Notes About The Poem

Over the last year 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?  This post consists of a total of six different six-word couplets.  

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

Here's the link to my book Six-Word Couplets.
It's a work in progress :)

Six-Word Couplet Series: June 2018

Birth
In the womb
In labor, boom!


Enabler
Her he enabled
Now she's disabled


Interstellar
Travel to Mars
Next stop stars


Math Test
Don't be hysterical
It's only numerical


Singapore
Long awaited summit
Ascend or plummet?


Unlikely Nexus
Hooked on drugs
Lack of hugs?
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Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 10:58 AM
It's fun to visit best poems lists of poets. i don't know that they always capture our best but it's very interesting to get a sense what people have faved of your poetry. I wonder if they have other ways of measuring as well. maybe by how many reads we get with these poems too??
Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 10:57 AM
oh my, how did I ever miss these. SO fun, Mark. My favorites were Singapore and Birth. I was born on LABOR day, so I get a kick out of labor poems!! Loved the others too!
Harper Avatar
October 13, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Another interesting set of six couplets, Mark, you are setting a trend.
Toney Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 12:54 AM
Sheri, now you’ve made my day! Your thoughtful and kind encouragement is much appreciated. I really enjoyed reading your poetry too :) ~Mark
Dutta Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 11:05 AM
Got the idea. Best Wishes.
Toney Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Thank you, Anisha :) Best wishes to you too!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Funny, but will go and try figure out what you guys are talking about...footie etc. etc. too new a writer to understand.
Toney Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 8:24 PM
I really do appreciate your stopping by, Barbara. It's great to hear from you.
Rose  Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 11:58 PM
Your showing your brilliancy here, nice write, Mark
Toney Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 1:17 PM
Much appreciated, Pixie Dust :)
La France Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 10:39 PM
Mark, I really like your Feetles, lol, and yes a great idea for a contest ~
Toney Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 11:26 PM
Lol... Thank you so much, Constance.
Gauthier Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 7:41 PM
A fun read, Mark.
Toney Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 9:16 PM
Thank you, Line. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Allison Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 2:20 PM
LOVE IT Mark! I adore the footle form and this is just a further step:-) hugs jan xx
Toney Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 9:12 PM
I’m glad you liked it, Jan. I also like your observation that it’s “...just a further step” from the footle. Great choice of words :)
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