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NaPoWriMo Day 20: Today, in gratitude for making it to Day 20, our (optional) prompt asks you to write a poem about a handmade or homemade gift that you have received. It could be a friendship bracelet made for you by a grade-school classmate, an itchy sweater from your Aunt Louisa, a plateful of cinnamon … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 16: Today we challenge you to write a poem of over-the-top compliments. Pick a person, place, or thing you love, and praise it in the most effusive way you can. Go for broke with metaphors, similes, and more. Here’s to two people I love the most! Poem: You light up my … Read more
Below is the prompt for NaPoWriMo Day 2: Our (optional) prompt for the day takes a leaf from Schuyler’s book, as it were, and asks you to write a poem about a specific place — a particular house or store or school or office. Try to incorporate concrete details, like street names, distances (“three and … Read more
Freedom from abuse and prejudice, Health and hygiene gains emphasis, Innocence not lost in survival, Play and learn to be the vital, A pleasing smile adorning the face, Embraced with love, care and grace… Is what I want for every child! The prompt “What I want for every child” has been given by … Read more
“Grow up, Grow up” I heard a voice “Be responsible” Demanded another noise “Don’t act childish” Rebuked someone old “Everything isn’t fun” Wise men scold! So I grew up fast My childhood didn’t last I was soon responsible Prudent and sensible I found peace in studies I had to win from buddies! Sports, music, friends … Read more