Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 552
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a clear poem.
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Jan 6, 2021
For today s prompt, write a clear poem. There are many ways to interpret what clear could mean. For starters, there are clear nail colors and clear plastic containers. Of course, clear directions are easy to follow. Clear weather is pretty nice. Clearing the air can help mend disputes. So clear your throat, clear your mind, and write your clear poem today.
Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 551
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a Happy Blank poem.
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Dec 30, 2020
For today s prompt, take the phrase Happy (blank), replace the blank with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible titles might include: Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, Happy to Meet You, and/or Happy Trails. However you poem, I hope you re happy with the result.
Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 550
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a six words poem.
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Dec 23, 2020
For today s prompt, write a poem using at least three of the following six words (extra credit if you can use all six):
counterpunch
sub (can use as a prefix)
Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them.
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Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 549
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write an ekphrastic poem.
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Dec 16, 2020
For today s prompt, write an ekphrastic poem. An ekphrastic poem is any poem that s written as a response to another piece of art. That art could be a painting, a photograph, a sculpture, mixed media, Lego art, etc. So pick a piece of art and poem away.
Tip: If you have no other idea what to do, type the phrase famous art (or a variation of this) into Google and then select the Images tab; it ll instantly produce several pieces to consider as your ekphrastic prompt.