Poetry Prompt ·

Poetry Challenge #89

7 minutes

Ending Prompts

Sometimes you use prompts as your first line. Sometimes it’s fun to use them as your last line. Try using one of these prompts as your last line. You can add words in place of the ellipses.

• I remember when…
• You can’t be serious.
• I love the smell of…
• Under my bed is ____ and ____.
• I collect…

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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“I used to be a swinger/Til you wrapped me round your finger . .

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