The Brevette is a minimalist poem
composed of only three words developed by Emily Romano. Shadow Poetry defines
the form as one that “consists of a subject (noun), verb, and object (noun), in
this exact order. The verb should show ongoing action. This is done by spacing
out the letters in the verb… Each of the three words may have any number of
syllables, but it is desirable that the poem have balance…”
Though it may seem simple on the surface, the Brevette is not just three words tossed together. For me, the verb is the key in that it should convey some outgrowth or process reaching beyond just a moment.
Though it may seem simple on the surface, the Brevette is not just three words tossed together. For me, the verb is the key in that it should convey some outgrowth or process reaching beyond just a moment.
Thank you to all the writers that contributed to this collection. You are truly talented artists. It was a joy working with you.
--Karen O'Leary, Whispers' Editor
kindness charity
i n s p i r e s b r i n g s
love peace
By Sheri Stanley By Charlene McCutcheon
i n s p i r e s b r i n g s
love peace
By Sheri Stanley By Charlene McCutcheon
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b e g i n s { c a p t u r i n g }
mornings silence
By Joan McNerney By Robert P. Hansen
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barns flowers
s h e l t e r f o l d
horses fragrance
By Barbara Tate By Ranu Uniyal
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s h e l t e r f o l d
horses fragrance
By Barbara Tate By Ranu Uniyal
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laughter conscience
d r i e s s e e k i n g
tears solace
By Jack Horne By Ralph Stott
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d r i e s s e e k i n g
tears solace
By Jack Horne By Ralph Stott
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courage cold
b r e e d s p e n e t r a t e s
admiration clothing
By Beth Winchcombe By Jean Calkins __________________________
b r e e d s p e n e t r a t e s
admiration clothing
By Beth Winchcombe By Jean Calkins __________________________
friends faucets
c e l e b r a t e d r i p p i n g
friends droplets
By Peggy Dugan French By Robert A. Dufresne
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c e l e b r a t e d r i p p i n g
friends droplets
By Peggy Dugan French By Robert A. Dufresne
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angles ice-storms
s t r e t c h t o p p l e
circles cedars
By David Williams By Elizabeth Howard
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s t r e t c h t o p p l e
circles cedars
By David Williams By Elizabeth Howard
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birds evil
s i n g h a s
spring! choices
By Kelley J. White By Arthur C. Ford, Sr. __________________________
i n s p i r e s g i v e s
life life
By Karen O’Leary By Sara Kendrick
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peace Buds
b r i n g s B e c o m i n g
harmony Blooms
By David Fox By Maralee Gerke
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hands lava
e n c i r c l e s e a r i n g
hearts valleys
By Peggy Dugan French By Robert A. Dufresne __________________________
language flowers
bre l i n e
aks highways
barriers
By Robert P. Hansen By Joan McNerney
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whispers injection
d i s c l o s e s t a r t l e s
secrets eyeball
By Barbara Tate By Jean Calkins __________________________
letters trees
r a d i a t e r e a c h i n g
warmth birds
By Ranu Uniyal By Ralph Stott __________________________
love glaciers
s m o t h e r s e t c h i n g
hate landscapes
By Sheri Stanley By Robert A. Dufresne
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adversity mammograms
p r o d u c e s s a v e
challenges lives
By Elizabeth Howard By Sara Kendrick __________________________
puppy children
b r e a t h e s d e v o u r
love cookies
By Barbara Tate By Joan McNerney
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e x t i n g u i s h e s a c c o m o d a t e
cigarette lazybones
By Ralph Stott By Elizabeth Howard
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friendship sadness
s b u i l d s
e soul
e
k By Sheri Stanley
i
n
g
love
By Robert P. Hansen
Wow, Karen, that is so cool you had so many responses to this "Brevette" format style of writing. Such talent within these halls and all in the name of WHISPERS!
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e n c o u r a g e s
bonding
Sheri
Dear Sheri,
DeleteThank you so much for participating in this activity. I agree with you about the talent we have at Whispers. Your poem really touched my heart, my friend. One of my primary goals of opening our online journal was to connect writers from all over the world. What a gift your your words are!
Blessings,
Karen
Karen, this is a marvelous response to your challenge to write a Brevette. I loved every one. And Sheri, I loved your Brevette in your response.
ReplyDeleteLove, Charlene
Dear Charlene,
DeleteI, agree, there was a wonderful response to this activity. Thank you for sharing your Brevette. Yes, Sheri's response Brevette is lovely and meant so much to me. Thank you for all your support.
Blessings,
Karen
Congratulations to all of you !
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Lavana
Dear Lavana,
DeleteThank you for taking time to congratulate those that participated. Wishing you the best.
Blessings,
Karen
I really enjoy these exercises and the responses. It is wonderful to see so many thoughts presented through these forms.
ReplyDeleteDear Joan,
DeleteThank you for participating with your creative poems. I hope to continue these activities. If you have any ideas, please let me know. I appreciate your ongoing support.
Blessings,
Karen
This was so much fun and enlightening to see how everyone handled their creations. Impossible to pick a favorite--they're all good.
ReplyDeleteDear Barbara,
DeleteThank you for sharing your creativity by participating in this activity. I agree with your thoughts. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteSome nice brevettes. I am glad you found mine and added it in... Congratulations to the others, too.
Your friend,
David Fox
Dear David,
DeleteThank you for allowing me to share your Brevette and for taking time to congratulate others. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen
Very nice collection, thanks for the opportunity Karen!
ReplyDeleteDear Peggy,
DeleteThank you for participating with your wonderful Brevettes. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--
ReplyDeleteGosh what a fabulous response to the Brevette's, they are ALL awesome.
Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteI agree. Thank you for participating with your insightful poem and for your ongoing encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen
From Tom Davis--
ReplyDeletedetermination
f o s t e r s
success
Tom Davis
Dear Tom,
ReplyDeleteSo much truth in your Brevette. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem.
Blessings,
Karen
From Ndaba Sibanda--
ReplyDeletefaith
o p e n s
doors
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passion
p r o p e l s
people
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truth
m i r r o r s
reality
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words
i I I u m i n a t e
works
Dear Ndaba,
ReplyDeleteThank you for these wonderful poems. So much truth in your words. Keep on writing and sharing your words my friend.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you Karen for introducing this particular form of poetry to the forum. Love them all. Ranu
ReplyDeleteDear Ranu,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comments and for sharing your creative poems for this activity. Good to see you back at Whispers!
Blessings,
Karen
Congratulations to all, excellent work.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, David. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--
ReplyDeleteThank you once again for posting my comment. These Brevette poems have:-
Soul
S e a r c h i n g
Words
Love,
Beth
Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your thoughtful Brevette and for participating in the activity. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.
Blessings,
Karen
The Brevette project was a great idea, Karen. These are wonderful pieces!
ReplyDeleteDear Ndaba,
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend. I appreciate you sending yours to add to the collection.
Blessings,
Karen
From Victoria Anderson-Throop--
ReplyDeletedepression
b e c k o n s
suicide
regret
h a r v e s t s
memories
Dear Victoria,
ReplyDeleteYour Brevettes hold a lot of depth for such short poems. It was a joy to get them today. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Best wishes,
Karen
Nice work, everyone. Thank you all for sharing your talents. Continued blessings!
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Dear Maurice,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, my friend. Continued blessings to you, too. I hope you will get a chance to participate in our next challenge.
Karen