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
Day 15!
Prompt: write a poem about what your curtains would say about you if they could talk.
Word bank:
Tank
Pavement
Stone
Cloud
Exercise
Day 14. Two weeks! We can do this!
Prompt: You know that 'get to know you' question 'Who would you invite to your ideal dinner party?' Write about that dinner party. Write about the celebrities you want to meet, the food you'd serve.
Word bank:
Spoon
Curtains
Paper
Sparkly
Quiet
Day 13. Almost halfway! We can do this!
Prompt: Write a poem about a little joy (or many little joys) you experienced yesterday. It could be about how delicious your coffee was or the bird that perched in the tree in your garden.
Word bank:
Keyboard
Tyre
Concrete
Swing
Folder
Day 12 prompt: Write a poem about something on your to do list
Word bank:
Cup
Charger
Fan
Monitor
Purple
I am Happy Here
Some love to spread their wings,
Explore all corners of the Earth,
So much to see, hear, smell, touch,
Many experiences to take in,
But I am happy here right now
In my little corner of the World,
There is much to appreciate here
And I don't need a passport.
Day 11. Let's go. Sorry its a little late!
Prompt: Write a poem about where you want to be right this moment.
Word bank:
DVD
Book
Doctor
Spring
Day 10! Day. Freaking. Ten.
Let's go.
Prompt: Write a poem about a a dance or a party you went to as a child. Or write about a dance or disco you would've like to have gone to.
Word bank:
Bin
Sock
Plate
Clock
9th April prompt: Write a poem about the word goodbye
Word bank:
Pen
CD
Lid
Fan
Pin
8th April Prompt: write a poem about the word 'hello'
Word bank:
Juice
Mug
Balloon
Wheel
Treasure
As COVID stories flood the news
We push to find vaccines
I'm not one to hedge my bets
I'm tired of quarantine
Pressed against the window
I touch the tired glass
I long feel the springtime breeze
To dance in dewy grass
The season's sky invites me
I can no longer stay
The shot's not going to come to me
I have to find a way
Transplanted from Manhattan
though still not very far
Suburbanites require wheels
so now I need a car
Sticker shock's a misery
but now I must confess
I don't even have a license
Jeez-this day is full of stress.
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(That was my day yesterday)
OMG! Day 7. We can do it!
7th April prompt - write a poem about your day yesterday.
Word bank:
Sticker
Car
Hedge
Sky
Flood
6th April prompt: Write about somewhere you've never been. Could be a house, a country, a restaurant. It could be completely fictional!
Word bank:
Gold
Owl
Planet
Water
Cereal
5th April prompt: Write a poem about the animal you think you're most alike or would like to be.
Word bank:
Drawer
Cage
Chimney
Frame
Just wanted to hop in and say that I'm so happy that people are rolling with this project. You're all amazing. I know it's only day 4 but you're all doing great. Something I learned while doing NaNoWriMo is that being part of a group really motivated me. This was really a personal endeavor and I'm so happy that people are joining in.
Remember that this is a personal project, not a competition. If you miss a day, it's okay :) This is for you, not anybody else.
Keep up the good work!
Also: I should be around tonight from 7ish BST so I might be hanging out in one of the Discord writing rooms if anyone wants to hang out while we write (it's also the quiz, but I can multitask!)
4th April Prompt: Write about a party you would throw for yourself.
Word bank:
Cat
Pen
Bottle
Rock
3rd April prompt: Write a poem describing a colour without using using colour.
Word bank:
Paper
Rain
Doctor
Earphones
Cat
Funny
I didn't think about April being national poetry month.
Will see what I can come up for next 30 poems.
Splendid idea,time to execute.
Day 2 || The Baker
Beatrice baked her loaves of bread
Lips puffing on a pipe
And waits as hot coals blistered red
And buns grow brown and ripe.
She smoked so much the kitchen’s grey
With clouds that rise and grow
And left her loaves to burn away
For how could Beatrice know?
So that's what NaPoWriMo is about - thank you so much for the introduction Rachel, excited to give this a try!! 💕
2nd April 2021 prompt: Write a poem about your toothbrush.
Word bank. These are just a few words to try to kickstart your imagination. As with the prompt, you don't have to use them but it could be fun trying to work one (or all) of them into your poem.
Pipe
Smoke
Cloud
Bread
I enjoyed writing a little poem about my shadow. Thanks for the prompt, Rachel.
And we're off! Today's the day.
1st April 2021 prompt: Write a poem about your shadow.
Word bank. These are just a few words to try to kickstart your imagination. As with the prompt, you don't have to use them but it could be fun trying to work one (or all) of them into your poem.
Car
Mountain
Kiosk
Pip
Kitten
I forgot to mention that throughout the month, I'll be hanging out on Discord in one of the writing rooms. Something I learned while doing NaNoWriMo is how productive I was while working with other people. We didn't really talk (other than the occasional break) but it was nice to just write with other writers.
So excited to try this. Never done anything like this before!
It's almost tomorrow ❤️❤️❤️ Hope everyone's ready to go
Great thinking Rachel! Here’s to NaPoWriMo and National Poetry Month!
I forgot to mention that the prompts aren't mandatory. They're just there in case you're lacking inspiration 😊
Sounds great. Count me in.
I'm game, Rachel! Thanks for this amazing initiative. We will get so much to learn and share ❤