30
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a farewell poem. After all, we are saying farewell to another wonderful National Poetry Month. Say farewell to this month; say farewell to a vacation spot; say farewell to a bad relationship; say farewell to work; say farewell to school; say farewell to saying farewell even. Hopefully, I won’t be saying farewell to you; please stay in touch and let me know of your successes as we keep poeming toward the horizon.”
29
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to title your poems ‘Never (blank)’ with you filling in the blank with a word or phrase. Then, write a poem based off your title, which could be ‘Never look both ways when crossing the street’ or ‘Never blush in public’ or ‘Never ever’ or ‘Never write a poem with the word never in the title.’ You get the idea, right?”
28
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a sestina. So start figuring out your 6 end words and get writing.
“But wait! Today is Tuesday, so you have one other option. You can write a poem about the sestina (your love, hate, frustration with, etc.).”
27
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a poem of longing. You or someone (or something) else should be pining for someone or something. Maybe a cat is longing to get outside the house. Maybe a teenager is longing to get away from his or her small town. And, of course, there’s always the longing poem of love.”
27
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a poem involving miscommunication. It can be miscommunication between two people or misinterpretation of some sort. I will leave it up to you guys to deal with it however you want.”
26
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“Only 5 more days left to go!
“For today’s prompt, I want you to pick an event; make that event the title of your poem; and then write a poem. Think birthday. Think holiday. Think whatever.”
25
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a travel-related poem. It can be human travel, the migration of swallows, the trafficking of drugs, etc. Some sort of movement from point A to point B.”
23
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a poem of regret. Get creative with this one, but there should be some form of regret either expressed or hinted at (even if ever so slightly). You do NOT have to use the word ‘regret’ in the poem, though it’s fine if you do.”
22
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“For today’s prompt, I want you to write a work-related poem. Work doesn’t have to be the main feature of the poem, but I want you to ‘work’ it in somehow. And remember: There are different types of work. Of course, there are the activities that gain you fortune and fame (or not), but then, there’s also housework, exercise, volunteering, etc. I’m sure you’ll ‘work’ it out.”
21
Apr
From Poetic Asides:
“We’re now 3 weeks into April! And to celebrate, we get a 2-for-Tuesday prompt. Hurrah!
Here are the two prompts for the day (you only need to choose one, unless you’re all about pushing yourself to the limit):
1. Write a haiku. The haiku is not just a form but a genre of poetry. People sometimes go into writing a haiku and end up with a senryu or a faux-ku, but it’s all good (and all poetry).
2. Write about the haiku. I know there are some poets (in this very group even) who are anti-form. So, I’m giving them the option to write their anti-haiku manifestos. Of course, if you pay attention to this 2nd prompt, it doesn’t need to be anti-haiku; your poem could be questioning or even praising the haiku. Or something.”
