read write image #6

Another Monday, another image prompt. React. Respond. Write. Leave a link on our Thursday Get Your Poem On post. Leave another link Thursday for the Read Write Prompt. Or leave a link Thursday to whatever you like.

Routine by Tres
(If you’re not keen on this particular photo, go visit Tres’ sets where you are sure to [...]

Posted by Deb on 12.29.2008 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Deb, Read Write Image , ,

read write image #5

Another Monday, another image prompt. React. Respond. Write. Leave a link on our Thursday Get Your Poem On post. Leave another link Thursday for the Read Write Prompt. Or leave a link Thursday to whatever you like.

marea roja by ladyorlando

Posted by Read Write Poem on 12.15.2008 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Read Write Image , , , , , ,

read write image #4

Write whatever you like in response to the image below. Leave a link on our Thursday Get Your Poem On post. Leave another link Thursday for the Read Write Prompt. Or leave a link Thursday to whatever you like.

Drawing of Torso Statue by ~ggvic~

Posted by Read Write Poem on 12.01.2008 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Read Write Image , ,

read write image #3

You know the drill! Respond to the image in any way you want with a poem. You can leave a link on the Thursday Get Your Poem On post if you like, and you can also (of course) leave a link Thursday to the Read Write Prompt. Enjoy!

Drawing Lines in the Sky by Martin Kingsley
(Oh, [...]

Posted by Read Write Poem on 11.17.2008 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Read Write Image , ,

read write image #2

It’s Monday. That means it’s time for the semi-weekly image prompt. Write whatever you like in response to the image below. Leave a link on our Thursday Get Your Poem On post. Leave another link Thursday for the Read Write Prompt. Or leave a link Thursday to whatever you like.

This heart is yours by Kyknoord

Posted by Read Write Poem on 11.03.2008 at 12:00 am// Tagged: Read Write Image , , , ,

read write image #1

Who’s ready for some visual stimulation? This is our first Read Write Image prompt, companion to our Read Write Word prompt that you may have worked on last week. We want this prompt to be as open as possible. What is your response to the image? What about this image really strikes you?
We want your [...]

Posted by Nathan on 10.20.2008 at 12:00 am// Tagged: Nathan, Read Write Image , , , , , ,


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    Cut one of your poems up into words and phrases, place everything in a paper bag, and give the poem puzzle to a collaborator to piece together in a new way. (This can also be done through email if you are collaborating with someone in a different area.)


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    Immerse yourself in an unfamiliar environment — maybe ask to observe people in a new work environment, visit a new park or outdoors space, or visit a different neighborhood in your town that is different than yours — and write a poem based on the experience.

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    Find yourself not knowing what to read? Burning through the poetry section at your library haphazardly? Why not set yourself concrete goals. Decide to read poets alphabetically or chronologically. Challenge yourself to reading two poets a month or two poets a week. You can keep track of your reading progress on your blog, inspiring others to join in with you.

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    Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships. — Charles Simic