Simply Elfje: little poems in just eleven words

'Simply Elfje' began life as a Blog celebrating this fascinating Dutch 11 word short form poem. The word Elfje translates as 'little elfin poem' and the form was developed to teach young children about writing poetry. From these humble beginnings it has developed into a verse form that can encapsulate a moment in time and turn the ordinary into the magical.
You are invited to dip into these pages to discover the magic of this fascinating form and by following the simple guidelines create magic of your own.