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Questions & Curiosity: Why This Aphorism?

By Sara Barkat 2 Comments

Sparrow in Bush

Take a saying that’s become cliché, and give it a new life when you question and then write a poem!

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Questions & Curiosity: Wonder Plant Prompt

By Sara Barkat 4 Comments

Dandelion in Seed

Join us this week to wonder about a common plant you may have passed by. Find your questions, then your answers, and then—your poem!

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Flying Machines Poetry Prompt: An Ode to SkyMall

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

flying machines poetry prompt

SkyMall enabled air travelers to leaf through the pages of a retail fantasy. From curious kitchen tools to ghastly lawn ornaments, it offered everything we could ever imagine or not need. Fly our friendly skies as we remember the legendary in-flight publication and write poetry.

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Defining the Horizon: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 30 Comments

horizon-poetry-prompt

Join us as we set our eyes on the horizon and draw meaning from what we see and experience while gazing where the sky and landscape meet. Take it all in and write some poetry with us.

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Thank You Notes: Potatoes, Parsnips, and Other Root Vegetables

By T.S. Poetry 26 Comments

golden-potatoes-poetry-prompt

Thank You Notes is a monthly prompt that focuses on expressing our thanks to a particular person, place, or thing. This month, we’re crafting thank-you’s to potatoes, parsnips, and other root vegetables.

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The Pirate’s Code Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

the pirate's code poetry prompt

Who knew that pirates had a set of rules while they were out pillaging and plundering? Join us and learn more about the pirate code of conduct and write your own pirate bylaws with poetry.

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Time Machine Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 27 Comments

time machine poetry prompt

This week, we invite you to jump in a time machine and go forward or backward to a period of time of your own choosing. Never mind the Butterfly Effect, just bring us back some of your poetry.

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Time Poetry Prompt: Poem to My 12-Year Old Self

By Heather Eure 17 Comments

time poetry prompt hourglass

What kind of poetic advice would you give your 12-year-old self? Join us as we consider what we might say to make our formative years a little easier to navigate.

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Poetry Prompt: Time Flies

By Heather Eure 44 Comments

time flies poetry prompt

This week, we’re examining the passage of time and how quickly it seems to fly. Put your watch to the side and join us as we write some timely poetry.

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City and Country Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 9 Comments

Austin City and Country Poetry Prompt

Is the hustle and bustle of city life for you, or do you prefer the quiet, laid-back lifestyle of the country? Join us as we glean from the perspective of the town mouse and the country mouse with poetry.

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Poetry Prompt: Wildest Dreams

By Heather Eure 28 Comments

wildest_dreams_girl_flying

Dust off your cape or your princess cone hat and come along on an adventure with us. We’re reclaiming our childhood imagination and writing poetry about our wildest dreams.

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Poetry Prompt: Dog Dreams

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

dog_dreams

Watching a sleeping dog running in place makes us wonder what they’re dreaming of. Come learn a little about dog dreams. Then, write some poetry about the slumbering mind of man’s best friend.

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Poetry Prompt: Daydreaming

By Heather Eure 35 Comments

Day Dreams Hot Air Balloons Photos

Take a break from the daily grind and drift off with us for a while. We’re daydreaming, writing poetry, and celebrating you, too, dreamer.

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Poetry Prompt: What Dreams May Come

By Heather Eure 18 Comments

dreams poetry cat sleeping

This month’s poetry prompt theme draws us into our subconscious mind, the place of dreams. Learn something about dream analysis and create a poem about a memorable dream you’ve had. Put on your jammies and join us!

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House & Home: Living Room Poems

By Heather Eure 21 Comments

living_room_poems

Come into our living room and relax. We’re brewing a pot of tea and writing poetry about the warm, familiar place where we can welcome friends and simply be ourselves.

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House & Home Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 15 Comments

house-and-home

Get cozy in your favorite chair and enjoy some new tunes and a brand-new theme. This week’s prompt is all about a place called home.

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Math, Science, Technology Prompt: My Devices

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

Girl Waiting for Train Tokyo Cell Phone

The connection we share with our electronic devices is a bond few can break. This week’s poetry prompt explores the love of technology.

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Math, Science, & Technology Poetry Prompt: Wider Than the Sky

By Heather Eure 13 Comments

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Will a computer ever surpass the capacity of the brain? This week’s poetry prompt invites you to consider the binary mind.

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Math, Science, & Technology Prompt: Physics Love Poem

By Heather Eure 11 Comments

math_science_&_technology

This week’s prompt dives into science and the poets who set in motion physics poetry (pun intended). Join us and create your own physics love poem.

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Math, Science, & Technology: Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 19 Comments

Math, Science, and Technology Poetry and Playlist

Check out our new playlist and prompt theme celebrating all things math, science, & technology. Come and see how numbers, physics, and poetry work together.

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