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#12002:	June 07, 2023	by fyn
Weekend Observations A long, hot weekend at Art in the Park Do you ever just sit and people-watch?

#11991:	May 31, 2023	by Dawn Embers
Poety Topics: What to Write About Sometimes it is good to have a theme or prompt to give a sense of direction when writing poetry. Do you prefer to be given a theme, topic or specific form when trying to write a poem?

#11985:	May 24, 2023	by Jayne
The Digital Quill: Technology & Poetry Discussing the Role of Technology for the Contemporary Poet 📱💻 vs. 📚✍️! Do you embrace or rebel against the digital era in your poetic journey? Why?

#11973:	May 17, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Howard Nemerov The life and poetry of Howard Nemerov n/a

#11959:	May 10, 2023	by fyn
Vulnerability You need to open yourself Have you written a poem that tore you open, but then you felt better afterward?

#11935:	May 03, 2023	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
The Power of Poetry A look at poetry from across the globe! Do you have a favorite form of poetry to read or write?

#11924:	April 26, 2023	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
Ah, Poetry! Let's celebrate every day, not just in April! What is your favorite poem?

#11920:	April 19, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Lewis Carroll The life and poetry of Lewis Carroll. n/a

#11910:	April 12, 2023	by fyn
Write it Out! Sometimes you need to write your way out of whatever is on your mind! Ever use pent-up emotions to let a poem explode out of you?

#11869:	March 22, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Amy Levy The life and poetry of Amy Levy. n/a

#11863:	March 15, 2023	by fyn
Talking Story The Hawaiian Way Remember any stories your elders used to tell that were really lessons framed in story?

#11842:	March 08, 2023	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
Poetry is Not that Scary! Have you been hesitant to try your hand at writing poetry? Maybe these easy steps can help! How do motivate yourself to try something new?

#11839:	March 01, 2023	by Writing.Com Support
Verses of the Soul In this issue, we will explore the topic of writing poetry that speaks to the soul. What inspires you to write poetry, and how do you tap into the depths of your soul to create powerful verses?

#11827:	February 22, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Edwin Arlington Robinson n/a

#11815:	February 15, 2023	by fyn
Poet-tree Ideas branch, and themes take root. Ever written a poem that was meant to go one place and ended up entirely different?

#11803:	February 08, 2023	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Valentine’s Poetry with a Twist Let's talk about some ideas on how you can shake up your Valentine’s day poetry. Name one way you can change the POV of a Valentine's Day poem to give it a twist.

#11791:	February 01, 2023	by Jeff
Form Over Function When the form is the point. What are some of your favorite poetic forms?

#11781:	January 25, 2023	by Stormy Lady
Spike Milligan The life and poetry of Spike Milligan n/a

#11764:	January 18, 2023	by fyn
Which Words? Layering and Nuances What is something specific you've carried with you that you learned in a writing class?

#11749:	January 11, 2023	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Writing Resolutions into Goals Done Turn poetry writing resolutions into accomplishable goals by being SMART (with goal setting) and using a SWOT analysis Name 1 new writing goal you've set for yourself this year.

#11728:	January 04, 2023	by eyestar~*
Happy New Year Enjoy a few old New Year's Poems! Do you have a favorite motivational poet or poem?

#11730:	December 28, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Donald Justice The life and poetry of Donald Justice n/a

#11716:	December 21, 2022	by fyn
A Different Sort of Gift From me to you What's the best gift you've ever received ... and why?

#11705:	December 14, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Connectedness in Poetry As we move into the holiday season I, like many others, have this desire for connectedness. Name 1 way you can show connectedness in your poetry.

#11685:	November 30, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Edward Lear The life and poetry of Edward Lear. n/a

#11673:	November 23, 2022	by fyn
Appreciation Not faling into taking stuff for granted What do you appreciate ... and why?

#11661:	November 16, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
A Poetry Wave What if we can spread positivity instead of negativity? What's one positive thought or thing you can do to spread positivity today?

#11648:	November 09, 2022	by eyestar~*
Read Poetry to Kids! Observations on how poetry can help with language and reading... Do you have a favorite nursery rhyme?

