Poetry Wednesdays
Mark Twain said, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” Write an eight line poem about wrinkles. Don’t go for the obvious choice.
Mark Twain said, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” Write an eight line poem about wrinkles. Don’t go for the obvious choice.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: an angel’s wings. Your form is: Count-Up.
Here’s a weekend quote to journal about: “Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozey, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball.” ~ Billie Jean King
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: running from state police… Your form is: sestina.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: the smell of bacon and the clink of dishes. Your form is: four stanzas of three lines each. Each line should be at least nine words long.
For the poetry writers. Your topic is: places that you have been Your form is: A list. Not just any list. They must relate in some way other than the obvious (the topic I’ve given you pretty much relates but see if you can find another relation as you write) and the list must be…
Here’s a weekend quote to journal/write about: “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” ~ Wilma Rudolph