Honeys, this year has already been off to a magical start, and we are just getting started! So far, I’ve read some beautiful books, danced in the… Read more “Spring is Sprung”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “[The ringed moon sits eerily] by William Faulkner https://poets.org/poem/ringed-moon-sits-eerily?mc_cid=296de16e00&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 Write a poem in the voice of a celestial body/being, beginning with the… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 30”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Playing with Bees” by RK Fauth https://poets.org/poem/playing-bees?mc_cid=88cebd421e&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 Consider a living being that at risk of extinction. Write them an ode from the… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 29”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Ledge” by Kevin Young https://poets.org/poem/ledge?mc_cid=168771921b&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 The prompt: Write a list of twelve words you enjoy the sound of. Write an additional list… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 28”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “The Splendid Body” by Rebecca Lindenberg https://poets.org/poem/splendid-body?mc_cid=21c40f16f5&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 The prompt: Write a poem about a time your body did something that felt splendid,… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 27”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Throwing Children” by Ross Gay https://poets.org/poem/throwing-children?mc_cid=42c0ae6b37&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 Write a poem about a joyful memory, describing the memory using only one or two senses… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 26”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Someone Forgot to Whisper Your Death to the Bees” by Ansel Elkins https://poets.org/poem/someone-forgot-whisper-your-death-bees?mc_cid=f2d56e0e04&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 Write a poem about a familial or cultural tradition… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 25”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Alchemy Horse” by Natalie Diaz https://poets.org/poem/alchemy-horse?mc_cid=caac44b8db&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 Write a poem that travels through time. Use the page as a canvas to create a… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 24”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Gift” by Hilda Conkling https://poets.org/poem/gift-6?mc_cid=4cbb5e9a7b&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 The prompt: Write a poem that employs synesthesia, an author’s blending of human senses to describe an object,… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 23”

Today’s prompt is inspired by “Lullaby” by John James https://poets.org/poem/lullaby-3?mc_cid=8a6cc2e524&mc_eid=f9ff4f27c3 Write a poem about realizing that something is missing as the sun comes up. Include the phrase… Read more “National Poetry Month – Day 22”