Here’s a trio of Twittles, a new form I’m exploring. It has an exact 100-alphabet count. Enjoy.
got me a brand new basket
I skip in tune to a tisket a tasket
where to go with that you ask
well I’m heading straight to Basque
to Basque Country I go
the gastronomic destination that woes
where I’ll fill up on Marmitakos
and Pintxos come on Vamos!
I got twittles in my basket
they got stars in the Michelin Guide
Basque and I truly profit
this foodie is nibbly satisfied
© 2022 selmamartin.com
What’s A Twittle?
A twittle is a nutty poem
© Carolyn Hastings 2022 on Medium
in the class of a quatrain
exactly one hundred alphabet letters
a perfect workout for your brain
@Carolyn Hastings on Twitter
This is my first attempt at Twittles, a poetry form I came to know through a friend on Medium. Perhaps you know these as Dribbles? You’re right: The dribble, according to Poets Collective. That’s where these originated but from now on when I give it another shot I’ll refer to them as Twittles.
Selma’s note:
if these twittles made you tickle
and you’re determined you must try
then PING me so I giggle
and I’ll cheer you with a reply
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(with a little help from Carolyn)
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aside #1: to arrive at 100 alphabet letters, put it through your counter without punctuation. Better yet, put it through TheCharacterCountTool. It makes it easy peasy.
aside #2: these are addictive
aside #3: Marmitako and Pintxos of Basque Country, the gastronomic travel destination in San Sebastian, Spain, were introduced to me by my son, who spent one summer there, indulging.
Photo: Image by Richard Thiel from Pixabay Thank you.
Disclosure: This post first appeared on The Brain Is A Noddle Publication on Medium in July ’22.
Thanks so much for reading. I wish you miracles.
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Very clever Selma and fun too
Thanks for enjoying these. So pleased. I appreciate the visit.
A very tempting poem Selma
Tempting. Delicious. Yay 😁 💗 👏
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Love this! A jolly poem. Skipping to this is most fitting!
Michele Lee, thanks. Let’s skip… and eat pinxtos too. So happy for your visit. I bless you.
My pleasure, Selma. Let’s! Yes!! Happy to be here, thank you. 🌼
What an interesting form and idea! I struggle to keep my word count down for the dVerse Quadrille, so not sure I’d cope counting letters 😅
As for pinxtos – love ‘em! 💖
Ingrid, I’m so behind in my replies to my sweet hearts. YOU. Forgive. Trying to be present in two places is hard work. But, Ingrid, gosh, this weekend, I was all smiles. As of this moment, that poem about the queen has garnered me 6.8K views on Medium. I don’t know how that happened. It might never get repeated, so for now, I’m enjoying it.
Glad you love pinxtos (this late response is about the pinxtos post) sorry, so late… blessings.
Wow, Selma, that is great news 🤩 I couldn’t keep up with two platforms…but do keep up the great work 🥳
Wow, they look difficult. Great work Selma 😊
without a word counter, they are a pain in the neck… use the counter if you try it. Happy writing, Deb. Bless you. xoxo
Your talent is amazing! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us! <3
Thanks, Dap, Thanks so much. xoxo
Fun!!
I’m in awe of your poetry skills, Selma. You are very clever to be such a versatile writer. I really enjoyed this one. I’m not sure if this comment will appear from ‘Anonymous’ again, or not. I’ve contacted WP and they’re looking into the issue. I’m hoping they’ll be able to resolve the problem soon … Ellie Xxx 🌷💟🌺
The Anonymous response came on. But it has been fixed now. Thanks for your patience, dear, Ellie. Blessings on your new day. xoxo
This is such fun to read Selma, made this foodie a happy one as well. 😁
Ahappy foodie is the best foodie to have around. Blessings to you. Thanks for the support.
Indeed it is, blessings to you as well. You’re most welcome! 💗
You got both my mind and stomach’s attention.
I did. Marvelous! So happy. Thanks, Jude. Xoxo
aww, Jude. You are the best. Thanks. xoxo
this is a snappy fun poem Selma. I love it! 💖💖
Thanks. So happy to know you liked it. XoXo
You’re so welcome!!💖 xo
These are wonderfully whimsical. I loved reading and skipping and bumping to them.
Really well done my friend!
(and sorry I went AWOL for so long!)
No problem whatsoever, Dawn, dear. Come when you can. I will go when I can too. Bless you. Glad you got into the rhythm of this little ditty. haha. xoxo
You are making me hungry, Selma! How fun to read…How tedious to write! <3
Cheryl. hi. It was, but if you try it, please use the word counter I included. Blessings and thanks for all you do. I wish you miracles.