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
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.
Poetry Prompt: Time Flies
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.
Celebrity Poetry Prompt: Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball is considered one of the greats. Join us as we learn more about this legendary comedian and explore our favorite “I Love Lucy” moments with poetry.
City and Country: Bright Lights Poetry Prompt
In this week’s poetry prompt, we explore the bright lights of the city at night. Join us as we survey the illuminated skyline with poetry.
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.
Poetry Prompt: Dream Vacation
Pack your bags. We’re whisking you away on a dream getaway, if only in our imaginations. Write a poem about the luxurious destination you’ve dreamed of visiting. We already feel relaxed. Join us!
Poetry Prompt: Wildest Dreams
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.
Poetry Prompt: 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.
Poetry Prompt: Daydreaming
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.
Poetry Prompt: What Dreams May Come
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!
House & Home Poetry Prompt: The Kitchen
Come in to our kitchen and let us pour you a cup of coffee while we discuss the heart of the home and create poetry. Join us!
Math, Science, & Technology Poetry Prompt: Wider Than the Sky
Will a computer ever surpass the capacity of the brain? This week’s poetry prompt invites you to consider the binary mind.
Poetry Prompt: Playground Games
Put away the books and come learn poetry on the playground. Pick your favorite game and join us!
Games Poetry Prompt: Sports
Celebrate athleticism and sports the way Pindar did. This week we stretch our muscles and write poetry about our favorite sport. It’s time to play!
Poetry Prompt: Word Games
This week’s prompt invites you to play word games. Join us as we learn how games can improve and grow our poetry.
Games: Playlist and Poetry Prompt
This month’s playlist and poetry prompt is all fun and games. Listen along, dust off your favorite board game, and join us!
The Literary Epic: Poetry Prompt
Come along on an exploration of the literary epic and find out why Virgil made us readers. Remember to pack your prompt-writing pencil!
Circus & Carnival Poetry Prompt: Deep Fried and On a Stick
This week’s Circus & Carnival poetry prompt celebrates a guilty pleasure: Carnival food. Where else can you write a poem about corn dogs?
Ship, Sail, Boat: The Age of Sea Shanties Poetry Prompt
Step back to the age of sailing & learn about the folk style of sea shanties. Join us & write one of your own. Here’s an opportunity to complain about work!