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.

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

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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!

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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. 

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You can feel it as a rush.

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You can feel it as an electric spark.

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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 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

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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".

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - Mythical

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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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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 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

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Image by George Hodan

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - G is for Garbage

It's day 8 of NaPoWriMo and the A to Z challenge. How are you doing? Are the challenges helping to keep you motivated and inspired? Today's prompt is a bit messy... enjoy!

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt:

Garbage: What comes to mind when you hear the word garbage? Maybe you'll choose to write about the environmental impact of garbage. Or perhaps there's another meaning you can think of for garbage. Try writing some garbage. You might just surprise yourself!

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompt - E is for Ethereal

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompt - Ethereal: Choose one of the definitions and write for ten minutes.

1. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible.

2. Highly refined; delicate. See Synonyms at airy.

3.

a. Of the celestial spheres; heavenly.

b. Not of this world; spiritual.

4. Chemistry Of or relating to ether.

        

Definitions from the Free Dictionary

What does ethereal mean to you?

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - C is for Classic

Welcome to day 3 of NaPoWriMo and the A to Z poetry challenge! Join in the fun even if today is your first day joining us. We're glad you're here!

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt

Classic: What comes to mind for you when you think of a classic? Is it an old car or motorcycle? Is it a favorite song from days gone by? Use a classic to inspire today's poem.

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A to Z Poetry Word Prompts - B is for Baby

Welcome to day 2 of NaPoWriMo and the A to Z Poetry Challenge! If you missed yesterday, fear not, my friend! Just jump in where we are and enjoy the journey.

A to Z Poetry Word Prompt

Baby: Have you had a baby? Do you want to have a baby? Do you call your significant other "baby"? Or is the baby in your life a pet? Whatever comes to mind with the word, write a poem about or for your baby.

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