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Poetry Challenge #87

7 minutes

Pick a Prompt

Sometimes it’s fun to write a poem from a prompt. Choose one of the prompts below as your first line and write as fast as you can. If you get stuck, try another line. Or try writing a 4 line poem with each line beginning with one of the prompts. Have fun!

• No one knows I’m here…
• Here’s a neat idea…
• I’m scared of…
• I wish I could remember…

Set the timer for 7 minutes.

Start writing!

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

*Kelly Bennett and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge over 1100 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.

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