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POEM STARTER
Two strangers caught in the downpour share an umbrella.
Craft a poem or short story around this idea.
'The key they'd given me still fit the lock, but the house no longer felt like home'
Write a poem which closes with this line.
WRITING OBSTACLE
Inspired by Jewelie Rain
A couple go to their respective best friends for advice on the same thing.
Create a dual-perspective narrative showing their different conversations.
STORY STARTER
'The key they'd given me still fit the lock, but the house no longer felt like home...'
Using this as the first line of your story, continue the narrative.
Write a scene where someone is trying to convince their new partner's friends that they are a good match.
What tactics might someone use to convince people they're a good match?
Submitted by Maranda Quinn
As I stared into the eyes of the person I once loved, every ounce of my affection slowly melted into suspicion...
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?
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.
Submitted by Lola
Write a poem about trying to resist temptation.
Explore the theme of 'Love against all odds'.
What forms and structures of poetry might be best suited to this theme?
Write a poem based around the theme of Shattered Trust.
'In your arms, I found my home.'
Use this line to close a romantic poem in any style.