Your topic is: first dance
Your form is:
The Alphabet —
As you write your poem the
beginning of each line must
correspond with the next letter of the alphabet.
Don’t worry. It’s easier than it sounds. You can have a new sentence for
each line or break up a sentence to get the letter you need. Have
fun with it!
I’ve bolded the first letter of the directions for explanation purposes. You do not need to do so with your poem but you can if you like.
Your topic is a blood thirsty… Your form is: pleiades
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: a better version of yourself. Your form is: two stanzas of eight lines. Each line of the first stanza must rhyme with the sister line in the next stanza.
Your topic is: flying back home to see a loved one. Your form is: Villanelle.
For the poetry writers (even if you don’t write poetry give it a try). Your topic is: something you cannot live without. Your form is: pleiades.
Journal about your television habits. Include how much TV you watch, a few snippets about at least three of your favorite shows, and one mention about a canceled show you wish would make come back.
For the poetry writers. Your topic is: who the future belongs to. Your form is: conversational poem, 3 stanzas, have the person who starts the conversation end it.