#11644:	November 02, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Conrad Aiken The life and poetry of Conrad Aiken. n/a

#11635:	October 26, 2022	by fyn
Who Are You? Instead of a moment, write the epic! Have you written an 'all' of you poem? Try it!

#11615:	October 19, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Writing Ethics We use ethics in all parts of our lives. Sometimes it’s about morals and values and other times it's about the law Name two ways you use ethics in your writing.

#11597:	October 12, 2022	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
Poetry Can Help! Writing poetry is not just for poets! In what ways has writing poetry helped you as a writer overall?

#11592:	October 05, 2022	by Stormy Lady
William Allingham The life and poetry of William Allingham. n/a

#11578:	September 28, 2022	by fyn
To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme Which side are you on in the great divide? What kind of poetry is your favorite to write ... or read?

#11565:	September 21, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry and… Math? Believe it or not, math is found in each day of our lives: business, art, nature, cooking, and more. What's your favorite representation of math in nature?

#11554:	September 14, 2022	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
From the Heart Expressing our thoughts through verse Do you find writing poetry a therapeutic way to express your feelings?

#11545:	September 07, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Jean Toomer The life and poetry of Jean Toomer. n/a

#11540:	August 31, 2022	by fyn
Just a Suggestion Reviews - Both Sides of the Lens How do you react to a review you don't agree with?

#11523:	August 24, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
I Wanna See You be Brave with Poetry How can you be brave today? How can you take a risk? Are you a risk taker?

#11509:	August 17, 2022	by eyestar~*
Jack Kerouac's Haiku ... a brief look at American Haiku of Jack Kerouac Care to comment with your own Haiku?

#11501:	August 10, 2022	by Stormy Lady
A. R. Ammons The life and poetry of A.R. Ammons n/a

#11491:	August 03, 2022	by fyn
Observations ... during a three-day event celebrating cancer survivors, encouraging those fighting the good fight, and honoring the lost. Are you an ACTIVE or a PASSIVE observer?

#11474:	July 27, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Beat the Heat with Beat Poetry Okay, so beat poetry won’t help you cool off (unless you add popsicles), but it’s a bunch of wonderful reads. List three things you are passionate about.

#11457:	July 13, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Walter de la Mare The life and poetry of Walter de la Mare n/a

#11441:	July 06, 2022	by fyn
Why Be a Poet? Lots of types of writing - but why poetry? Why might you choose to write a Poem over an article, short story, or novel-- or vice versa?

#11431:	June 29, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
It's a Heat Wave of Poetry Instead of eating spicy foods to beat the heat, let’s write some love poetry and see if that works, too. Name your favorite way to beat the heat.

#11412:	June 15, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Wilfred Owen The life and poetry of Wilfred Owen n/a

#11400:	June 08, 2022	by fyn
Observations during Art in the Park 2 days, 200 sq ft booth, 300+ booths, 50,000 people... How many inane questions do you answer every day?

#11386:	June 01, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Memorial Poetry and Poetry Forms A challenge and poetry forms that honor others. If you've written a poem to honor someone, what was the reason you did? If you've not, what might be a reason you would?

#11368:	May 18, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Edgar Lee Masters n/a

#11354:	May 11, 2022	by fyn
There's a Poem In There Random things sparking a poem Example - piano keys/house key/note key/answer

#11338:	May 04, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
May Flowers – Poetry About Growth Now that we’ve written about the rain (sad) let’s move into what the rain helps with: Growth. Name one important way you've grown as a writer and the most important thing you did to help with that growth.

#11328:	April 27, 2022	by eyestar~*
Down A Poetical Memory Lane For National Poetry Month, I remembered.... What was your first experience with poetry?

#11321:	April 20, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Jane Kenyon The life and poetry of Jane Kenyon. n/a

#11311:	April 13, 2022	by fyn
Sharing Your Story Story-telling poetry Have a 'story' about you to consider writing as a poem?

#11286:	April 06, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
April Showers – Sad Poetry With the sunshine in our lives, there must also be rain. When it rains, poets will very often write sad poetry. How many poems have you written that stemmed from a sad time in your life?

#11283:	March 30, 2022	by eyestar~*
Place inspires Poetry! Poetry that features Nova Scotia as "place" in poetry! How does "place" inspire your poetry?

