Remember the time- Poetry Prompt

I'm going to guess during this last year you've lost someone or something important to you. A loved one, a family pet, your free time, hairline, even your old clunker that has limped across the finish line into the junk yard of the sky. This person or thing has left behind something in your life. An empty space.

I propose today you write about the quality you most remember about them. A piece of music, scent, the way you could eat everything and your waistline wouldn't budge, it can be virtually anything. The beauty of these poems is we get to learn a little about you and you revisit a good time in your past.



Write a narrative poem about that. It can be as serious or playful as you want it to be. Tell your story. Here's more information on this style.

Tamara Woods writes, because she can’t imagine any other life. She grew up in the poorest state in the U.S., West Virginia, as a laid-off coal miner’s daughter. She learned from this that money isn’t the root of all happiness, but it sure makes it easier. One fateful 5 at a youth workshop she learned both the art of stolen kisses and being open in her poetry: lessons she’s never forgotten. Tamara’s poetry is spoken word with a heavy emphasis on things that we all know and do. Her fiction hits on darker, uncomfortable subjects, because she’s a firm believer that stories can be beautiful without being pretty. She is the Editor of The Reverie Journal, online poetry site. She is the moderator of #writestuff a writing tweetchat that's every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST. Find her poetry on her blog, PenPaperPad. Connect on Social Media: Follow her on Twitter, like her on Facebook, and check out her book and writing videos on YouTube.

Poetry Prompt - Transformation

Photo by Steve Howard

Spring is awakening full force here on the east coast of the United States. Trees are showing a beautiful range of greens and many flowers are in the early blooming stages, coloring the landscape in lovely hues. Whether you're in the northern hemisphere witnessing the same blooming that I am or below the equator watching the fall colors take over the land, seasonal changes are a time of transformation.

As these transformations unfold before my eyes, I am reminded of the need for contrast. Without the dull greys of winter, I may not notice and appreciate the glorious colors of spring. Without the overbearing heat and humidity of summer, I might not enjoy the cooling breezes and fiery colors of autumn. Contrast brings balance.

I need noise to appreciate the silence.
I need crowds to appreciate being alone for awhile.

This week's prompt is a form challenge to encourage us to embrace this world of contrasts.

The Prompt: Select two contrasting words. They can be (but don't have to be) opposites. Use these two words to begin a Diamante poem, transforming from one to the other in just a few short lines.

Word Prompt(s): Transformation, contrast, balance

Happy writing!

Amy McGrath - poet and mixed media artist

Poetry Prompts - Inspiration to Tickle Your Muse

“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Photo courtesy of PublicDomainPictures.net by Ian L.

It is a busy month and I hope you are taking time to enjoy your Spring or if you are in Australia or other parts of the world, your Fall. Are you participating in the A to Z challenge? If so, are you able to keep up with all of it, I've fallen behind but hoping to catch up. May your words fly to the page!

Word Prompts

To inspire
blowing the mind
weird phenomena



Peace,
Morgan Dragonwillow
Read, Dance, Write, Repeat.

Morgan Dragonwillow is a poet, author, encourager, and facilitator of magical circles. She is team leader at @StoryDam, #OctPoWriMo and #PoetsonthePage You can find her Playing with Words and dancing on her blog.

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Poetry Prompts - A Crooked Path

“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” ― Gautama Buddha, Sayings Of Buddha

Photo courtesy of PublicDomainPictures.net by Lorisa Koshkina

I'm walking a new path the last few weeks, major changes happening and life has been a little shaky for me. As soon as I saw this photo I knew I needed to share that with you and make it the prompt for the week.

Poetry Prompt:

Write for ten minutes about the path that you're on, is it straight, curvy, is there no path at all? How do you feel about the path that you're on?

Word Prompts:

trail
pathway
walkway
track
lane
alley
passage

May you uncover your truth as you play with your words.




Peace,
Morgan Dragonwillow
Read, Dance, Write, Repeat.

Morgan Dragonwillow is a poet, author, encourager, and facilitator of magical circles. She is team leader at @StoryDam, #OctPoWriMo and #PoetsonthePage You can find her Playing with Words and dancing on her blog.

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