Tweetspeak’s new annual theme for 2026 is Inspiration. And, accordingly, we look forward to inspiring you!
Says Dr. Alison Habens, in an article about the Greek muses,
‘Inspiration’ was the breathing-in by the poet of fumes from an intoxicating cauldron, the Awen of the cauldron of Ceridwen, containing probably a mash of barley, acorns, honey, bull’s blood and such sacred herbs as ivy, hellebore and laurel as at Delphi.”
That sounds a little dubious, except maybe the honey. We do have an interest in acorns, wanting to add them, in flour form, to our stroll through the flours.
Also, fumes might not be what you’re looking to breathe in. Maybe… steam, fragrance, dancing fog?
All of this can be the basis for your first poem of the year on Inspiration. Let’s try!
Your Turn: Inspiration Poetry Prompt
Inspiration can begin in many ways. In this post, we’re exploring the idea of breathing in as the start. Write a poem that focuses on that breathing in process. What will you breathe in? You can use the images that surround Ceridwen’s cauldron. Or you can explore ordinary items in your own home or region. Or something else. We look forward to reading your Inspiration poems!
Photo by Sergey N, Creative Commons, via Unsplash. Post by L.L. Barkat.
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