Writing Poetry and Creative Inspiration
An eclectic collection of poetry ideas and links to inspire your creative writing:)
Poetry Journals
Sketching and art journaling poems can be a fun and playful way to ramp up your creativity.
Poetry Links
Miss Rumphius Effect: Poetry Friday Schedule
30 Poetry Prompts = A Month of Poems
Day 1: Write a poem about a new beginning.
Day 2: Write a poem with two voices in it, or from two different perspectives.
Day 3: Write a celebration poem.
Day 4: An “open door” poem… write a poem when something you didn’t expect happened – a new opportunity, a surprise…
Day 5: Write about something that is ignored – shine a light on it.
Day 6: Write about a common object you take for granted that you wouldn’t want to live without.
Day 7: Write about a favorite place.
Day 8: Congratulations on writing a week of poems! Write a poem about something that takes a certain amount of time, a day, a week or year.
Day 9: Write about a scientific discovery that we take for granted: Frame it – What would we do without…?
Day 10: Write about something from a bird-eye view.
Day 11: Write about an action or inaction.
Day 12: Write about a familiar, everyday, place that ages over time.
Day 13: Write about a complicated feeling.
Day 14: Write about a favorite, or ideal pet, real or imagined.
Day 15: We are in the middle of the month! Congratulations! Write about a situation when you were stuck in the middle of something.
Day 16: Write about change or a life cycle.
Day 17: Write about something you are grateful for.
Day 18: Write about your most comfortable piece of clothing.
Day 19: Write about a time when you were afraid.
Day 20: Write a “wish” poem.
Day 21: Yay! You are in the home stretch! Write a “travel” poem, or a poem about a journey.
Day 22: Write about you, one trait or interest that makes you unique.
Day 23: Write an observation poem. Sit, watch, write.
Day 24: Write a delicious food poem.
Day 25: Write a poem from an objects point of view- a table, a chair, an earring:)
Day 26: Write a poem in only sounds (other than the title)
Day 27: Write a poem entitled: 3 Important Things before…
Day 28: Write a poem about a name.
Day 29: Write a poem about a reason to dance.
Day 30: Hooray! Last day of the poem calendar, write a poem that is based on your favorite word or favorite color.
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