Best Encore Poems
Woman
legs ~ breasts ~ thighs
hips ~ lips ~ eyes
Man
strength ~ muscled ~ arm
masculine ~ grit ~ charm
Children
fun ~ run ~ toys
playful ~ girls ~ boys
Baby
cradles ~ diapers ~ cribs
sleepers ~ cryers ~ bibs
Grandparents
canes ~ glasses ~ walkers
old ~ wise ~ talkers
Family
fathers ~ sons ~ brothers
daughters ~ sisters ~ mothers
Six Word Couplet Series Encore Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mark Toney
10/10/2018
A scientist by the name of Mulqueen
Wanted to create a Patrick's day scene
Some borax he ignited
The Irish were excited
When over town he sent clouds of bright green.
The crowds called an encore they did insist
Mulqueen quite drunk now he couldn't resist
To liven up the party
Mixed borax with TNT
And the town vaporised in a green mist.
Written 28th February 2021.
Two Limericks - Let's have some Fun! Poetry Contest.
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
Both limericks 10/10/7/7/10.
Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a very high explosive)
Ghost Buster’s Eve
‘Tis the time
to shoot slime.
Adults Only Costume Party
Sex kittens prance.
Sultry nurses dance.
Party Food
Served eyeball soup
and goopity goop
A Bobbing Good Time?
Apple I get;
face sopping wet!
House of Creeps
The chainsaw guy
made me cry
A-Maze-ing Fright
Lost girl walks
where corn stalks
Jack O’Lantern Greeters
Bright as torches,
pumpkins on porches.
Night of Royals
Small and fair,
princesses are everywhere.
Trick or TWEET
One poor nerd
plays Big Bird.
Halloweenie
Wearing dumb costume -
a dashound’s doom
The ‘Trick’ to Trick or Treating
Door to door,
speediest kids score.
Vampire Candy
Dracula’s favorite treat
is bloody sweet.
Raiding the Kids’ Trick or Treat Bag
Of chocolate stuff,
can’t get enough
Over and Out
Big Harvest Moon.
Thanksgiving comes soon.
Nov. 3, 2018 for Mark Toney's Six-Word Couplet Series Encore Poetry Contest
THE BULL
His regular emissions
Worthy of politicians
THE ANT
To the anteater
Nothing is sweeter
THE SLOTH
Feel his chagrin
Labelled deadly sin
THE TURKEY
With justified reason
Deplores festive season
THE EEL
Mobile on belly
Recumbent in jelly
THE CAMEL
Far from pretty
Designed by committee
THE HIPPO
A chubby figure
Mouth even bigger
THE RHINO
His muzzle excrescence
Prescribed for tumescence
22 October 2018
Six Word Couplet Series Encore Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Mark Toney
Sometime last night, resting
inside of my home
I heard a voice singing(?!)
I was not alone
Not sure what to do
I just tried to ignore...
But he went on for hours
in unwelcome encore
Oh, that freaky falsetto
went on for so long
in a shrill, shrieking, trembling
annoying song
That at last, I had had it-
how dare he invade
my home with his frightfully
screechy serenade?
I searched every room
behind curtains, under beds
if I found that intruder
he'd wish he were dead!
Then I began to wonder
if he wasn't outside
for I'd looked everywhere
no more places to hide...
But, at length, he grew louder
I knew he was near
so cheekily taunting me
offending my ears
'Til at last, he popped out!
Cheeky chap in plain view
so I swung into action
and pursued him anew-
Round and round thru the house
how I chased and he fought
until spent and exhausted
he finally was caught!
I carried him to the door
and tossed him out, satisfied-
when (to my horror)
three more crickets hopped inside!
Heaven's spotlight shines
upon nature's center stage
and we cry, "Encore"!
I long to hold it in my hand
that I may watch it fly away.
What is here with us tomorrow
is often gone from us today.
Confused feelings occur
leading on even more.
Abandoned dreams implore
for another encore.
Willing time to restore
desire new as before
proves a bruising chore.
Alas, hearts do turn sore.
Growing with our feelings
we also weave a course;
full of scary dealings,
we forget we have choice.
Running and then walking,
seeking a secure pace,
emotions are ruler ...
we are the human race.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Tattered, dusty soles
Complete with holes
Brisk Weather
Summer heat adjourns
Autumn wind churns
Beware Flying Objects
Acorn hits head
(Better than lead!)
Washed Out Trail
Moist air foggy
Makes ground soggy
Watch Your Step
Trip on stump
Foot sports lump
Evening Falls
Better hustle home
Lose map? Roam
Dinner Bell Rings
Follow that sound
Find home ground
October 10, 2018
Contest: Six-Word Couplet Series Encore
Sponsored by Mark Toney
Racer
Flat out speed
Hot blooded steed
Pacer
Speed walking race
With unmatched grace
Steeplechaser
Fearless full fledge
Ace over hedge
Dressage
Arabesques on display
The equestrian ballet
Draft
Flowing feathered heels
Beer on wheels
Trail
Rent the power
By the hour
10/28/18
Six-Word Couplet Series Encore Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mark Toney
you deserve an encore for the love that you've given
for the courage you gave to help others keep living
for the kindness and love temperance and fortitude
the grace from above through you it exudes
the reflection of honor righteousness and truth
for the tolerance of intolerance setting examples with proof
for the humanity and humbleness and so much more
for you and only you i present this encore
there is nothing that compares to the aura you invoke
along with the positive statutes of life you promote
the inexplicable inner-knowledge within you retain
your infallible answers to others that baffle their brains
for your patience with wisdom and so much more
for you and only you i present this encore
for the firmness and the hold you have on reality
for the uncanny talent you posses living through life's tragedies
for the way you rise when you've been knocked down
for your will to survive when loves not around
for your passion in life when life has no compassion for you
for your optimistic outlook of life's overview
for your stand up personality of never back down
of carry a big stick and make very little sound
for your code of conduct and so much more
for you and only you i present this encore
the world needs more people exactly like you
for the light in your heart always shines through
Itchy Palms
Gold that shone
Is now gone
Yellow at heart
By fear stricken
Acts the chicken
Roadrunner
Have the ability
To show agility
Dream Catcher
I was told
To be bold
The Grim Reaper
Without a face
Dictates the pace
Let sleeping dogs lie
I slept instead
Beside the bed
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Six-Word Couplet Series Encore
Hosted by Mark Toney
Placed 2nd
17th October 2018
Awake at five, warm thighs
remembered dreams
She's alive
There is a Carol King.
Sung a beautiful tune.
Others too composed.
Listen to her song.
Spun by Gods truth.
Enriched so thru and thru.
So who is who?
Avoid "catch 22".
"Child Of Mine".
Kings are wonderful.
Birth to death.
End to beginning.
Dear God some more.
Man Walks into Police Station
Old bag’s head.
“Cheater,” he said.
Fruity Find From Costa Rica
Pineapple fruit fake.
Lucky cocaine break.
Roll Out The Barrels
Beer kegs crash
In highway bash.
Never Turn Back
See Newlyweds smile.
Sea’s roguish guile.
Unusual Sighting
Missouri couple surveyed
Marsupial youth escapade.
Seaside Sign - Oldest Drawing
Travel in time?
A hashtag paradigm
9/13/2018
Sponsor:Mark Toney
Contest: Six-Word Couplet Series Encore
*All of the above are from true news stories
In my reality that is life, it plays out like a scene from old movies.
I am the leading lady, the passers by are the audience, and every moment is like an encore.
5th place win