February’s poetry challenge is all about synonyms. Let’s make poems using words representing the famous “frozen water” in Minneapolis without using the word for immigration enforcement. 60 words or fewer. Funny or serious. Rhyming or free verse. G-rated. Due Sunday 8 Feburary at noon. (en español más adelante)
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Slick skating surface
Cold clueless care
Slippery sidewalk state
Silent snow strips
Covering concealed coated
Frigid frosted frozen floes
Danger dealt declared
Slushy sliding signs
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February 2026 Frozen Water Poetry Challenge
The Bag Lady 