#11275:	March 23, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Edith Wharton The life and poetry of Edith Wharton n/a

#11268:	March 16, 2022	by fyn
Spark Your Creative Flame Suggestions and ideas Do you have a 'go-to' theme when writing poetry? Or do you just wing it?

#11225:	March 02, 2022	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
Narrative Poetry The art of poetic story-telling. What defines a narrative poem?

#11232:	February 23, 2022	by Stormy Lady
Gwendolyn Brooks The life and poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks n/a

#11220:	February 16, 2022	by fyn
Take A Trek Outside Your Comfort Zone Try a new type of poetry where the end rhymes are not of your choosing! What's the oddest poetic form you've tried? A BOUTS-RIMÉ is mine!

#11201:	February 09, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Another Take on Love Poetry For better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health. What do you tend to write about when it comes to love?

#11190:	February 02, 2022	by eyestar~*
Let's Tanka This newsletter includes a brief look at Japanese Tanka and Tanka poets. Have you read any Japanese Tanka?

#11174:	January 19, 2022	by fyn
Real and True Writing from the heart Emotional poetry - yea or nay?

#11166:	January 12, 2022	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
New Year, New Goals – Poetry Edition Self reflection is a good thing, and this includes your goals—in this case, your poetry writing goals. Name one writing goal you have for tomorrow, one for next week and one for the year.

#11150:	January 05, 2022	by eyestar~*
Can Your Haiku Focus and Pivot? More Haiku techniques: Narrow Focus and using a Pivot What is your favourite Haiku or haiku writer?

#11147:	December 29, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Mary Elizabeth Coleridge The life and poetry of Mary Elizabeth Coleridge n/a

#11135:	December 22, 2021	by fyn
The Gift of You The best gift of all What's the best non-physical gift you've ever received or given?

#11116:	December 15, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Sing, Sing a Song Poetry Ah, Christmas carols. I can't imagine decorating the Christmas tree without those songs playing in the background... Would medieval minstrels competing look more like a poetry SLAM or Battle of the Bands? Which do you think and why?

#11109:	December 08, 2021	by eyestar~*
Celebrating Centaurs Favorite Centaur poems n/a

#11098:	December 01, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Louisa May Alcott The life and poetry of Louisa May Alcott n/a

#11088:	November 24, 2021	by fyn
.Thanks Giving It is really about being THANKFUL What are YOU thankful for?

#11076:	November 17, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Holiday Emotions into Poetry The holidays bring out emotions. Some good, warm and snugly, others are rugged, rough and rocky. Name 2 emotions that dominated your last holiday get together and what brought those emotions out?

#11065:	November 10, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Dream Poetry Poetry based on the subconscious revealed in dreams Have you ever written a poem influenced by your dreams?

#11055:	November 03, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Weldon Kees The life and poetry of Weldon Kees n/a

#11051:	October 27, 2021	by fyn
In the Midst of the Forgotten Sometimes a poem came bring back the ost What have you forgotten that you long to remember

#11032:	October 20, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
October Holiday Challenge in Poetry Form Did you know there are almost 200 different October holidays and observances? Share 2 October holidays or observances that you connect with.

#11007:	October 13, 2021	by Lilli ☕️ 🧿
Creepy Poems for October Here are a couple of creepy poems just in time for October fun! Think back on your experiences with Halloween as a kid. Can you write a nostalgic poem about it?

#11010:	October 06, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Sir Henry Newbolt The life and poetry of Sir Henry Newbolt n/a

#11003:	September 29, 2021	by fyn
It's All About Connections! Fresh word combinations! What word combinations have sparked a poem in you?

#10985:	September 22, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry and Mental Health Illness & loss—there's been lots in the past couple of years. It takes a toll on mental health. How can poetry help? Name two ways you use poetry to help your mental health.

#10977:	September 15, 2021	by Warped Sanity
The English Sapphic The English Sapphic poetry form Have you ever attempted an English Sapphic poem? Not sure what it is? Then, take a peek at this newsletter to learn how.

#10965:	September 01, 2021	by fyn
Using What YOU Know Sharing the wealth Have you mentored a WDC-er?

#10940:	August 25, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Take Life & Link It Let life inspire you then find a way to link it to create added depth to your piece. Name 3 things that happened to you today (minor/major--it doesn't matter). Use one to complete the newsletter challenge.

