Maureen Thorson’s NaPoWriMo prompt: “write a poem in which the words or meaning of a familiar phrase get up-ended. For example, if you chose the phrase ‘A stitch in time saves nine,’ you might reverse that into something like: ‘a broken thread; I’m late, so many lost.’ Or ‘It’s raining cats and dogs’ might prompt the phrase ‘Snakes and lizards evaporate into the sky.’ Those are both rather haunting, strange images, and exploring them could provide you with an equally haunting, strange poem (or a funny one!)” Robert Lee Brewer’s Poem-a-Day prompt: “pick an insect (any insect), make it the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible titles include: ‘Praying Mantis,’ ‘Ants,’ and ‘Grasshoppers.’ I’ll even except other creepy crawlies, like spiders, slugs, and leeches (shiver). Sorry in advance if this prompt gives you the heebie-jeebies; feel free to use insect repellent in your verse.” Bumblebee Swarm Friends, won’t you comment, please? Love to know what you’re thinking. To comment, look for a red line below that starts Posted by, then click once on the word comments in that line. If you don’t find the word “comments” in that line, then look for a blue link below that says Post a comment and click it once. Thanks! Ingat, everyone. ヅ |
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This poem evokes a good case of the heebie-jeebies. My skin is still crawling. *scream*
Haha - good one. I love the accompanying photo too.
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