Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 13: 13th April is celebrated as Baisakhi in northern parts of India with great enthusiasm and fervor. Baisakhi is known by diverse names - PohelaBoishakh in West Bengal, Bohag Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Uttarakhand,...
Prompt by Maureen for Day 12: And now for another (optional) prompt from our archives. Today, I challenge you to write a poem that addresses itself or some aspect of its self (i.e., “Dear Poem,” or “what are my quatrains up to?”; “Couplet, come with me . . .”) This...
Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 12: Who isn't familiar with the void? No matter how occupied or successful we are in our lives, there are moments when our void becomes so loud that we are forced to respond. Have you experienced such times? How can one deal with it? Let...
Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 11: Buddha is not just the name of Lord but it's a state of being. It's akin to divinity. What do you think it takes to be like Buddha? Do you feel the presence of Buddha within or around yourself? Do you know anyone who has...
Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 10: Fading Footprints Nothing is permanent in our life. What comes, goes. What is left behind are footprints or memories. Interpret the theme with respect to relations, opportunities or as you may like, and show us your footprints....
Prompt for Day 10 by Maureen: Today’s daily prompt (optional, as always) again comes from our archives. I’m playing to my own strengths here, but I challenge you to write a sea shanty (or shantey, or chanty, or chantey — there’s a good deal of disagreement...
Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 9: It's all in the state of mind We are a product of our thoughts. Our mind is what regulates our life. Don't you agree? Our actions and reactions first emerge as a thought in our mind. Can we control our mind? Are we its prisoners?...
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 8: Gratitude is one of the biggest virtues. There are many people in our lives to whom we are not able to express our gratitude- spouse, parents, children, friends, relatives, peers, the helpers at our home/office, vendors etc. Use this opportunity...
Prompt for NaPoWriMo Day 7: Human beings are inquisitive by nature. We tend to ask questions even while answering a question At every stage of life, we are faced with pertinent questions about ourselves, our actions, or the path we are traversing. Write a poem today...