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Summary

The web content introduces a poetic form called a "twittle," which is a poem consisting of exactly 100 letters, often shared on social media platforms like Twitter.

Abstract

The website presents a unique form of poetry known as a "twittle," which is characterized by its brevity, being exactly 100 alphabet letters long. The article features a twittle by Carolyn Hastings, who is credited with creating this poetic form. The twittle is a playful and concise piece that fits well within the constraints of modern social media platforms, particularly Twitter. The article also expresses gratitude to "Paper Poetry" for showcasing the twittle and invites readers to engage with the "Twittle Train" series, encouraging them to explore and participate in this creative poetic challenge.

Opinions

  • The author of the twittle, Carolyn Hastings, is praised for her creativity in developing the twittle form.
  • The twittle is presented as a fun and engaging way to write and share poetry, suitable for the character limit of Twitter.
  • The article conveys appreciation towards "Paper Poetry" for providing a platform for twittles.
  • There is an enthusiastic call to action for readers to join the "Twittle Train" series, suggesting a community aspect to the creation and sharing of twittles.

POETRY

A Twittle

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There once was a girl whose poetry twittled and twirled The words danced across the page because 100 letters was all the rage!

Thank you for reading my second attempt at a twittle. Thank you, Carolyn Hastings, for this creative poetic form!

What is a twittle?

In a nutshell, a twittle is exactly 100 alphabet letters arranged into four lines of poetry with an optional smatter of rhyme. These compact little poems are perfect to tweet on Twitter (or any other social media platform for that matter) — Carolyn Hastings

Thank you to Paper Poetry, for giving this Twittle a home.

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