Your topic is: something we can’t live without.
Your form is: Write a 12 line poem. Within each line there must be three words beginning with the same letter but each line must focus on a different letter. You can repeat one of the letters in the last line or repeat one of the lines for the last line.
For the poetry writers. Your topic is: red boots. Your form is: one stanza of four lines. The last word of each line should be repeated some where within the next line.
Your topic is visual cues — do not use the words visual cues as you write. Your form is: free write one stanza of five full lines and each line continuing on to the next.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: arthritic hands. Your form is: nine stanzas of three to fine lines. Pull the title from the last line.
For the poetry writers (even if you do not write poetry give it a try). Your topic is: apples. Well sort of. Your form is: Choose at least 7 apple names from this variety list. Use the names of seven varieties of apples to write about nothing to do with apples — that’s how fun…
For the poetry writers. Your topic is: swimming with dolphins. Your form is: haiku.
Your topic is: men and women Your form is: Write a 12 line poem (divide into stanzas or not) and include one plural within each line.