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ALS NaPoWriMo Day 11: Write a poem on the theme of “perfectly imperfect” Poem: Perfection–A Perception Perfection–An endless chase Imperfection–A way of life Perfection–An illusion Imperfection–The reality that unfolds Perfection–A myth Imperfection–The truth of existence Perfection–A race to ace Imperfection–Embrace slowness Perfection–Creates distance Imperfection–Instils acceptance Perfection–Follows the structure … Read more
Oftentimes, we end up in situations which require us to choose from challenging alternatives. We find it arduous to move forward, and at the same time, we can’t take a step back either. What do you do at such times?
ALS NaPoWriMo 2024 Day 21 Prompt: Write a poem that includes elements of space or one that includes elements of nature. Poem: Align with Universe Become who you truly are, not a figment of others’ expectations, Look at the stars, do they seem to be in competition? Through chaos and darkness, the stars … Read more
Prompt for ALS NaPoWriMo Day 5: We all can dream big. We all can fly high. We just need to find our wings. Interpret this theme as you like. You may write a poem that motivates others to find their wings, or narrate a tale of discovering your own wings, or simply write about … Read more
Prompt: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a “duplex.” A “duplex” is a variation on the sonnet, developed by the poet Jericho Brown. Here’s one of his first “Duplex” poems, and here is a duplex written by the poet I.S. Jones. Like a typical sonnet, a duplex has fourteen lines. It’s organized into seven, … Read more
I am following the prompt of Artoonsinn today to write a poem inspired by the quote, “In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer.” Here’s my offering: Poem: I shine within Onerous and challenging, It was, it has been, But I’ve learned to find my balance within, … Read more
Prompt: Today, in honor of the potential luckiness of the number 13, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that, like the example poem here, joyfully states that “Everything is Going to Be Amazing.” Sometimes, good fortune can seem impossibly distant, but even if you can’t drum up the enthusiasm to write yourself … Read more
Here’s our optional prompt for the day. Many of us had to write “acrostic” poems in school. These are poems in which the first letter of each line spells a word as you go down the poem. For example, the first line of an acrostic poem that spells the word “ghost” would start with a … Read more
2021 has been as tough and experiential for me as for anyone else! The year had a lot in store for me from a roller coaster of emotions to testing relationships, from painful sights of loved ones to finding my own balance. There was growth at all levels- mental, emotional, spiritual. I learned perseverance, I … Read more