#10934:	August 18, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Pushing Boundaries of Mass Thought Pushing boundaries in verse When writing poetry do you curve to your perceived sensitivities of your audience or do you go all in with raw honesty?

#10924:	August 11, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Stevie Smith The life and poetry of Stevie Smith n/a

#10912:	August 04, 2021	by fyn
Stresssssssssssed Poetry Sometimes, you just need to write it out of your system! Anything stressing you out at the moment?

#10895:	July 28, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Summertime Poetry Oh my is it hot out there, so find a cool spot and create some summertime poetry. How would you describe your summer heat in three words?

#10886:	July 21, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Writing a Conceit Poem A conceit poem is an extended metaphor, sometimes consisting of the entire poem. Have you ever written a conceit poem?

#10877:	July 14, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Sidney Lanier The life and poetry of Sidney Lanier Do you write patriotic poetry? Do you have a favorite poet that does? If so which poet and poem?

#10860:	July 07, 2021	by fyn
Both Sides of the Lense Seeing where you are as both a local and a stranger How do others see where you live versus how you see it. What about when you are away?

#10854:	June 30, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Crash, Ooooh, Boom, Ahhhh Soon we in America will be celebrating our Independence. Today I'll share a poetry form that reminds me of this day. What is your one favorite part of your Independence holiday celebration that you can't do without on that day?

#10842:	June 23, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Forced Rhyme Forced rhyme in poetry Have you ever been told by reviewers your rhyme seems forced?

#10821:	June 16, 2021	by Stormy Lady
A. E. Housman The life and poetry of A. E. Housman What is your favorite patriotic poem?

#10810:	June 09, 2021	by fyn
Poetry Waves When the tide is high Do you tend to write waves of poetry or...

#10798:	June 02, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Not All Those Who Wander - Travel Poetry Talking about travel poetry and sharing a couple of forms to play with when you create some. If money were no object, where would you like to take a vacation?

#10784:	May 26, 2021	by Dawn Embers
Poetic Therapy A look at the use of poetry to work through emotions or other struggles. Have you used poetry as a form of therapy?

#10779:	May 19, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Dorothea MacKellar The life and poetry of Dorothea MacKellar n/a

#10763:	May 12, 2021	by fyn
Look Small; Look Deep Observations on a multitude of levels Have you ever taken a walk along a familiar route just to see what you've never seen before? Try it!

#10746:	May 05, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Inside Out, Oh You Rhyme Me Inside Out, Oh You Rhyme Me—Internal Rhyme Time Give one fun example of internal rhyme in a sentence or couplet.

#10735:	April 28, 2021	by Warped Sanity
Expanding Perceptions Through Verse Poetry is a glimpse at into the poets mind, expanding our own perceptions through the heart of another. What poetry have you read that has opened your eyes to other perceptions on life or experiences?

#10728:	April 21, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Randall Jarrell The life and poetry of Randall Jarrell n/a

#10717:	April 14, 2021	by fyn
Some Random Thoughts About NAPOWRIMO National Poetry Writing Month! - Just in case you don't know what that means! Can you write a poem a day for 30 days? (Or even write 30 poems within the remaining time frame?

#10698:	April 07, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
April Shower Your Poetry Garden April showers bring May poetry gardens? Well, something like that. What's your favorite way to practice poetry?

#10672:	March 31, 2021	by Andy~hating university
NaPoWriMo 2021 starts tomorrow As poets get themselves ready, let's have a look at how NaPo works Will you be writing with us poets this NaPoWriMo?

#10686:	March 24, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Anne Sexton The life and poetry of Anne Sexton Who is your favorite female poet and why?

#10671:	March 17, 2021	by fyn
Be a Shamrock in Someone's Day! Mentoring - helps both of you! Has someone along the way bolstered you as a writer?

#10653:	March 10, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetically Explore Ancestral Culture Exploring Your Ancestral Culture Through Poetry Name 3 cultures from your family tree that you'd like to explore through poetry.

#10641:	March 03, 2021	by eyestar~*
Guess who? a little menagerie of poets! n/a

#10633:	February 24, 2021	by Stormy Lady
Robert Francis The life and poetry of Robert Francis n/a

#10617:	February 17, 2021	by fyn
Little Pearl Buttons When the hint of a poem starts circling in your brain... Ever had a poetic thought earworm until you write the poem in self-defense?

