SMS Poems
What is SMS Poetry?
Simply put: it is poetry that fits inside a text message; i.e. poetry that is less than 160 characters long. Text message poems cover the same themes as ordinary poetry like love, friendship, jokes, etc. but this time your poem fits inside a standard-size sms.
We have a selections of sms poetry below. Why not message your favourites to a friend or colleague.
TEXT MESSAGES by Andrew Wilson
"A text message poem finds one truthful moment
and describes it... It's a snapshot, a digital photograph
with words, written on a mobile phone, and published
instantly by being texted."
SMS Poems by Text Messages – 160 Character SMS Poetry
TECHNOLOGY (4 text poems):
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3 SONY SO FAR
The hum of everyone on the phone,
talking to themselves.
I'm late back,
Walkman on,
a million miles away.
LIFE (5 text poems):
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SUMMER DRESSES
weighing less,
folded up,
than tea towels,
on bare legs
and backs,
tanned
from holidays
and fake.
ONE WORLD? (6 text poems):
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CULTURE
Made to drink whisky
in a suburban living room
my dad sings a Scottish folk song.
Strange words learnt by hearing.
Lost now. We can't carry a tune.
About SMS Poems
Text message poetry online can be good or it can be bad. That's why I contacted UK poet Andrew Wilson to ask if I could put some of his words from his poetry book Text Messages here. And do you know what, "Mr Wilson he say yes" ;-)
Note:
- Text Messages reprinted with the kind permission of Andrew Wilson.
- You are encouraged to send these sms txt words to your friends,
so please do copy/paste then send
a free sms.
- If you would like to publish any of the poems on your website please inform the author (Andrew Wilson) c/o TextMeFree
- Andrew's book Text Messages is available online (ISBN: 190238251X).
Search for it at Amazon
UK, Amazon.com, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Amazon.ca or Amazon.jp.
- You will find more cool text messages and quotes on our sms
jokes page and a collection of love poems, as well as a free monthly
poetry contest at Love
Poems And Quotes - Love Poems Collection
- You will find unlimited text messaging at these free international sms services.
