Z is for Zephyr: Poets on the Page Poetry Prompts from A-to-Z

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Z is for Zephyr:

1. literary

   a soft gentle breeze.
2. 2.

   historical

   a fine cotton gingham.

   • a very light article of clothing.

     The inspiration to write poetry reminds me, at times

     of a zephyr - those moments when you can

     see the breeze... it wraps you up

     in a cuddle which turns just

     slightly... unsettling as the words

     whirl, beginning to spiral

     insisting you pluck them

     from the air

     Zephyr starts with a whisper

     she rises to shouts (if you choose

     not to listen.)

     Today, write a poem of...

     Zephyr... 

      

     

     
     

     
     

     

     
     

     

     
     

     
     

      As National Poetry Month 2014 comes to a close, reflect on your personal growth as a poet. Consider starting to create your creative intention for the rest of 2014 and beyond.

A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - Y is for Yearning

This is my last prompt for the A to Z challenge. I hope you have enjoyed our prompts this month and decide to visit us in the future. We share poetry prompts and tips every Monday and have a mini poetry challenge the second week of every month. Happy Blogging and poetry writing!

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts: Yearning - What have you been yearning for? What desires have you put on the back burner for far to long? Show us what you are yearning for.

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - X Factor

If you want to be truly successful invest in yourself to get the knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus on it and persevere your success will blossom.~Sydney Madwed

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompt: X Factor - Every creation has the potential of having the x factor, of being a master piece. But you have to create them for them to have that possibility. That doesn't mean to put the pressure on, it means allow your creativity to flow, give it room to grow and expand. 

What creation, poem, keeps tapping at you, wanting to be on the page?

Allow your unique voice full reign.

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompt - W is for Window

We are just a couple of days from the end! Keep writing, friends! You've got this!

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt:

Window: Windows allow us to look out or to look in. They can be open or closed, plain or ornate. They are also fragile and can be broken. Write your poem today about a window.

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - Void

Have you ever allowed yourself to sit within the void or the place of no mind, when you are feeling stuck. It is an allowing of the blankness of thought and then allowing yourself to feel what comes up in the void. Not thought, just feelings.

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompt - Void, write into the void, into a place of feeling, into the darkness, into the air around you.

What do you feel in the void?

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompt - Unfinished

Have you ever written a poem that you stopped writing but didn't feel like it was really finished? Maybe it was a short poem that you felt could have been longer or a long poem that needed to be longer.

Photo by Morgan Dragonwillow

Go through your poetry and find a poem that calls for you to add to it.

Photo by Morgan Dragonwillow

What in your life is unfinished?

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A to Z Poetry Prompts: T is for Time

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A-to-Z Poetry Word Prompts: TIME

The clock is ticking.

Time is of the essence.

Time to go

Time management

Time's up!

Image by Vera Kratochvil

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Poets on the Page Poetry Prompt: S is for Silence

S is for SILENCE

How does silence sound?

Write a poem about your relationship and experience with silence.

Silence in Texture: Mulberries, water and soil

Silence in the cemetery, faceless

Silence in nature's geometry

Listen to this video:

And Now, Write a poem....

S is for Silence.....

-- Julie Jordan Scott

A to Z Poetry Word Prompts: R is for Reflection

We're almost there! Are you writing every day? Are you sharing your poems with us and/or with others? Most importantly, are you having fun? I know I am!

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt:

Reflection: Reflection can mean what we see in the mirror. It can also refer to looking back on the past. What comes to mind for you? Reflect on the word and its meaning, then write a reflection poem. 

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - Quickening

The word prompt today is quickening. 

Photo from Public Domain Pictures

You can feel it as a rush.

Photo from Public Domain Pictures

You can feel it as an electric spark.

Photo from Public Domain Pictures

You can feel it as the dancing flames of creation.

What fires are you fanning within that are ready to be released onto the page?

Tell us what quickening feels like to you.

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A-Z Poetry Word Prompt P is for Power

Power can be an awe inspiring word or it can be intimidating.  What power do you have?  What power do you wish you had?  What power have you given away?  What does the word 'power' mean to you?  Write a poem with power as the theme and see where it takes you.

A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - O is for Open

Can you believe it's day 17 already? I hope you're being kind to yourself and I'm sure you're producing some amazing writing! Yesterday, we played with "narrow", so let's open up today.

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt: 

Open: As the images suggest, consider an open book or an open window. Think about an open door or an open mind. Be open to the possibilities that this word may bring. Open yourself onto the page. 

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A to Z Poetry Prompts: N is for Narrow

Image by Vera Kratochvil

A-to-Z Poetry Word Prompt: NARROW

Do you know any narrow streets? Been to or live in any narrow houses? Know someone with a narrow mind? Write a poem based on something or somewhere that is "narrow".

Image by Petr Kratochvil

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - Mythical

Photo by Peter Griffin

M is for Mythical.

I love mythical creatures such as dragons and stories/poems created around mythical worlds.

What mythical world can you create and turn into a poem?

Or...

Create an acrostic poem with the words Mythical Creatures.

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L is for Lucky - Poets on the Page A to Z Challenge Poetry Prompt

L is for Luck or Lucky -

Write a poem of a time when you were lucky or you observed someone else who seemed to have a lot of luck.

Phrase starters:

luck of the draw...

luck of the....

its your lucky....

lucky duck.....

Several images for your inspiration:

A lucky motel in Las Vegas from yesteryear. (Love the Neon!)

 

A lucky double rainbow in San Francisco (Ironically I am writing from the Bay Area but I didn't take this photo!)

When I was a little girl I thought Lucky Charms were cool, or perhaps it was just the commercial character I liked!

PS - I learned while searching for images many people have pets named LUCKY!  - so if you want an extra fun nudge, write a poem of an animal, real or fictitious, named LUCKY! 

So go ahead! Write your poem! 

-- Julie Jordan Scott 

A to Z Poetry Prompts: K is for Kiss

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt: KISS

What's in a kiss? Is it romance? Is it an expression of affection or love? What does "kiss" bring to mind for you? 

- love?

- little pieces of foil-wrapped chocolate?

- an over-the-top rock band?

- a way to tell someone to get lost (kiss off)?

Give us your best "kiss" poem!

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A-Z Poetry Challenge - J is for Journey

Today's prompt is the word 'Journey'.  You can write about an actual journey that you've taken or are planning to take or you can write about mental, emotional or spiritual journeys.  You might want to write about your journey to become a writer.  Once again, there are no wrong answers here.  Just write and see where the journey takes you.

A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - Intimacy or Inequity

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in·ti·ma·cy

  [in-tuh-muh-see] From Dictionary.com

noun, plural in·ti·ma·cies.

1.

the state of being intimate.

2.

a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

3.

a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding of a place, subject, period ofhistory, etc.: an intimacy with Japan.

4.

an act or expression serving as a token of familiarity, affection, or the like: to allow the intimacy ofusing first names.

5.

an amorously familiar act; liberty.

in·eq·ui·ty

  [in-ek-wi-tee] From Dictionary.com

noun, plural in·eq·ui·ties for 2.

1.

lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias.

2.

an unfair circumstance or proceeding.

I have two words that were warring to be here today and I decided to include them both. How can you have true intimacy with inequity within your community. Tell us what intimacy looks like for you and/or what inequity looks like.

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - H is for Hand

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A to Z poetry word prompt: HAND

Choose one of the images to inspire a poem about a hand:

Image by Shari Weinsheimer

Image by George Hodan

Image by George Hodan

Image by Vera Kratochvil

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