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Renee Stevens

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First, a reminder that the deadline for the Winter Anthology is coming up quickly. We've gotten a few entries, but there is always room for more. Now for the prompts. I thought this week it might be a great idea to look at some of the first poetry prompts that AC Benus has been providing in the forums. If you haven't already checked them out, then now's your chance. All of the linked titles will take you to the lessons and instructions for each kind of poetry prompt. Have fun!

 

Poetry Prompt 1 - !TANKA!

 


Write your own Tanka and set it in the season of year wherever in the world you are right now. The Tanka should use a seasonal allusion that has a powerful effect on you specifically. Although you think the allusion may not be meaningful to anyone else, poetry is meant to touch by random connections, so do not be afraid.

 


Poetry Prompt 2 - HAIKU

 


Write two Haiku. One inspired by a sight you witnessed outdoors, in a secluded patch of nature (either in your yard, a city park, or the great untamed wilderness). And a second one inspired by an urban sight (something that catches your eye on the street), or that happens indoors. You must be true to the form and include a seasonal word within both poems, but remember, words like 'surfboard' and 'bug spray' speak of summer just as much as 'frog' and 'cicada' do. Think outside the box and just use a sight that speaks to the season in the part of the world you are right now.

 


Poetry Prompt 3 – LYRICS

 


Write two stanzas of lyrics. Follow the 8-syllable/6-syllable pattern as you go. Base it on the first emotions you remember having when you woke up this morning. This is practice, so it is up to you if you wish to incorporate rhymes, and feel free to make the poem humorous if you like.

 


Poetry Prompt 4 - METER 1

 


Write four equal lines of poetry, in regular meter, about preparing your favorite food. They need not rhyme.

 

 

 

The finished poem should have an identifiable rhythm. Each line should have the same number of syllables. In other words, have a meter: such as tetrameter, pentameter, or hexameter; and pick a foot that you find easy to work with, either from this discussion or from the Wikipedia site.

 


Poetry Prompt 5 – Rhymes and Couplets

 


Write your own set of five Couplets using the music provided
. You have a choice of being serious or silly, it's up to you. If serious, write about how you hope to meet your goals and ambitions for the coming new year. If you are feeling silly and irrelevant, write about how lame this challenge is, or anything else you like. The point is, practice, practice, practice! Get a feel for letting rhyme come to you as you construct Couplets.

 


Poetry Prompt 6 – Elegy

 


Write your own set of four-lined Elegy stanzas. The theme is 'Remember,' and I encourage all of you to submit your work to Irri for the spring anthology. Keep the rhyme pattern a-b-b-a, use as many stanzas as you like, but maintain a consistent 8-syllable line. Play with it; your poem does not have to be about death or loss, just remembrance.
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Puppilull

Puppilull 18,787

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Yes! Everyone should try these! Even if you don't fancy yourself a poet, it's a great way to get new ideas for your writing or how you read a text. Yoga for your brain!

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Aditus

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Come on! Try the tree pose! Streeeetch and then it's time for the cobra.

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Puppilull

Puppilull 18,787

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... Oh, wait. Wrong activity.

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Aditus

Aditus 28,928

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... Oh, wait. Wrong activity.

lol

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AC Benus

AC Benus 36,635

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Thanks for featuring the Poetry Prompts, Renee! 

 

I have the special December one already stewing around in my brain...we'll have to see what comes out. 

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Headstall

Headstall 306,679

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The Poetry Prompts are great. I've learned so much from practicing the different forms... poetry is such a beautiful and often cleansing way to express what lives inside your brain and heart....

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Mikiesboy

Mikiesboy 143,937

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I've made it through the first 4 with some success, but the prompt instructions and examples are great. I've always written free verse but I think learning the other forms of poetry are helping me be better even I choose free verse. 

 

Gary's right. Poetry is a great release and form of expression and very personal. 

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Cole Matthews

Cole Matthews 14,639

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Come on! Try the tree pose! Streeeetch and then it's time for the cobra.

 

I think Adi may have been dusting off the hookah! Hahaha! I think it's great poetry is being given some space. It is a powerful medium. 

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craftingmom

craftingmom 14,080

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I tried the tanka this time.  Not sure why I'd never tried that one before.  I think I like it better than haikus.

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Drew Espinosa

Drew Espinosa 144,404

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I think it's high-time I try to write some poetry :) AC, thanks for writing these prompts :hug:

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AC Benus

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I think it's high-time I try to write some poetry :) AC, thanks for writing these prompts :hug:

Thanks, Drew. I'm outta likes at the moment...but will try and get back at you with one ;)

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