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Dangerous

Posted on 2018/04/21 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, write a danger poem. There are various levels of danger out there–from physical danger to the danger of being discovered doing something you shouldn’t (or doing something that might embarrass you–or someone else). Even the act of … Continue reading →

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She Dances

Posted on 2018/04/20 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, take a line from an earlier poem (preferably from this month) to begin your poem for today. For instance, I took the final few lines of my poem from day 12 to start my example poem below. … Continue reading →

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Loose Thread

Posted on 2018/04/19 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, take the phrase “(blank) Thread;” replace the blank with a word or phrase; make the new phrase the title of your poem; and then, write your poem. Possible titles include: “New Thread,” “Old Thread,” “Twitter Thread,” and … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on 2018/04/18 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, write a temptation poem. Nearly everyone is tempted by something: fame, glory, money, chocolate. Today is the perfect day to give in to the temptation to write about your (or “a friend’s”) temptation. Also, I totally understand … Continue reading →

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Bees

Posted on 2018/04/17 by Bartholomew Barker

Image prompt courtesy Suzanne Olivante. For experienced April PAD Challengers, today’s prompt will seem familiar. In fact, I kind of tipped my hand yesterday with my example poem of what today’s Two-for-Tuesday prompt would be. For today’s Two-for-Tuesday prompt: Write … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Pet

Posted on 2018/04/16 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, write a favorite poem. Maybe that sounds a bit silly, but what I mean is to write a poem about something that’s your favorite. A favorite teacher. Favorite movie. Favorite ice cream flavor. I don’t know, because … Continue reading →

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The Wall

Posted on 2018/04/15 by Bartholomew Barker

The image came from Suzanne Olivante and the prompt from Robert Lee Brewer. For today’s prompt, write a metaphor poem. That is, write a poem built around a metaphor. Remember: Metaphors actually take on another object (like “I am a … Continue reading →

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I wasn’t afraid of snakes…

Posted on 2018/04/14 by Bartholomew Barker

My apologies for not posting a poem yesterday. A confluence of unfortunately events left me insufficient time. I owe you one. Here’s yesterday’s prompt. For today’s prompt, pick an insect (any insect), make it the title of your poem, and … Continue reading →

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Lament for a Quiet Life

Posted on 2018/04/12 by Bartholomew Barker

For today’s prompt, write a lament poem. Maybe you lament a relationship or a missed opportunity. Or maybe it’s that doughnut (maybe speaking from personal experience). Whatever it is, today is the day to let it all out–in poem form, … Continue reading →

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No Lifeguard

Posted on 2018/04/11 by Bartholomew Barker

Another poem from a prompt combo. The image is from Suzanne Olivante. For today’s prompt, write a warning poem. Warnings can be found everywhere: on the labels of medicine, in the speeches of leaders, and in the advice of parents. … Continue reading →

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