely merit a try, Mark! Regards // paul
Toney Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Why, thank you, Paul. Much appreciated!
Dutta Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 11:07 AM
'll try definitely. Best wishes
Toney Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 11:25 AM
Glad to hear it, Anisha :) All who have submitted poems so far appear to be having a lot of fun with it!
Blown Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM
very nice idea...there is potential... thanks
Toney Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 12:30 PM
What a kind, encouraging comment! Thank you, sand blown.
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