#10605:	February 10, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Duality of Love Love is rarely this singular emotion. You'll often find it entwined with one or more other emotions. Besides sorrow and anger, what other emotion holds hands with love?

#10594:	February 03, 2021	by eyestar~*
Boonstra Brain Function Form A poetry form Have you ever tried to create your own poem form?

#10584:	January 27, 2021	by Stormy Lady
William Henry Davies The life and poetry of William Henry Davies n/a

#10574:	January 20, 2021	by fyn
Bottom side up-Inside out-Upside down? Where the few words that inspired you should hit the poem. Which works for you?

#10559:	January 13, 2021	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
New Year, New Thoughts, New Poetry Happy new year! And what a year it's been! What will inspire your next few poems of the new year?

#10544:	January 06, 2021	by eyestar~*
The Curtal Sonnet a sonnet style by Gerard Manley Hopkins Do you have a favorite sonnet?

#10541:	December 30, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Constantine P. Cavafy The life and poetry of Constantine P. Cavafy n/a

#10531:	December 23, 2020	by fyn
Triumph is Simply UMPH! Added to TRY! You must CHOOSE how you approach anything in life - A socially distanced holiday is no exception. What will you do to make this season memorable?

#10513:	December 16, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Root Canals, Mental Meltdowns & Cheese A poetry challenge of the odd kind. What's the weirdest topic for a poem you've either ever read or written.

#10494:	December 09, 2020	by Emily
Nature Poetry: Inspiration is Out There Nature is ripe with sources of inspiration for your next poem. Get out there and find it! Where do you find inspiration for your poetry?

#10500:	December 02, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Langston Hughes The life and poetry of Langston Hughes. n/a

#10488:	November 25, 2020	by fyn
Grateful Poetry Poetry is a great way to express appreciation! Always seemed odd to me that the word grateful is NOT spelled greatful!

#10475:	November 18, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
November Poetry Fun Take up a November challenge! Poem-A-Day or NaPoWriMo and why?

#10462:	November 11, 2020	by eyestar~*
War Poems A brief look at poetry in WW 1. Do you have a favourite war poet or poem?

#10451:	November 04, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Bertolt Brecht The life and poetry of Bertolt Brecht Is there a poet that has written a political poem that you enjoyed?

#10439:	October 28, 2020	by fyn
Travel Back in Time Seeking inspiration in the past... Ever created or written about an item that belonged to one of your ancestors?

#10426:	October 21, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Scare With Me Some Poetry Take up a poetry challenge with a spooky twist. Identify two things that make a poem spooky to you.

#10417:	October 14, 2020	by eyestar~*
Blake in a Grain of Sand A little peek at William Blake, the tyger and the Lamb! Do yo have a favourite William Blake poem? Do you follow a muse?

#10401:	October 07, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Oscar Wilde The life and poetry of Oscar Wilde Do you have a favorite cafe or bookstore that you go to to listen to poets read their poetry? Have you read yours?

#10395:	September 30, 2020	by fyn
A Scattering of Random Ideas A scattering of applicable thoughts on poetry writing Do you ever think underneath your poetry?

#10376:	September 23, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Pleased to Write a Pleiades How to write a Pleiades poetry form. What's your favorite Greek myth?

#10365:	September 16, 2020	by eyestar~*
Poet Laureates Who is a Poet Laureate? n/a

#10359:	September 09, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Elinor Wylie The life and poetry of Elinor Wylie n/a

#10350:	September 02, 2020	by fyn
Where Does the Poem Live? Mind? Heart? Memory? Tomorrow? Where do your poems live?

#10336:	August 26, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
What to Do With a Quadrilew What to Do With a Quadrilew - How to create the quadrilew form. What is your favorite poetry form that utilizes repetition?

#10324:	August 19, 2020	by eyestar~*
Renku Poetry A brief look at the Japanese form of Renku n/a

#10318:	August 12, 2020	by Stormy Lady
John Betjeman The life and poetry of John Betjeman n/a

#10307:	August 05, 2020	by fyn
Write in Blood; Words Drip Down the Page Sometimes you need to tear your heart out to make a point. Have you ever held your heart in your hand, inking your pen with the heart-blood you've bled?

