Month: December 2019

Holiday Acrostic—Lights

Iridescence of Lights

 “Tis the hap happiest season of all,” the song goes. And so it is this year as Christmas (Dec. 25), Hanukkah (Dec 22-30) and Kwanzaa (Dec 26-Jan 1) converge, we are smack dab in the midst of the festivities. One way these holidays are celebrated is with lights! Lights! Lights! Lights!

In celebration of the holidays, write an acrostic poem about your holiday traditions. An acrostic poem uses the letter of a topic word or words to create a poem.

1. Write the word “Light” (or another holiday-related word) vertically down the length of a page.

2. For each letter, write a related word or idea beginning with that letter extending out horizontally.

3. Take a few moments to refine your poem. Try adding or changing some words to add interest, rhythm or rhyme to your poem.

4. Select your favorite word or image to be the title of your poem.

Lights

Luminous

Iridescent rainbow

Glimmering strands of

Holiday magic

Twinkling 

Stars show the way home

Happy Holidays Y’all!

Christmas: https://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/fun-interesting-christmas-facts-for-kids/

Hanukkah: https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/806884/hanukkah-facts-for-children/

Kwanzaa: https://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/fun-kwanzaa-facts-for-kids/

Acrostic: https://poetry4ever.com/acrostic

Set your timer for 7 minutes

Don’t think about it too much; just do it!

Start writing!

Kelly Bennett and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge over 1300 days ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the 7-Minute Poetry Challenge, let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole poem in the comments.

It’s Getting Darker

In a few days, it will be the shortest day of the year. That day will have the least amount of daylight. The good news? Days grow longer after that!

In honor of the shortest day, write a short poem. Get your notebook or computer ready and set your timer. Then highlight the box below to reveal the prompt and write as fast as you can. Ready?

                        I need a break…

A Month of Holidays

Every day is a special day. My friend and co-contributor, Kelly Bennett, finds all kinds of calendars that tell you what each day is. Today December 11, according to nationaldaycalendar.com, is National App Day and National Noodle Ring Day. I had no idea Noodle Rings were even a thing! No matter what the National Day is, December is a month filled with hustle and bustle and lots to keep you busy. Take a moment to write a poem and breathe!

Get your notebook or computer ready and set your timer. Then highlight the box below to reveal the prompt and write as fast as you can. Ready?

                        Nothing shines like…

Set your timer for 7 minutes

Don’t think about it too much; just do it!

Start writing!

Kelly Bennett and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge over 1300 days ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the 7-Minute Poetry Challenge, let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole poem in the comments.

Prompt Time

Writing from a prompt pushes you to write fast and helps you free your mind. You can use the prompt as your first line, your last line, or a line in the middle.

Get your notebook or computer ready and set your timer. Then highlight the box below to reveal the prompt and write as fast as you can. Ready?

                        No one tells me what to do…

Set your timer for 7 minutes

Don’t think about it too much; just do it!

Start writing!

Kelly Bennett and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge over 1300 days ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the 7-Minute Poetry Challenge, let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole poem in the comments.