This prompt is inspired by “I Dare You” by Dorianne Laux, which can be found here:

https://poets.org/poem/i-dare-you?mc_cid=cae57ec1d3&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3

The prompt is as follows:

Recall an object (or several objects) you once held a strong attachment to, but have since released (or are preparing to release).

Begin your poem with the phrase: “Knowing what we leave behind … ” and describe the story of the object(s) and/or their significance/insignificance.