Newly added college students poetry writing prompts
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Submitted by Maranda Quinn
Write a story or poem which could be titled ‘Diamond in the Rough’.
What themes might this phrase bring to mind?
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Inspired by Maranda Quinn
Write a poem using Purple Prose.
Purple prose is an overly ornate writing style marked by extravagant, flowery language and excessive use of adjectives, often distracting from the writing.
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Write a poem about mixed emotions.
It can focus on any two emotions that may coincide with one another. What poetic forms might suit this theme?
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Submitted by Robin Marlowe
'It is easy to get lost in the underworld.'
Write a poem that incorporates this line.
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Write a poem on any topic you like using slant rhyme.
Slant rhyme is where two words sound very similar, but do not exactly rhyme. For example: soon/gloom, cloud/doubt.
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Submitted by Lola
Write a poem about trying to resist temptation.
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Explore the theme of 'Love against all odds'.
What forms and structures of poetry might be best suited to this theme?
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'The truth finally came to light.'
Write a poem which ends with this line.
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Inspired by A. Canvas
Write an Oulipo poem about winter. Oulipo poetry is written by setting strict rules for yourself. These rules are up to you, but the goal is to give yourself a challenge.
Be sure to list the rules you followed to inspire and create new forms!
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Submitted by Maranda Quinn
Mirrors of the Mind
Write a poem in any style or genre with this title in mind.
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Write a Chueh-chu about sunshine.
A Chueh-chu is a Chinese poetic form based on a shortened sonnet. It has 2 stanzas with 4 lines each, with 10 syllables in each line.
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Write a poem based around the theme of Shattered Trust.
