Poetry prompt!
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Line 1: Begin with an expression of a seemingly minor yet recurring distress (e.g., “Brief distress – another mundane Tuesday.”).
Line 2: Mention a physical state that conveys both normalcy and a hint of unease (e.g., “Mostly, my heart beats quietly within.”).
Line 3: Describe a noise or call for attention that disrupts the silence (e.g., “The dog’s bark echoes, a plea for notice.”).
Line 4: Reflect on a sudden realization of self (e.g., “Suddenly, my shadow casts the shape of a stranger.”).
Line 5: Acknowledge your presence in a familiar yet somehow alien space (e.g., “Here in this corner, flesh and bone,”).
Line 6: Use imagery to depict the effect of personal influence or mood on the environment (e.g., “casting long shadows that dance like specters.”).
Line 7: Introduce a natural element that withstands time or perception (e.g., “Old oaks stand vigilant,”).
Line 8: Discuss a personal limitation in understanding or perspective (e.g., “unseen by eyes that paint them as mere backdrops.”).
Line 9: Convey a feeling that your emotional state colors your view of the world (e.g., “The sky wears my sorrows like a gray veil.”).
Line 10: Mention an external, perpetual condition that affects or reflects your inner turmoil (e.g., “Endless streams of news flow, relentless.”).
Line 11: Express a sentiment of existential or generational ambiguity (e.g., “Caught in the web of an era undefined,”).
Line 12: Close with a shift in the atmosphere that suggests a transition or foreboding (e.g., “Chill winds whisper, hinting at unseen tomorrows.”).
Have fun and remember to post it John Hampton!
