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Photo Play: Trains and Tracks Prompt

By Heather Eure 26 Comments

Trains and Tracks

Trains embody excitement, freedom, and even a bit of mystery. Grab your camera and join us as we embark on a scenic Photo Play excursion. All aboard!

Filed Under: Blog, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Train poems, Trains and Tracks

Trains and Tracks: Poetry Prompt & Playlist

By Heather Eure 26 Comments

trains and tracks playlist and poetry prompt

Musicians have not overlooked the magic and romance of the rails, and we’ve put together a collection of train songs in our new playlist to start off this month’s Trains and Tracks theme.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, Trains and Tracks

Poetry Prompt: American Roots

By Heather Eure 5 Comments

American Roots Ruined House

Brought from the old world, our traditional ballads have grown deep American roots. Join us this week for an All-American poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Ballad Poems, Ballads, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Ballads, Strange and Silly

By Heather Eure 21 Comments

Ballads, Strange and Silly

Outrageous stories can be found within a ballad’s rhyme. We think a little nonsense is good for the child in all of us. Be a part of our silly poetry prompt

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Ballads, Blog, Funny Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

PhotoPlay Prompt: A Ballad to Remember 2

By Heather Eure 6 Comments

a ballad to remember

Join us for part 2 of our PhotoPlay Prompt: A Ballad to Remember. Find an inspiring picture, write a poem, and be spirited away with a familiar song.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Ballads, Blog, Music Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

PhotoPlay and Prompt: A Ballad to Remember

By Heather Eure 18 Comments

A Ballad to Remember

A timeless ballad can spark a memory. A song can whisk a listener back, & for a moment rewind the clock. Join our PhotoPlay & show us a ballad to remember.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Ballads, Blog, Music Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

The Ballad: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 27 Comments

the ballad

Our new playlist and poetry prompt pays homage to the timeless ballad. Listen along to our inspired tunes and let it bring out your inner troubadour.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, Music, Music Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: The One That Got Away

By Heather Eure 35 Comments

the one that got away

Our poetry prompt beckons you to gather among friends at the Tweetspeak Bait and Tackle. We’re spinning tales about the catch we just couldn’t hold on to.

Filed Under: Blog, Fishing Poems, love poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Gone Fishing: PhotoPlay and Prompt 2

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

Silver Fish Poetry and Photo Prompt tweetspeakpoetry.com

PhotoPlay weeks give us the opportunity to see another side of our talented poets. Find inspiration from photos in this week’s prompt and create a poem.

Filed Under: Blog, Fishing Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Gone Fishing: PhotoPlay and Prompt

By Heather Eure 45 Comments

Gone Fishing PhotoPlay

Some days, fishing is a discipline of quiet contemplation. Come on over and unwind. Tell others you’ve Gone Fishing and join us for a little PhotoPlay.

Filed Under: Blog, Fishing Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Gone Fishing: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 23 Comments

Gone Fishing

We’ve got a roundup of the [mostly] happy songs in our new Playlist. Catch a listen, put up the “Gone Fishing” sign and cast a line or two of poetry with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Fishing Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Water Poems, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Swell

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

Poetry Prompt: Swell

The ocean dances. It undulates and curls. Arches back and bends forward. Moving toward the finale. This week’s poetry prompt places you among the waves.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sea Poems, writing prompts

PhotoPlay 2: Portrait of a Shell, Sand, and the Sea Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 25 Comments

Portrait of a Shell

We are dipping our toes in the ocean at here at Tweetspeak Poetry. Join us for PhotoPlay 2. Look closely. You might just find a poem tucked inside a shell.

Filed Under: Blog, Photo Play, Photography prompts, Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sea Poems, Shell Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

PhotoPlay Prompt: Portrait of a Shell, Sand, and the Sea

By Heather Eure 31 Comments

Portrait of a shell, sand, and sea

Our senses are heightened by the surrounding wonder of the sea and shore. Feel the sand beneath your feet. It’s time for a little PhotoPlay and Prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sea Poems, Shell Poems, writing prompts

Sand, Shells & Sea Glass: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 54 Comments

Beach photos Beach playlist tweetspeakpoetry.com

This month, be inspired by Sand, Shells & Sea Glass. Read the Poetry Prompt and listen along. Our new playlist will give you an ocean of sound to write by.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sea Poems, Shell Poems, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: My Dog Day

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

My Dog Day

There are many wonders in a dog’s mind. Join us for this week’s poetry prompt: My Dog Day. Now’s your chance to live a dog’s life, if only for a day.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Dog Adventure

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

Dog Adventure

It’s not just a poetry prompt — it’s the pet door to an adventure. Journey along as we live vicariously through dog tales of excitement and suspense.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Photography Prompts: Faithful Dog Photo Play 2

By Heather Eure 3 Comments

Faithful Dog

We received several heart-warming submissions for our photography prompts. Visit our family dog album, pick your favorite, and respond with a poem.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Photography Prompts: Puppy Dog Eyes Photo Play

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

Puppy Dog Eyes

Taking good pet photographs takes practice. Our photography prompts are here to help. Bring your camera and dog along with us for a little Photo Play!

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Dog Songs: Poetry Prompt & Playlist

By Heather Eure 63 Comments

Dog Songs

We cannot imagine a world without dogs and the joy they bring. Check out our new playlist and poetry prompt. Come sing (or howl) a few Dog Songs with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Dog Poems, Music, Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

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