Friday, 10 January 2014

#31PoeticFormsIn31Days #9Epigram

Poet
Player of words
Walker of lines
Outside lines, beyond words

Comedian
Nosey neighbour
Sharing widely
Move!

Politician
Saver of society
Society's poison
Kill or cure

Minister
God's follower
Hands and feet at work
No job

An Epigram is a short poem with wit or satire at its core.  It can be as short as a single line but usually is a couplet (two lines) or quatrain (four lines).  This is the equivalent of a comedians one liner or a politicians sound bite.   The name derives from the Greek word ‘epi-gramma’ meaning inscription. 

1 comment:

kaykuala said...

Chuckles! Witty blend! Well crafted! Wonderful write,Emma!

Hank