#10298:	July 29, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry By Numbers 2.0 - Part Five Poetry By Numbers 2.0 - Part Five: 11’s, and 12’s and Up! How many lines was the longest poem you've written to date?

#10279:	July 22, 2020	by ~Minja~
Button Poetry A short insight into performance poetry. When was the last time you performed autopsy of your memories and what is the one thing that you found?

#10277:	July 15, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Ingeborg Bachmann The life and poetry of Ingeborg Bachmann Does listening to music help you write poetry?

#10263:	July 08, 2020	by fyn
When Your Muse Takes the Reins When your writing doesn't go where you thought it would. Ever started a poem only to have your muse take it where you never thought it would go?

#10246:	July 01, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry By Numbers 2.0 – Part 4 Poetry By Numbers 2.0 – Part 4: 9’s, and 10’s Do you prefer shorter poetry forms or longer ones? Why?

#10239:	June 24, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Which comes first? The making of a poem. Do the words imagined, known or designed drive the form of your poem or does the form incite the words?

#10230:	June 17, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Amy Clampitt The life and poetry of Amy Clampitt What is your favorite holiday to write poetry about?

#10221:	June 10, 2020	by fyn
When the Doors to the Zoo were Opened - 1st 'semi-opened' weekend in Michigan after three months of being caged. Ever wondered how the human race managed to flourish at all?

#10204:	June 03, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Pandemic Poetry - Part 2: The Share Pandemic Poetry - Part 2: The Share. A pandemic waits for no one, It just kinda takes over. Now it's time to share! What's been your favorite way to pass the time while you were in (or are in, for those still in) quarantine?

#10196:	May 27, 2020	by eyestar~*
Poetry of the Sci-Fi kind! Travel way out there with poetic science fiction. Do you normally read sci-fi poetry... and if not, would you try some?

#10188:	May 20, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Theodore Roethke The life and poetry of Theodore Roethke What is the one subject that you use in the majority of your poems?

#10172:	May 13, 2020	by fyn
Metaphorically Speaking (err) Writing Tangles up your metaphors and similies! What's your favorite metaphor or simile you've written?

#10156:	May 06, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Pandemic Poetry Poetry By Numbers series is put on hold for Pandemic Poetry! Because pandemics wait for no one-It just kinda takes over. What's one positive thing you've experienced during the pandemic?

#10143:	April 29, 2020	by eyestar~*
George Swede Haiku! a peek at a passionate modern Canadian Haiku writer Do you have a favourite haiku or haiku resource?

#10137:	April 22, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Robert Seymour Bridges The life and poetry of Robert Seymour Bridges How does writing about current events help you deal with whats going on? Do you have a favorite historical event poem?

#10127:	April 15, 2020	by fyn
Moan/groan/whimper - complaining poems Save a life - write some poetry! Ever written to release excess energy?

#10107:	April 08, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry By Numbers - Part Three: 7s & 8s Poetry By the Numbers 2.0 - Part Three: 7s and 8s Do you prefer counting syllables or counting out metrical feet?

#10097:	April 01, 2020	by eyestar~*
It's Poetry Month! Be inspired and write a poem daily! Are you participating and sharing your flair in NaPoWriMo?

#10090:	March 25, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Edgar Albert Guest The life and poetry of Edgar Albert Guest How do you overcome writer's block?

#10080:	March 18, 2020	by fyn
Poetry is not quarantined! Sticking close to home equals more time to write! Everyone has a homebound story - what's yours?

#10063:	March 11, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry By Numbers Part Two: 5’s & 6's Poetry By Numbers - 2.0 Part Two: 5’s, and 6’s What are other poetry 5's and 6's that you can think of?

#10050:	March 04, 2020	by Warped Sanity
Freedom Within Form Many modern forms allow freedom, while still setting restrictions. One such form is the bop. Have you ever heard of the bop form? If so, have you attempted the form.

#10045:	February 26, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Oliver Wendell Holmes The life and poetry of Oliver Wendell Holmes To rhyme or not to rhyme? What is your preference when writing poetry?

