Home » Poems » Gary Bateman » Two Words

Gary Bateman | + Follow Poet |

Two Words

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Gary Bateman.

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.

Two Words
 
Dream
Scheme

Beam
Team

Shout
Pout

Duel
Shot

Life
Death

Brain
Drain

Stupid
Cupid

Dumb
Numb

Rum
Thumb

Prosecute
Electrocute

Einstein
Infinity

Immigrant
Us

Atom
Bomb

Strength
Weakness

Love
Hurt 

Fate
Destiny

God
Cosmos

Lucifer
Lost

Passion
Torpid

Feelings
Flatline

Politician
Huckster

Glorious
Despicable

Moon
Mars

Space 
Race

Beguile
Style

Truth
Lie

Cake
Pie

Bicycle
Tricycle

Car
Jar

Balloon
Burst

First
Last

Lust
Like

Fist
Fight

Right
Write

Left
Deft

Genius
Idiot

Manners
Rude

Give
Take

Rate
Deflate 

Washington
Jefferson

Hamilton
Burr

Trump
Nixon

Hitler
Wotan

Karloff
Lugosi

Frankenstein
Dracula

Foot
Fall

Think
Blink

Popcorn
Unicorn

Coffin
Fly

Fish
Fry

Good
Bad

Think
Drink

Smile
Scowl

Teeth
Towel

Grimace
Ace

Lash
Bash

Date
Hate

Hurry
Wait

Freeze
Animate

Brave
Wave

Holocaust
Heydrich

Fool
Drool

Slob
Blob

Dead
Undead

Alive
Thrive

Evolution
Revolution

Vampire
Umpire

Wire
Dire

Flour
Flower

Alien
Robot

Klaatu
Gort

Tower
Power

Rush
Hour

Talk
Walk

Hysterical
Empirical

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
July 8, 2018 (Short-Form Free Verse)

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

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