Friday, March 20, 2015

WHISPERS' SPECIAL ACITIVITY--FORM--THE BREVETTE

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. 

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
              __________________________                                 
                  
coffee                                                                         poet
b e g i n s                                                                   { c a p t u r i n g }
mornings                                                                   silence

By Joan McNerney                                                   By Robert P. Hansen      

                                      __________________________           
                                
barns                                                                         flowers
s h e l t e r                                                                 f o l d
horses                                                                       fragrance

By Barbara Tate                                                       By Ranu Uniyal

                                      __________________________
                 
laughter                                                                   conscience
d r i e s                                                                     s e e k i n g
tears                                                                         solace

By Jack Horne                                                         By Ralph Stott

                                      __________________________
                                                 
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                                        __________________________

                                                 
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

                                       __________________________ 
                                
angles                                                                   ice-storms
s t r e t c h                                                            t o p p l e
circles                                                                   cedars

By David Williams                                               By Elizabeth Howard    

                                       __________________________ 
                              
birds                                                                     evil
s i n g                                                                    h a s
spring!                                                                  choices

By Kelley J. White                                               By Arthur C. Ford, Sr.
                                     __________________________              
    
faith                                                                      Jesus
i n s p i r e s                                                          g i v e s
life                                                                         life

By Karen O’Leary                                                By Sara Kendrick

                                      __________________________

peace                                                                   Buds
b r i n g s                                                             B e c o m i n g
harmony                                                             Blooms

By David Fox                                                      By Maralee Gerke
 

                                     __________________________
 
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

                                     __________________________
 
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

                                      __________________________

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
                                       __________________________

firing-squad                                                      hammocks
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

                                        __________________________
 
friendship                                                           sadness
                 s                                                          b u i l d s
                   e                                                        soul
                     e
                       k                                                    By Sheri Stanley
                         i
                          n
                            g
                              love

By Robert P. Hansen

 

32 comments:

  1. 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!

    " Whispers "
    e n c o u r a g e s
    bonding

    Sheri

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    1. Dear Sheri,

      Thank 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

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  2. 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.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. Dear Charlene,

      I, 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

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  3. Congratulations to all of you !
    Hugs...
    Lavana

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    1. Dear Lavana,

      Thank you for taking time to congratulate those that participated. Wishing you the best.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. I really enjoy these exercises and the responses. It is wonderful to see so many thoughts presented through these forms.

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    1. Dear Joan,

      Thank 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

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  5. This was so much fun and enlightening to see how everyone handled their creations. Impossible to pick a favorite--they're all good.

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    1. Dear Barbara,

      Thank 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

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  6. Karen,
    Some nice brevettes. I am glad you found mine and added it in... Congratulations to the others, too.
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. Dear David,

      Thank you for allowing me to share your Brevette and for taking time to congratulate others. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. Very nice collection, thanks for the opportunity Karen!

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    1. Dear Peggy,

      Thank you for participating with your wonderful Brevettes. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--

    Gosh what a fabulous response to the Brevette's, they are ALL awesome.

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  9. Dear Beth,

    I agree. Thank you for participating with your insightful poem and for your ongoing encouragement.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  10. From Tom Davis--

    determination
    f o s t e r s
    success

    Tom Davis

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  11. Dear Tom,

    So much truth in your Brevette. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  12. From Ndaba Sibanda--

    faith
    o p e n s
    doors
    _______

    passion
    p r o p e l s
    people
    _______

    truth
    m i r r o r s
    reality
    _______

    words
    i I I u m i n a t e
    works

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  13. Dear Ndaba,

    Thank you for these wonderful poems. So much truth in your words. Keep on writing and sharing your words my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  14. Thank you Karen for introducing this particular form of poetry to the forum. Love them all. Ranu

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  15. Dear Ranu,

    Thank 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

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  16. Congratulations to all, excellent work.

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  17. Thank you for your kind words, David. Have a good weekend!

    Karen

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  18. Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--

    Thank you once again for posting my comment. These Brevette poems have:-


    Soul
    S e a r c h i n g
    Words

    Love,
    Beth

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  19. Dear Beth,

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful Brevette and for participating in the activity. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  20. The Brevette project was a great idea, Karen. These are wonderful pieces!

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  21. Dear Ndaba,

    Thank you, my friend. I appreciate you sending yours to add to the collection.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  22. From Victoria Anderson-Throop--

    depression
    b e c k o n s
    suicide

    regret
    h a r v e s t s
    memories

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  23. Dear Victoria,

    Your 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

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  24. Nice work, everyone. Thank you all for sharing your talents. Continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  25. Dear Maurice,

    Thank you so much, my friend. Continued blessings to you, too. I hope you will get a chance to participate in our next challenge.

    Karen

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