#10032:	February 19, 2020	by fyn
Land of Poetry Anywhere can be...for me, currently, drawing on inspiration from Maui. Ever take time on vacation to simply write?

#10016:	February 12, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Poetry By Numbers 2.0 Poetry By Numbers 2.0 - Part One: 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s Do you generally prefer couplets, tercets or quatrains?

#10000:	February 05, 2020	by eyestar~*
Jack Prelutsky The first US children's Poet Laureate! What treasures do you keep in your writing spot to inspire you or keep you comfy?

#9994:	January 29, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Mark van Doren The life and poetry of Mark van Doren Our winter has been cold and I'm looking forward to spring. What is your favorite spring poem?

#9981:	January 22, 2020	by fyn
Odd Connections The pairing of perhaps oddball words to create visuals Has a poem ever struck you mid-conversation?

#9962:	January 15, 2020	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
20/20 Poetry Vision I can see clearly now... So what's your vision for your poetry in the upcoming year? Upcoming decade?

#9950:	January 08, 2020	by Kate - Writing & Reading
Dare to Say I Write Poems The art of crafting a poem that you want to read aloud Do you write a poem for yourself or for others? Tell why you are nervous about telling others you write poetry?

#9939:	January 01, 2020	by Stormy Lady
Louise Bogan The life and poetry of Louise Bogan What writing New Year's resolution have you made?

#9935:	December 25, 2019	by fyn
Christmas Magic A Story, A Memory but so MUCH MORE! Best Holiday memory ever?

#9921:	December 18, 2019	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Wrapping Up Those Poetry Gifts with... Wrapping Up Those Poetry Gifts with the Wrapped Refrain 1) Gift boxes, gift bags or wrapping paper? 2) Rhyme or no rhyme?

#9906:	December 11, 2019	by eyestar~*
Relax with a bit of Christmas poetry! A few of my favourite poems for the season! Do you have a favourite seasonal or Christmas poem or song?

#9899:	December 04, 2019	by Stormy Lady
William Carlos Williams The life and poetry of William Carlos Williams Who is your favorite poet to read and why?

#9890:	November 27, 2019	by fyn
GivingThanks Poetry - Theirs and Yours! The famous and 'not so' - Let them inspire you to write your own great grateful poetry. A though or three - what are you most grateful for?

#9875:	November 20, 2019	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Memorialize your Memories in Poetry Memorialize your Special Memories in Poetry What is a special memory you can memorialize in poetry?

#9863:	November 13, 2019	by eyestar~*
Haiku Master Jane Reichhold A little view of an influential haiku poet and teacher, Jane Reichhold n/a

#9850:	November 06, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Christina Rossetti The life and poetry of Christina Rossetti n/a

#9841:	October 30, 2019	by fyn
Creepy Poetry Try something new... Try picking a 'creepy-crawly and write a poem about why it is creepy or scary, or write one that makes it seem nice!

#9823:	October 23, 2019	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
Challenge Yourself Part 2 Adding to a newsletter I wrote about 3 years ago. Let's take it up a notch! How do you challenge yourself?

#9808:	October 16, 2019	by ~Minja~
Poetry As a Gift Not all gifts are wrapped in a way you'd expect them to be wrapped. What is the most unusual gift you have ever received?

#9802:	October 09, 2019	by Stormy Lady
John Crowe Ransom The life and poetry of John Crowe Ransom What is your favorite patriotic poem and who is it written by?

#9790:	October 02, 2019	by fyn
Observations Along Our Walking Trail Little things, mostly. Details. Occurrences. Moments. The things that can morph into a poem or add nuance to one. Ever started out to write a poem about one thing and then have it grab the reins and be about something else entirely?

#9775:	September 25, 2019	by RedWritingHood♡WDC
No Place Like Home Poetry Just like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, there’s no place like home… for ideas. Share a local place you can go to today to get some poetry ideas.

#9757:	September 18, 2019	by Thankful Sonali WDC POWER RVW!
Poetry - In a Festival! One of the organisers of the Bengaluru Poetry Festival, on the festival and his involvement with it. Does poetry draw crowds?

#9753:	September 11, 2019	by Stormy Lady
Hilda Doolittle The life and poetry of Hilda Doolittle What is your favorite "creepy" poem?

#9744:	September 04, 2019	by fyn