Writing Prompt

POEM STARTER

Using twelve stanzas, write a poem about each month of the year.

Writings

A Year

Just in time, with old year past. A fresh new start, build habits fast.
New Years Resolutions, how long will they last?

Filled with memories of playing in snow Each couple awaits a day for their love to show, Bundled with blankets as the cold wind doth blow

Music swells and fills the air As flowers bloom, their colors share Reminded of life, and why we care

Away with the cold, bring in the light Proper weather brings many a delight Remember to keep your veggies in sight

Momentous occasions for kids suddenly free! A party for those who earned a degree Youthful celebrations quite the sight to see

Journeys and trips, gone on vacay Unforgettable times to freely go play Nuptial vows made, love here to stay

Juicy burgers, barbecued meat Under the shade to hide from the heat Loudly running with flip-flop clad feet

Almost done suffering through all the sweat Under the surface, water cool and wet Gliding along until the sun eventually set

Schools start again to children’s frustration Each day’s ending bell a welcome salvation Playing hookey is always a pleasing temptation

Orange-red leaves this season doth host Cooling off weather, no longer to roast Timidly asking “did I see a ghost?”

Nutmeg flavors a delicious drink Orange desserts, and a turkey I think Voracious appetites fills us to the brink

Decorations galore, what colors there are! Each person goes home, no matter how far Completion of a journey ‘round our central star

12 Months in a Year

January is dreary and cold, the tempuratures chilling. If you are so bold, stop this cold from killing.

February is the season of love, chocolates and flowers galore. Love is unending all times of year, more powerful than anything above.

March is the forgotten month, not many think about. The birthdays in this month, have to scream to get their shout-out.

April showers bring May showers, but what else can April do? Most deem April as useless. Which causes April to glower.

May is the end of the school year, a time thought to never end. May is a good month overall, dismissing us from fear.

June is the beginning of summer, a time we have all awaited. Bathing in the heat, school no longer a bummer.

July has fireworks and hotdogs, in the Fourth of July Heat. As we celebrate our independence, and we see relatives we can finally greet.

August is my birthday month, my favorite month of the year. Even though we dred the start of school, my birthday is finally here.

September is rather boring, there is not much to talk about. September birthdays are pretty common, So this gets you a ton of “clout” (??)

October is the spooky season, time for tons of candy. Try not to get a stomach ache, or else your night won’t end dandy.

November is time for turkey, and tons of other food. Say what you are thankful for, and enjoy the festive mood.

December is jolly season, time to spread holiday cheer. As we end the year on a good note, the next year is almost here!

The Tale of Twelve Months

With a new year comes new dreams and desires Though how many will put in the work that requires? Because January will often hold long snowy days of icy, bitter cold

We're on to month two, a month quite unique With 28 days and a groundhog's opinion we seek Also in February, love is in the air It's kind of a big deal, so singles beware

In March, we remember Dr. Suess and the Ides And March is when the snow subsides According to the legends of old Leprechauns will stop to leave coins of gold

The cold weather finally makes room in April so that spring can bloom Though April often subjects us to many showers How else would we get those beautiful May flowers?

May celebrates Moms and those who have served May we always keep their achievements preserved School is still in, and yes that's a bummer, But Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer

The ice cream lines get long, the days even longer With summer officially here, the sun gets much stronger It's finally here, the end of school Time to spend your days relaxing by the pool

In July we celebrate red, white, and blue By setting off fireworks, what a spectacular view You thought June was hot? Just wait for July Temperatures reach an all time high

August signals the end of vacation a final chance for summer exploration The Sunday of summer often goes quick One last festival or beach day, take your pick.

September is a fresh start in its own right A new grade with old friends is such a delight September also welcomes fall As the leaves come down, you better break out your shawl

October is best know for spooky season People love screams, so dress up and give them a reason Of course there are things about October that are nice They come in the from of pumpkin spice

In November, we gather to give thanks with our loved ones, converging ranks Afterwards, the holiday season truly begins All of the decorations emerging from their bins

The holidays ramp up, festive, merry, and bright Though the days are short and cold again, joy is at it's height Alas, December is the end, another year come and gone It's hard to believe a new year is soon to dawn