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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BACKUP
Discs in sock drawers,
boxes, as bookmarks.
Some stuff’s saved
3 or 4 times,
some not at all,
in case of viruses,
power surges,
theft.
LIFE (5 text poems):
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A MOMENT ON THE LIPS
I buy a bar of chocolate from the machine.
Then another. Why not?
It's the best thing that's going to happen
for the next four hours.
ONE WORLD? (6 text poems):
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UKRAINE
His Auntie leans on the gate,
talks about their family.
Mike translates at first.
She stops herself crying
pushing the tears off her sunburnt face.
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.
