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June Photo & Poem Prompt: Possibility

By Kellē Sauer 4 Comments

Colorful Rocks on the Beach

Look for texture with your camera (or your poem!)—go exploring and find some unexpected possibility.

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May Photo ‘n Poem Prompt: Finding White Rose Wonder in the World

By Kellē Sauer 18 Comments

White Rose by Kelle Sauer

Join us with photographer Kellē Sauer, who’s prompting us at Poetic Earth Month, to find wonder in the world—in poems and/or photos.

Filed Under: Blog, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt, writing prompts

April Photo ‘n Poem Prompt—What the Tree Sees

By T.S. Poetry 10 Comments

Trees Reflected by Kelle Sauer

Join us with photographer Kellē Sauer, who’s prompting us at Poetic Earth Month, to see what the tree sees—in poems and/or photos.

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Ship, Sail, Boat: Ship Of the Old School Poetry & Photo Prompt

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

ship-sail-boat-the-watery-part-of-the-world

In this week’s poetry prompt, we take a closer look at the intricacies of boats and ships. Are they monuments of history or do they seem a bit more human?

Filed Under: Blog, Boat Poems, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sail, Sea Poems, Ship, Ship-Sail-Boat, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Photo Play 2: Heroes and Villains

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

Parrot Heros and Villains

We’re dancing between light & shadow, heroes & villains. Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Come write a poem & share it with us.

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Photo Play 2: Golf & Greens

By Heather Eure 1 Comment

Dandelion Poetry Prompt

Green is a color of relaxation, renewal, and harmony. We can’t think of a better way to rejuvenate than with a little poetry and Photo Play 2.

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Photo Play: Golf & Greens

By Heather Eure 15 Comments

Golf and Greens Poetry Prompt

Golf & Greens Photo Play is an invitation to capture the picturesque landscape of rolling fairways, water features, and neatly manicured greens. Join us!

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Photo Play 2: Air, Breath, Wind

By Heather Eure 21 Comments

butterfly abstract

We invite you to explore the photographs shared by our community & write a poem inspired by what you see. Drift with the breeze & join us for Photo Play 2.

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Photo Play: Air, Breath, Wind

By Heather Eure 32 Comments

wind, air, breath

Everything needs a little room to breathe. Join us as we explore air, breath, wind. It’s time for Photo Play!

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Photo Play 2: Fairy Tale and Fantasy

By Heather Eure 20 Comments

Fairy Tale and Fantasy

Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Jump into our fairy tale storybook and share your poetry magic with us!

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Photo Play & Prompt: Fairy Tale and Fantasy

By Heather Eure 32 Comments

Fairy Tale & Fantasy Finland Forest

If we look closely, fairy tale images can be found all around us. So snap an enchanting photograph or write a poem & join us for a little Photo Play magic!

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Bread, Pastries, & Pies: Photo Play 2

By Heather Eure 36 Comments

Bread, Pastries, and Pies

Explore the Photo Play 2 contributions from our community. Share your made-from-scratch poem inspired by all the different Bread, Pastries, & Pies you see.

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Photo Play: Bread, Pastries, and Pies

By Heather Eure 50 Comments

Bread, Pastries, & Pies

Food photography can be poetry for the eyes, especially when its Bread, Pastries, & Pies. Join us as we pass around the baked goods. It’s Photo Play time!

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Make Me Laugh: Photo Play 2

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

Make Me Laugh

Join us for a few giggles and smiles while you explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Be inspired and share your poetry with us.

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Photo Play and Prompt: Make Me Laugh

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

Make Me Laugh

It’s not just the sound of a laugh that makes us giggle along, sometimes it’s also what we see. Join us! It’s time for a little Photo Play with laughter.

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Whittles and Wood Prompt: Photo Play 2

By Heather Eure 41 Comments

Whittles and Wood 2

Join us for a walk in the woods and a little leaf-peeping. Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community & share your poetry with us.

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Whittles and Wood: Photo Play and Prompt

By Heather Eure 37 Comments

whittles and wood

The grand flourish of Autumn trees signal the final act before winter’s arrival. Join us for Photo Play as we capture the dramatic stagecraft of nature.

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Photo Play 2: Trains and Tracks Prompt

By Heather Eure 10 Comments

Train Tracks Train Poems

Over here, there is no right or wrong side of the tracks. Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community & share your train-inspired poem with us.

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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!

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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

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