Summary
The undefined website features "Twittles," a form of micro-poetry invented by Carolyn Hastings, consisting of four-line poems with exactly 100 letters, and encourages readers to try creating their own and sharing them on Twitter.
Abstract
The undefined website introduces Twittles, a creative and humorous form of micropoetry that challenges writers to compose four-line poems, each exactly 100 letters long. This concept, pioneered by Carolyn Hastings, is described as a "Twitter dribble" and is akin to a quatrain. The website includes an example of a Twittle and a photograph by James G. Brennan. It also provides a link to a more detailed article on Medium about the relaunch of Twittles and acknowledges the support of Dr. Mehmet Yildiz and the ILLUMINATION-Curated team for promoting these micro poems. Readers are invited to engage with the Twittle format by composing their own and tweeting them using the hashtags #twittletweet and #twittleonTwitter.
Opinions
- Carolyn Hastings is credited with inventing Twittles, suggesting a sense of innovation and creativity in the realm of micro-poetry.
- The inclusion of a humorous Twittle example indicates that the format is not only a literary challenge but also a source of entertainment.
- The website expresses gratitude to Dr. Mehmet Yildiz and the ILLUMINATION-Curated team, highlighting a sense of community and support within the literary and Twitter communities.
- The invitation for readers to create and share their own Twittles reflects a desire to engage and involve the audience in a creative process.
- The detailed article link suggests a deeper exploration of the Twittle concept and its revival, indicating a commitment to promoting and explaining the format.
