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So for those of you who don't know, April is National Poetry Month. But it's also National Poetry Writing Month. What's the difference, you ask? National Poetry Month is a chance to celebrate poetry in all it's forms. National Poetry Writing Month is a challenge. 30 days, 30 poems.
And last night, I decided to try it. (Which is pretty much how I decided to participate in National Novel Writing Month last November)
So if anyone wants to come along for the ride (or watch me get less and less sleep), follow this thread. I'm going to post daily prompts (less detailed/more vague than my weekly prompts) and maybe post a couple of first drafts. We can support each other, help each other break through writer's block, and it'll be great.
If anyone is on the fence, I want to share something I learned whilst doing NaNoWriMo. This project is just for first drafts. None of the poems are going to be perfect on 1st May and that's okay. No one will read your work unless you're ready to share it.
So come back 1st April for the first prompt 😊
Yoooooo. Thank you @Adam Gary for setting up the new NaPoWriMo 2022 category. I've already created sections for poems and prompts and a place where we can discuss how nerve-wracking the challenge is and how we're all keeping up!
NaPoWriMo 2022 is right around the corner and The Poetry Cove will be taking part again this year! Much like last year the amazin @Rachel Glass will be helming our efforts and keeping us all motivated and in check! Make sure you head to the new 22 category and announce your involvement!
@Bendy Nguyen @Sunayana Dash
Thank you both so much for coming on this journey with me. You're both amazing!
As for the event, I was thinking possibly sometime next weekend. Let us all have a breather. I definitely need it haha. We'll discuss specifics closer to the time. I'm sure there's a spot we can all make :)
Would love to join zoom/discord event.
Depending on the day and timing,however if its align with my schedule,I might be able to join.
Thank you Rachel,for this event.
Unsure if this event would be possible if it wasn't without you
Last day. OMG. I feel quite emotional about this if I'm honest. We did it. We actually did it. You've all been incredible and I'm not sure I would've got here if it weren't for all of you.
Would anybody be interested in a kind of zoom/discord event to share what we've written? Everyone welcome, of course and you can share any poems, not just from April. I wouldn't want to be mega strict or anything.
Anyway. Prompt: Write a poem about how you're lucky.
Word bank:
Laptop
Sky
Pink
Second
Roof
Day 29. Omg. Two more poems to write. Let's go.
Prompt: Write a poem about the last journey you went on. Don't overthink it. Interpret it however you. Emotional journey, journey up Mount Everest, journey from your bedroom to the kitchen.
Word bank:
Star
Bar
Plastic
Grey
Day 28. Let's go!
Prompt: Write a poem about something you've lost.
Word bank:
Cat
Money
Toxic
Video
Coaster
Day 27.. Let's go.
Prompt: Write a poem to the last stranger you saw.
Word bank:
Table
Road
Blue
Tacky
Cloud
Day 26! The end is so close. Let's do this!
Prompt: Write a poem to someone you don't speak to anymore. (This can be as deep/personal as you want. You can write to the postman who doesn't deliver to your house if you want!)
Word bank:
Chair
Rose
Windowsill
Gravel
Wave
Day 25.
Prompt: Write a poem about today's weather.
Word bank:
Tight
Drink
Cloth
Vase
Day 24.
Prompt: Write a poem about yourself if you had superpowers.
Word bank:
Pasta
Red
Water
Scar
Day 23.
Prompt: Write a poem about your plans for today, tomorrow or even ten years from now.
Word bank:
Cheese
Bright
Flood
Tank
Pebble
Day 22. I can see the finish line!
Prompt: Write a poem to your younger self. I can't remember if I've already used that prompt but if I have, write a poem to your older self.
Word bank:
Key
Window
Lock
Full
Corner
Day 21. Final stretch.
Prompt: Write a poem from the point of view of a bug.
Word bank:
Clock
Loud
Soft
Grey
Fog
Day 20.
Prompt: Write a poem about the last gift someone gave to you.
Word bank:
Glare
DVD
School
Sequel
Whale
Day 19. Honestly, I can't remember what prompts I've given at this point so I apologise if I start repeating myself!
Prompt: Write a love poem to yourself.
Word bank:
Bench
Drain
Red
Squishy
Itchy
Day 18
Prompt: Write a poem about what the world would look like if aliens landed.
Word bank:
Pop
Tablet
Fire
Candle
@Rachel Glass APPRECIATION COMMENT!
I've been out of the loop for 3 days and I can't tell you how amazed I am at what you're doing here Rachel! Thanks for keeping all us Covers on the straight and narrow! I know I'm not the only one who appreciates you keeping on top of all of this for us! #covefamilyfolyf
Day 17!
Prompt: Write a poem from the point of view of an object.
Word bank:
Chicken
Cupboard
Cage
Remote
Day 16. We are past halfway!
So, inspired by yesterday's breakdown because of technology failing me, write a poem about technology. What would life be like without it? What would your phone/computer say about you?
Word bank:
Bowl
Beetle
Spoon
Black
Star