Journal Mondays
Journal about your television habits. Include how much TV you watch, a few snippets about at least three of your favorite shows, and one mention about a canceled show you wish would make come back.
Journal about your television habits. Include how much TV you watch, a few snippets about at least three of your favorite shows, and one mention about a canceled show you wish would make come back.
Your topic is: first dance Your form is: The Alphabet — As you write your poem the beginning of each line must correspond with the next letter of the alphabet. Don’t worry. It’s easier than it sounds. You can have a new sentence for each line or break up a sentence to get the letter…
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: mischief and weekenders. Your form is: five stanzas of five equally spaced lines — name piece after a weekend i.e. “October 13, 2012”.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: accidental death. Your form is: five stanza of three lines each. Each line no longer than six words (not including one or two letter words).
Write a haiku about your favorite natural setting as a child.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise. Your topic is: addiction. Your form is: one stanza of twelve lines and six sentences. Do not name the addiction in the title or body of writing and do not use the word addiction.
Your topic is: simplicity Your form is: Tanka — five lines with or without syllable counting 1. short line / 5 syllables 2. long line / 7 syllables 3. short line / 5 syllables 4. long line / 7 syllables 5. long line / 7 syllables Example: Is the inlaid box With a gilt hasp…