Quick Writes – today’s topic, poetry

This week’s quick write suggestions are inspired by this poem:

Keep A Poem In Your Pocket
By Beatrice Schenk de Regniers

Keep a poem in your pocket
And a picture in your head
And you’ll never feel lonely
At night when you’re in bed.

The little poem will sing to you
The little picture bring to you
A dozen dreams to dance to you
At night when you’re in bed.

So – –
Keep a picture in your pocket
And a poem in your head
And you’ll never feel lonely
At night when you’re in bed.

Read through the prompts, think about them for a bit and when you’re ready, find ten quiet minutes to begin…  It’s okay if you finish one idea, begin another, just try to keep writing for the whole ten minutes.  It’s okay if you don’t finish when the time is up… you decide:  stop, or keep writing.   Post your Quick Write as a comment, or on your own blog. Have fun writing!  

Here are some questions and suggestions to inspire your thinking about poetry and poems:

  • Why do people write poetry?  
  • Why do you write poetry?
  • What’s the hardest part of writing poetry?
  • What’s the easiest part of writing poetry?
  • What things remind you of poetry?
  • Write a poem about your favorite place.
  • Write a poem about an important person in your life.
  • Write a poem about your favorite color.
  • Write a poem about your favorite food(s).
  • Write a poem about your friends.
  • Write a poem about living on Earth.
  • Write a poem the describes feeling of happiness.
  • Write a poem that describes feelings of sadness.
  • Write a poem of celebration.

Or, write whatever you’d like to write – poem or not.  Write about what makes you happy. Enjoy!

Quick Writes – today’s topic, Animals

We had fun this year with quick writes.  They inspired us to explore different ideas, ways of thinking and ways of writing.  Some of you asked if we could continue during the summer.  Sure!  I went online to Write Shop and found these prompts to adapt for you.  Read through the prompts, think about them for a bit and when you’re ready, find ten quiet minutes to begin…  It’s okay if you finish one idea, begin another.  It’s okay if you don’t finish when the time is up… you decide.  Just have fun writing!

Bird or Beast

Imagine that you can become any animal you want.  Would you choose to be a land animal, one who can soar in the sky or swim in the ocean?  Would you rather roam in the wild or be cared for as pet?  After you’ve made your choice, write a diary entry sharing  a typical day as the animal of your choosing.

Best of Both Worlds

Invent a new animal by combining the body parts of two or three different animals.  Give your new creature a name and write a paragraph or story describing all the different things it can do.

Party Pups

You are a famous party planner who has received an unusual request:  A pet owner wants you to plan a party for his dog.  You don’t want to forget a single detail so you make a checklist reminding yourself of everything you’ll need to arrange for this fabulous doggie fest.  Make sure to include decorations, games and snacks.  Don’t forget the party favors!

Other… of course, you may have your own animal inspired ideas!   You can post on your own blogs or leave your writing as a comment.  Wherever you write – ENJOY!