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Author's Notes: I got the idea for writing this short-form free verse on "Two Words" last night after looking at a word puzzle and some of the interesting matching and contrasting of words. I decided to write at least 75 pairs of words, which is what I ended up doing in the end. There are some pairs with very interesting juxtapositions. I did end up giving some considerable thought to these. Enjoy the words and the associated word-play. (Gary Bateman - July 8, 2018) (Short-Form Free Verse)

Thematic Categories: assonance, history, imagery, metaphor, symbolism, word play, and words.

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 7/12/2018 1:40:00 PM

Indeed Great...

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/22/2018 10:59:00 AM

Actually I did, Pashang!! Very perceptive of you!! BTW, I will be posting a follow-on version of "Two Words" here today on Poetry Soup under the title: "Two Words - Redux One." I am planning to do more of these too in the near future. Best Wishes My Friend!! Gary

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/15/2018 1:31:00 AM

You bet... did you notice I used only two words.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/12/2018 4:03:00 PM

Thanks Pashang!! Appreciate your read and comment. Cheers and Best, Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/10/2018 5:53:00 AM

yes and love, truth and heart, touch and feel, stay the course, slay that dragon, walk in clouds, dance in rain, write with heart! Love your two word creation- it is a true delight to read such two word pairings my immensely talented friend. I thought to do three words- hope you like those. A fav, a shining gem you have created..

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/10/2018 2:05:00 PM

Thanks Robert very much and for the FAV too!! I am truly in awe of your very kind comment and thoughts here. Best Always to you and your family!! Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/10/2018 5:52:00 AM

yes and love, truth and heart, touch and feel, stay the course, slay that dragon, walk in clouds, dance in rain, write with heart! Love your two word creation- it is a true delight to read such two word pairings, my immensely talented friend. I thought to do three words- hope you like those. A fav, a shining gem you have created..

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/10/2018 2:04:00 PM

Thanks Robert very much and for the FAV too!! I am truly in awe of your very kind comment and thoughts here. Best Always to you and your family!! Gary

Lyric Man

Date: 7/8/2018 8:50:00 PM

Hi Gary.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset!

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/9/2018 6:09:00 AM

Hello LM, I'm very glad that you enjoyed my special two-word paired narrative here!! This was the first time I did one of these particular writes. Very interesting to do, and to prepare for. Best Always, Gary

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/8/2018 7:15:00 PM

It interesting indeed to see how you combined the words you choose...it tells a story...especially if you impulsively wrote them...Nice Gary...All the best my friend

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/9/2018 6:06:00 AM

Thanks Arturo!! Yes, by and large, I did tend to write this one more impulsively, but, at that same time, I also tended at times to follow a general theme approach as well. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed this narrative. Best Always, Gary

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/8/2018 4:13:00 PM

Hi Gary, read these top to bottom, but really interesting from bottom to top, like climbing a ladder, yes some very good ones in there, enjoyed.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/9/2018 6:03:00 AM

Hello Harry, Thanks for your very observant comment, and, of course for your read here. Yes, I noticed the same thing as I was building out the text. Top-to-Bottom, and then Bottom-to-Top, may give one a different picture or view of the subjects. I plan to do some more of these in the future. It was interesting for me to lay this whole thing out. Cheers!! Gary

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/8/2018 10:27:00 AM

very creative...your word association nade me high, gary... enjoyed this, so let me play along! Farewell Hello Traffic Bumper huggs

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/8/2018 12:21:00 PM

Hello Dear Nette, I am very pleased that you liked this particular creative walk through word association. (I found it very interesting to put this one together!!) Do have a great Sunday. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 7/8/2018 8:06:00 AM

ooo coooL :) you triggered a memory from my childhood- boy girl, garden gate, sat kissing, rather late, father comes, big boot, girl screams, boy scoots =D Fun Stuff, Thanks Gary Bateman =D

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/8/2018 9:22:00 AM

Hello Paris-Maree Boreham!! Thanks for your read here and wondrously-appropriate comments. I do identify with your childhood memory. There always has to be a resident adult around to interfere with the "Fun Stuff." Ah, yes, the pain from growing up. I remember those years too!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 7/8/2018 7:19:00 AM

two words, on fire, smiling pal

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/8/2018 9:17:00 AM

Four Words Back to You Liam Mate!! "On Fire" . . . "Hot Desire." Thanks for the read my great Irish Mate!! Cheers, Gary