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ALS NaPoWriMo Day 20: Opposites are a rule of nature. For every balck, there’s a white that exists in nature. Use the power of opposite words to write a poem today. You may use any pairs of opposites as you wish to make your poem meaningful. Poem: Be my contrary I want … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 19: If everything around you seems dark, look again. You maybe the light – Rumi Poem: Walk Alone My Dear! Walk Alone The world around me was enveloped in darkness Though the glitterati of stars shone high above An ounce of light I sought from the stars Enough to walk … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 18: I Wish… We all have infinite desires. Some are fulfilled while others aren’t. We forget about some but carry a few in our hearts. Dig your deepest hidden desires today and show us through your words. Here’s my wish list 🙂 Poem: An Infinity of Desires With all … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 17: Shakespeare said, “What’s in a name?” Do you agree? Some people attribute a great value to their name. What value do you attach to your name? Is there any name that you particularly like? What is the meaning of your name? Write a poem seeking inspiration from these thoughts. Poem: … Read more
Prompt for Day 16 by Maureen: Today’s prompt is a poem of negation – yes (or maybe, no), I challenge you to write a poem that involves describing something in terms of what it is not, or not like. For example, if you chose a whale as the topic of your poem, you might have … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Prompt Day 15: Let’s focus our thoughts on random things today. Write a poem using as many words as you can from the list of these words – stone, water, candle, shoes, birds, jewelry, song, flowers, tea, sunshine. It could be a thought-provoking poem or a humorous one, or simply a light-hearted … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 14: Little Joys of Life Today we complete two weeks of poetry marathon! Isn’t it a moment worth celebrating? We keep waiting in our lives for special or big occasions for celebration while forgetting that life itself is a reason enough for celebration. Let’s quill our verses today to celebrate the little … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 13 Prompt by Maureen: Try writing a short poem (or a few, if you’re inspired) that follows the beats of a classic joke. Emphasize the interplay between the form of the poem – such as the line breaks – and the punchline. ————————– Poem: 13 facts About Number 13 The lucky … Read more
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, Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, PooramVishu in Kerala and MahaVishuva … Read more
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 might seem a little “meta” … Read more