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So. . .from the list below, choose at least two titles, and write a poem including the exact words of the titles within the poem. The word order of the title must be retained, but you can punctuate the longer ones. The poem can be in any style or form, and you may also use a podcast title for your own title, if you would like. Easy-peasy, right? I’m giving you prompt words. Now all you have to do is write a poem using them.

The Titles:

Articles of Interest: American Ivy

I Was Never There

Legacy of Speed

Not Lost

Pivot

Reveal: After Ayotzinapa

Rumble Strip

Serial

This American Life

Ghost in the Burbs

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this American life

where dreams of sixteen year old boys

culminate in the local rumble strip

souped up cars flagged by a pretty girl

the race begins

tires smoke

screeching curves

sudden stop

smooched winner

line up, start again

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https://dversepoets.com/2023/01/03/poetics-are-you-listening/#like-25659

Write a poem:

1. Of exactly 14 lines;
2. In any form or style; 
3. On the topic of poverty (moral, financial, romantic, etc.).

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Homeless

Sidewalks

Cold and wet

Blankets

Frostbite feet

Hands curled

Hood pulled up

Tears start

All ignored

Wet clothes

Child crying

Chilled cheeks

Exhausting

Palm stretched

Tragedy

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https://skepticskaddish.com/2023/01/04/w3-prompt-36-weave-written-weekly/

https://lindaghill.com/2023/01/04/one-liner-wednesday-jusjojan-the-4th-2023-courage/

This week’s Story Starter teaser is: SHE THOUGHT SHE HEARD HIS VOICE IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF HER APARTMENT, SO SHE IMMEDIATELY…rushed into the kitchen and hid all of her freshly baked goodies in the freezer. She heard him sniffing at her door and if she had to let him in he would be eating and lounging around all day. Not today buddy, she thought.

http://fivedotoh.com/2023/01/03/fandangos-story-starter-79/

break the bond

not easy to mend

words will work

http://ronovanwrites.com/2023/01/02/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-443-break-and-mend/

The main reason it is easier for me is that I am in a wheelchair and can’t drive.

I try to answer each person for their post but sometimes on my own, just a thank you for reading.

I have no idea but love both.

Fandango guessed this😂

https://earthlycomforts.uk/2023/01/03/the-morning-dawdler/

WELCOME TO #TANKATUESDAY 短歌 火曜日

Welcome to a new year of writing syllabic poetry. Please read the rules, updated for the new year, 2023 HERE. Practicing with synonyms is a great way to choose the perfect word for the meaning you’re trying to convey in your poem. Try Thesaurus.com

Back by popular demand, our first poetry challenge of 2023 is to write your poem by selecting synonyms for the two words below. Do not use the two words—synonyms only. New & Experience

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seasoned in the arts

treading out the familiar

fresh words are needed

compose each literary

not easily done

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https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/01/03/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-301/

The path is clear he thought, as he once again stepped into a new school in a new town. All I have to do is blend in. He chuckled quietly at that thought because he knew this would be just like all the schools and all the other towns. They would stay a while, try to get jobs, try to fit in for the thousandth time. It was almost funny if you didn’t live it. He adjusted the heavy backpack, chosen to resemble the other kids’ packs and stepped inside the school entryway. At first it all seemed normal and maybe this time, just maybe, it would be. He looked into the empty hall, class must have already started because it was empty. Then he saw the floor and realized, no, this was not going to be different or new, and walked forward anyway.

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http://christinebialczak.com/2023/01/03/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-01-03-2023/

https://lindaghill.com/2023/01/03/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-3rd-2023/

Here are the first SYW questions for 2023:

1. Did you stay up to see the New Year in?Not on purpose but my upstairs neighbor decided to vacuum at 11:55. And he was very thorough🙄
2. Are there any special occasions or events coming up in 2023 for you or your family? Not that I know of
3. Do you keep a diary? No
4. How did yesterday differ from January 1st 2022 or was there no difference? People were not wearing masks this year.
5. As always I am thankful for the health and happiness of my family.

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/01/02/share-your-world-january-2nd-2023/#more-92315