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Shakespeare and Company: Playing the Fool Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 28 Comments

Shakespeare_and_Company_Playing_the_Fool

This week’s poetry prompt is for Fools. Put on your Jester hat and join us for some poetic and witty commentary in the style of the Shakespearean Fool.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Shakespeare & Company: Write Me a Melody Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 22 Comments

Shakespeare Poetry Prompt Purple Flowers in a Forest

Come write with us for a ballad poetry prompt or a sonnet poetry prompt, with Shakespeare as our guide.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Surreal Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Shakespeare & Company: This One Doesn’t Belong Photo & Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 31 Comments

This One Doesn't Belong Photo Prompt Bus in Field

Strangeness arrests. It can cause inquiry, new vision, fear, a will to act (or not act). Let’s harness the power of strangeness in this week’s prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, Photo Play, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Shakespeare-Themed Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Heroes and Villains Poetry Prompt: Lord of the Flies

By L.L. Barkat 23 Comments

Foggy Rocks Heroes and Villains Poems

The Lord of the Flies has strong villains and heroes, including the landscape itself. Use it as a source for your next poem?

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Photo Play and Poetry Prompt: Heroes and Villains

By Heather Eure 38 Comments

heroes and villains

Sometimes we want to be the hero and other times, the villain. It’s good to have choices. Join us for Photo Play and pick your side.

Filed Under: Blog, Heroes and Villains, Humorous Poems, Photo Play, Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Dewsweepers

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

Dewsweepers

This week’s poetry prompt takes you on an early morning stroll on a golf course. Come write a poem with us, Dewsweeper.

Filed Under: Blog, Golf & Greens, Golf Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Golf & Greens: Playlist and Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 25 Comments

Golf and Greens Playlist and Poetry Prompt

Once you catch the scent of chlorophyll on the breeze, warmer days aren’t far behind. It’s time to celebrate with an all-new playlist & poetry prompt!

Filed Under: Blog, Golf & Greens, Golf Poems, Playlist, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Native Air

By Heather Eure 11 Comments

Poetry Prompt Native Air

Explore a bit more closely, the atmosphere you call home. Join our community for this week’s poetry prompt. Share, read, and be inspired.

Filed Under: Air and Wind, Blog, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Weather Poems, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Wind, What’s Your Name?

By Heather Eure 33 Comments

Wind, What's Your Name?

There are names for each bluster, gust, & breeze that blows through nearly every corner of the world. Capture the wind, name it, & write a poem. Join us!

Filed Under: Air and Wind, Blog, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Imaginary & Fantastical Creatures

By Heather Eure 15 Comments

Imaginary & Fantastical Creatures

Our poetry prompt invites you to design an extraordinary beast of your own imagination. “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” Explore nonsense poetry with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Fairy Tale Poems, Fairytales, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Cookie of Good Fortune

By Heather Eure 51 Comments

Cookie of Good Fortune

We think every cookie is full of good luck. Especially when they’re chocolate chip! Join our poetry prompt & bake up your own cookie of good fortune.

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

Make Me Laugh Poetry Prompt: Funny Haiku

By Heather Eure 56 Comments

funny plaque-in 1832 on this spot nothing happened-haiku funny prompt

The simple structure of haiku lends itself to a lot of witty potential. Join us for our Hilarious Haiku poetry prompt, write a funny haiku and share it!

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Winter’s Stars: Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 28 Comments

Snowflake Magnifed Winter Poetry

The seasons, if you live in a region where they really assert themselves, each give us a different experience of the world. Share your favorite Winter poem in the comment box.

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The Gift of a Day: Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

Red Christmas Gift with Star and Ribbon Poetry Prompt

On a day like Christmas, gifts are the center, and ultimately can act as symbols of the deeper gift of sacred space and sharing.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, writing prompts

The Night Before Christmas: A Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 12 Comments

Gingerbread House Prompt

The images of Christmas: Snow, gingerbread, candy canes, ribbons, evergreens, cranberries, candles. Join us for a “Night Before Christmas” poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, Poems, poetry prompt, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Funniest Family Gatherings

By Heather Eure 4 Comments

Funniest Family Gatherings

Celebrate those unforgettable occasions with all the characters that make up a family. Join us for Funniest Family Gatherings. Share a poem & a few laughs.

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

Whittles and Wood Poetry Prompt: Growth Rings

By Heather Eure 28 Comments

Growth Rings

Growth rings are the well-kept journal in the life of a tree. Join us for our Whittles and Wood poetry prompt and write a poem — the glimpse of a year.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Whittles & Wood Poems, writing prompts

Whittles & Wood: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 34 Comments

Wood and Whittles

We’ve searched far & wide to find just the right songs for you in our latest poetry prompt & playlist. Listen along & sharpen your poetic carving skills.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Whittles & Wood Poems, writing prompts

Trains and Tracks Poetry Prompt: A Ticket to Anywhere

By Heather Eure 5 Comments

A Ticket to Anywhere

See the world through the window of a train. Don’t forget to bring your notebook, there’s poetry waiting to be found along the rails in this week’s poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Train poems, Trains and Tracks, Travel Poems, writing prompts

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

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